An endless onslaught of machine gun fire rains from above as explosions shake the ground. You have nowhere to go except forward, toward the enemy who is determined to make you another lifeless body on the beach. This was the reality for the first 156,000 American, British, and Canadian soldiers that landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, D-Day. Take a rare glimpse into the reality of D... Source ..read more

The Persian Empire covers a series of dynasties that were centered around modern-day Iran which stretched from the 6th century BC and into the 20th century. The first Persian Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great and grew to become one of the largest and most powerful empires in all of history. From there, the empire evolved considerably throughout its numerous dynasties, establishing itself as a... Source ..read more

Established in the 1770s, the United States Army is one of the eight branches of the U.S. uniformed services. The mission of the U.S. Army is "to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders." Here are some unique facts about the U.S. Source ..read more

It's like they say: ashes to ashes, dust to dust. While some great monuments have stood the test of time, other places and buildings get left behind in history and fall apart away from the public eye. Here are photos of past buildings and locations in their prime vs. now that they have been abandoned or put out of use. Pictured here are city councilmen taking the subway in New York City for the... Source ..read more

On May 6, 2022, a team of Chinese scientists dared to rappel down into a giant sinkhole in The South China Karst, a stone forest known for its rich biodiversity. What the team found at the bottom of the 630-foot chasm was beyond their wildest imaginings — a discovery of unknown species living amongst them. Sinkholes form when the surface layer of the ground collapses and creates a chasm in the... Source ..read more

Although in modern times, we like to pride ourselves on the amount of history that we know about humankind, we still only know a small fraction. Every day, new discoveries are being made that prove we aren't as knowledgeable as we once thought, and give us more insight into the past that is still a complete mystery in any aspect. Take a look at these more recent discoveries that prove we have only... Source ..read more

American cars were always desired in other parts of the world. The muscle car craze of the 1960s and the 1970s, for example, took over the entire planet. While many American cars were simply shipped out and sold in other countries, others would not meet the criteria of car buyers outside of the United States. For that reason, American automakers decided to develop vehicles that would be exclusive... Source ..read more

Since 2012, the women of All Girls Garage have shown what it takes to run an all-female garage. These ladies are more than car enthusiasts, though. One studied pre-law, while another was a professional dancer. Start your engines! Keep reading to learn some facts about the former and current stars from All Girls Garage. Former All Girls Garage cast member Cristy Lee is a natural in front of the... Source ..read more

Reddit user Branik12 is passionate about remodeling and renovating homes. So, when he and his wife bought a fixer-upper home in the greater Cleveland area, he couldn't have been more thrilled. He was ready to get to work! The thing with projects such as this is that you need to expect the unexpected. And for Branik12, the unexpected came stashed away in the ceiling of his new basement. You' Source ..read more

In climates that get cold enough to freeze, you never know what is hidden underneath the ice. For countless years humans have been making mind-blowing discoveries by digging into the frozen tundra. Some of what they find, like mammoths, are expected, while others leave a mystery behind waiting to be solved. These items and animals give us a glimpse into history that we never thought was possible. Source ..read more