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The Double-Barreled Cannon in all its glory
Athens, Georgia

The Athens Double Barreled Cannon

After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat.
The Uncle Sam House, Mason, NH
Mason, New Hampshire

The Uncle Sam House

The childhood home of the meat inspector who would become the face of America.
The Bronze Soldier of Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia

The Bronze Soldier of Tallinn

This stoic bronze soldier stands as a symbol of Russian sacrifice or Soviet oppression, or maybe both.
A glimpse of WWII Poland.
nazis

How a Fake Typhus Epidemic Saved a Polish City From the Nazis

Matt Soniak September 22, 2015
Map Table in the Battle of Britain Bunker
Uxbridge, England

Battle Of Britain Bunker

Visit the WWII bunker where the British won the battle for the skies.
aliens

A Short History of Area 51's Shady Expansion

Eric Grundhauser September 16, 2015
View from the courtyard.
Hajmáskér, Hungary

Hajmaskér Barracks

One of the largest barracks of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy's military is now an abandoned ruin.
Týnec nad Sázavou, Czechia

Military Technical Museum of Lesany

This Czech military museum is home to pink tank that was once a symbol of art and political rebellion.
Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site
Cooperstown, North Dakota

Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site

These former Cold War launch sites have been preserved for tourists to see where the button might have been pushed.
nazis

The American Media's Awkward Fawning Over Hitler's Taste in Home Decor

Jeremy Berke September 4, 2015
Georg Elser Plaque
Munich, Germany

Georg Elser Plaque

A small square plaque marks a failed assassination attempt that could have changed history.
Castle Williams
New York, New York

Castle Williams

In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.
DUKW amphibious truck.
boats

Can a Duck Boat Cross the Atlantic?

Cale Weissman August 24, 2015
One of the tunnels from Project Riese.
nazis

Cheating Wonders: A New Nazi Gold Scam?

Eric Grundhauser August 21, 2015
places you can no longer go

Places You Can No Longer Go: Starfish Sites

Lucas Adams August 20, 2015
The School Where Germany Surrendered
Reims, France

The School Where Germany Surrendered

This small red school was where Germany signed their surrender during WWII.
The German War Graves of Berchtesgaden
Berchtesgaden, Germany

The German War Graves of Berchtesgaden

This small Bavarian graveyard is filled with empty graves for German soldiers lost during the World Wars.
Ligatne Secret Soviet Bunker
Ligatne, Latvia

Ligatne Secret Soviet Bunker

A top secret Cold War bunker hidden beneath a Latvian spa facility is now open for tours.