The Cold War was largely a war of threats. But there was plenty of real violence as well. The aggression between the US and the USSSR spilled into places like Angola, Vietnam, and many more. During the Cold War, the term proxy war became largely popular. What are proxy wars? What is their history? Do … Read more
President Donald Trump shocked the world again, with another foreign policy move this week. Trump dramatically changed US policy regarding Israel and the Arab world since being elected. But on Monday, he signed a proclamation officially recognizing Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights, which it captured from Syria in 1967 and has occupied ever since. … Read more
The Room 39 is often commonly referred to as Bureau 39. It is a secretive organization in North Korea, and the goal is to find ways to obtain foreign currency for Kim Jong-Un, the ruler of the country. Established in 1970, the secretive organization has often been described as the “kingpin of the court’s economy”. … Read more
Often portrayed as a “monster in disguise”, Idi Amin was the third President of Uganda, one of the most fearsome leaders and dictators in the world. His rule of Uganda, from 1971 to 1979 was characterized by political repression, abuses of human rights, killings, nepotism, corruption, ethnic persecution and much more. As a result of … Read more
Fun fact: the bomber is called B2 and it costs $2 billion to make it. Coincidence? Probably! The B2 stealth bomber is the most advanced heavy penetration strategic bomber, featuring stealth technology. The bomber was designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses, and it is the only aircraft that can carry air-to-surface standoff weapons in stealth … Read more
Not many people decide to take law in their own hands, but one doctor in Mexico has fought relentlessly for his rights and the rights of his followers to have freedom. Jose Manuel Mireles is a medical doctor, but he is also leader of one of the most vigilante groups in Mexico, the paramilitary self-defense … Read more
It is in our human nature that we mostly relate the word “warrior” to men. And truth be told, there have been legendary warriors throughout history. But what about female warriors? History often forgets about them, but the reality is that there have been as many legendary female warriors as male. We will try to … Read more
The Second World War might be long over, but the image of Adolph Hitler still represents the ultimate evil. The legacy he left behind him? 40 million dead, including women, children, soldiers and an annihilation of an entire race. How could one man lead the world to the brick of destruction? The beginning of Hitler … Read more
This documentary represents a detailed record of the last assignment of the Memphis Belle crew operating a Boeing B-17. The film is directed by Major William Wyler, the credit for the narrative goes to Eugene Kern. The scenes at Bassingbourn base were photographed by Captain William H. Clothier, a Hollywood cinematographer. This heavy bomber earned … Read more
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has been terrorizing the world for few years now, and in 2015, it was close to a World War III. And while the world is close to defeating the Islamic State, the threat of terrorism still perishes. The documentary, filmed in 2015, takes a look at the views … Read more