The Thunder Boat, the second largest ship of the Marine Nationale after the Charles de Gaulle, is a marvel of engineering and technology. With its cutting-edge equipment and revolutionary design, this ship is a true “James Bond” vessel. It’s multi-functional design allows it to act simultaneously as an aircraft base, a commandment post, and even … Read more
The Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in 1979 marked the start of a decade-long conflict that would shape the direction of the world. In this hard-hitting documentary, we explore why this war brought about the downfall of one of the mightiest empires in history, the Soviet Union. In April 1978, President Mohammed Daoud Khan was overthrown … Read more
The infamous Slobodan Milošević was the first head of state to be tried by an international court for war crimes and genocide. His actions in Yugoslavia, which lead to hundreds of thousands of innocent people being displaced from their homes and killed, sparked the term ‘ethnic cleansing’. As the region descended into chaos, Milošević stood … Read more
The Falklands War: The Untold Story is a documentary released in 1987 and directed by Yorkshire TV. It attempts to uncover the truth behind the 1982 conflict between Britain and Argentina which took place over the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. At the time, much of what happened during the war remained a … Read more
Coming this fall, The Insider presents a unique and captivating perspective on the harsh realities faced by ordinary people on the frontline, through Reggie Yates’ enthralling experience. Reggie is not just an average bloke; he’s joining with Unit 27 of the 56th Infantry Battalion in Acapulco, one of the most dangerous cities on Earth, to … Read more
In 2003, the White House successfully sold a story to the media that would result in a march to war. Unfortunately, this war was created out of a lack of planning and knowledge, leading to a disastrous situation. The Bush Administration sought to mislead Americans into believing that it was taking the necessary steps to … Read more
As the New Year of 1940 began, the British people were confronted with the reality of rationing and looming war with Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler had made it clear that full-scale invasion was on the horizon, and U-Boat attacks increased throughout Europe. On October 14th, at the British naval base of Scapa Flow, a German … Read more
The fall of Berlin in 1945 marked a major turning point in the Second World War: it signified the end of Nazi Germany and signified the end of the war in Europe. On April 30, Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his bunker, and shortly after Russian troops entered the city. The people of Britain erupted … Read more
The Basque terrorist group ETA may be a thing of the past, but the controversy around the treatment of its former members and supporters persists. For more than 50 years, ETA waged a violent struggle for an independent Basque country, killing over 800 people in the process. Its disbandment in May 2018 brought a moment … Read more
For decades, the American people have been oblivious to one of the darkest chapters in their history, when President Nixon and Henry Kissinger made the callous and illegal decision to bomb Cambodia. It was an act that had devastating consequences for innocent civilians in a neutral country. It was estimated that 100,000 tons of bombs … Read more