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Xian Shi, China
Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang
A life-sized imperial army, buried in battle formation, has stood underground for over 2,000 years—built not for war, but for eternity.
Cotonou, Benin
Amazon Statue
The 100-foot-tall (30-meter) bronze statue was built to recognize the world's only documented all-female army.
Oxford, England
Slade Camp
A lost World War II military camp and post-war suburb swallowed by the woods.
Bad Bergzabern, Germany
Westwall Museum
This museum in the small German city offers a unique glimpse into World War II history.
sports
The Badass Female Gladiators of Ancient Rome
Gladiatrices were fierce athletes who drew crowds of thousands.
film locations
James Bond’s Jetpack Escape in ‘Thunderball’ Almost Didn’t Happen
At least not as initially planned.
Pensacola, Florida
Johnson Beach
A pristine beach on the Gulf of Mexico with deep ties to Pensacola’s Black community.
Mexico City, Mexico
La Piedra del 68 (The Stone of '68)
This simple rock stands as a memorial of the major student protests of 1968.
Aldershot, England
Redan Hill Fortifications
In the mid-1800s, the British military used this hilltop fort to train soldiers.
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Senegalese Nem
Senegal's popular spring rolls tell a story of war, love, and colonialism.
Front Royal, Virginia
Front Royal Quartermaster Remount Depot
These buildings are a poignant reminder of the thousands of horses and mules who passed through this area of the Shenandoah Valley on their way to war.
Alexandria, Virginia
Lieutenant General William C. Gribble Jr. Memorial
This marker at the entrance to the Humphreys Engineer Center honors the former Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers.
Zephyrhills, Florida
Zephyrhills Museum of Military History
This facility, now a museum, once housed and trained U.S. Army Air Force pilots who flew during the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Wray, Colorado
Beecher Island
The site of a minor battle might have been forgotten if not for one participant’s famous family and the death of a respected warrior.
Mexico City, Mexico
Temple of Santiago Tlatelolco's Stones
A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.
dinosaurs
Why Does the U.S. Army Own So Many Fossils?
Turns out massive flood control projects are a great way to find dinosaurs.
military history
The Dazzling Quilts of 19th-Century British Soldiers Are Threaded With Mystery
We still don't know how or why they made these elaborate textiles.
food
How the U.S. Army Botched Feeding Its Female Soldiers in WWII
Outcomes included weight gain, sexual harassment, and skipping meals.
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