In 2014, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the Jewish-Russian photographer Edward Kaprov was determined to document the ongoing conflict in the Donbas. He chose a unique approach—the collodion photographic process, which was first used during the Crimean War of 1853-1856 — to capture this moment in history. With support from Polka Magazine, his journey took him … Read more
In this deeply personal film, journalist Paul Moreira takes viewers on a journey that spans over a decade of significant world events. Having traveled extensively in Iraq for 12 years, he’s on a mission to understand the root causes of what led to the fragmented, shattered nation that Iraq has become, and the impact it … Read more
Ethiopia is experiencing an incredible economic miracle. The East African country has seen its economy grow by a remarkable 10% each year, making it one of the strongest-performing economies in the world. This is a far cry from the images of drought, famine, and civil war which have become synonymous with Ethiopia in popular memory. … Read more
The Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War I, was unleashed by German general Erich Von Falkenhayn in February 1916. This battle was unique in that its only goal was to kill and not to capture ground, and as a result it saw acts of incredible heroism as well … Read more
For more than four years, the world’s two largest aerospace companies, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, have been fiercely competing for a contract that would forever change aviation history. At stake is the future of military fighter aircrafts, with the winner securing total domination of the U.S. defense industry. In their pursuit of victory, both companies … Read more
The US Navy SEALs are the most highly trained and skilled group of warriors in the world, tasked with some of the most dangerous missions imaginable. From conducting small-unit special operation missions to gathering intelligence within enemy territories or eliminating high-level targets, these real-life superheroes have proven themselves as a powerful force. Navy Seals: … Read more
The Chosin documentary from the National Geographic vividly retells the story of the twelve thousand men of the 1st Marine Division and a few thousand army soldiers who found themselves trapped in the mountains of North Korea during late November 1950. After five months of brutal fighting, their situation became drastically more dire with the … Read more
The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most pivotal events of World War II and arguably the single most important battle fought on European soil. Lasting from July 17, 1942 to February 2, 1943, it saw Nazi Germany and its allies attempt to take control of the city of Stalingrad (known today as Volgograd) … Read more
As tensions rose between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, Russian President Putin ordered the mobilization of soldiers to deploy more soldiers to Ukraine. However, many Russians defied that order and chose to flee the country. Up to half a million Russians have left to date, with as many as 100,000 deserters seeking refuge in neighboring … Read more
The War in Ukraine has been playing out for years, but one aspect of this conflict is particularly hidden – the resistance networks that Ukrainian civilians have set up in Russian-occupied territories. Recently, our reporter visited the Kherson region to meet some of these partisans and get a closer look at their fight for freedom. … Read more