Nikola Tesla’s prediction of a smartphone, Collier’s magazine interview, 1926:

“When wireless is perfectly applied the whole earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole.

We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this, but through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of thousands of miles; and the instruments through which we shall be able to do his will be amazingly simple compared with our present telephone.

A man will be able to carry one in his vest pocket.”


Today, we honor the extraordinary bravery of Doris Miller, a U.S. Navy Mess Attendant who became one of the most recognizable American heroes of World War II.

Today, we honor the extraordinary bravery of Doris Miller, a U.S. Navy Mess Attendant who became one of the most recognizable American heroes of World War II.

On the morning of December 7, 1941, as the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Miller was serving aboard the USS West…

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Nikola Tesla aimed to create a flying machine powered by ether, a concept he believed could enable space travel without traditional propulsion.

Nikola Tesla aimed to create a flying machine powered by ether, a concept he believed could enable space travel without traditional propulsion.

Sketches of interplanetary spacecraft found in the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade were never realized due to World War II….

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A great story about a little bit of ‘humanity’ during a terrible war.

A great story about a little bit of ‘humanity’ during a terrible war.

In April 1945, 2nd Lt. Peter During was a South African fighter pilot (N.7 Squadron) running missions over Italy when…

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Imagine sweeping your metal detector across a quiet patch of forest or a lonely field, and suddenly hearing that telltale beep—a signal from the earth whispering of forgotten history.

Imagine sweeping your metal detector across a quiet patch of forest or a lonely field, and suddenly hearing that telltale beep—a signal from the earth whispering of forgotten history.

As you dig through the soil, your hands uncover a rusted dog tag, a dented helmet, or a weathered insignia…

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Army Deletes Medgar Evers, Black Soldiers Section Name From Arlington National Cemetery Website’

Army Deletes Medgar Evers, Black Soldiers Section Name From Arlington National Cemetery Website’

The Army has deleted a segment honoring Black soldiers from the Arlington National Cemetery website, including Medgar Evers among others….

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Today we Remember and Honor Daniel Inouye of Honolulu.

Today we Remember and Honor Daniel Inouye of Honolulu.

Daniel Inouye of Honolulu, Hawaii, was a U.S. Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary…

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Today, 80 years ago, the Battle of Iwo Jima took place.

Today, 80 years ago, the Battle of Iwo Jima took place.

During World War II, the US Marine Corps (USMC) and US Navy (USN) engaged in a significant battle when they…

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During World War II, when Nazi Germany occupied France in 1940, the Citroën factory was forced to build trucks for the German military.

During World War II, when Nazi Germany occupied France in 1940, the Citroën factory was forced to build trucks for the German military.

But the French weren’t going down without a quiet fight. Instead of explosives or open rebellion, they used something far…

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On this day in 1943, Cornelia Fort is tragically killed.

On this day in 1943, Cornelia Fort is tragically killed.

She is best known as one of the most accomplished female pilots to serve during World War II. Did you…

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THE DAY AFTER… BATTLE of MAGERSFONTEIN – the TRUCE for retrieving dead and wounded… ACCIDENTALLY BROKEN. And the WITHDRAWAL.

THE DAY AFTER… BATTLE of MAGERSFONTEIN – the TRUCE for retrieving dead and wounded… ACCIDENTALLY BROKEN. And the WITHDRAWAL.

This text from Steve Lunderstedt (KIMBERLEY CALLS…AND RECALLS): “On this day, the 12th December, in 1899, as the sun rose…

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