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Vojislav Lukačević with German officers.
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He was a Chetnik lieutenant colonel and collaborator of the occupiers in the Second World War. In the summer of 1941, he joined Draža Mihailović’s Chetnik movement. For the next three years, as the commander of the Chetnik forces, he led the fights against the partisan forces in Montenegro and…
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Squadron Sergeant Major William John Parkes was one the first men of the Irish Guards to d*e in the Operation Market Garden advance into the Netherlands in September 1944.
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Squadron Sergeant Major William John Parkes (2717391) served in No. 3 Squadron, 2nd Battalion Irish Guards during the Second World War. Born in 1911, he was the son of Joseph Parkes and Esther W. Parkes of Belfast. He d*ed on 17th September 1944 aged 33 years old during 2nd Battalion’…
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Haystacks Calhoun, one of the squared circle’s first true giants, has now taken his place among wrestling’s greats in the WWE Hall of Fame.
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Hailing from Morgan’s Corner, Ark., the 600-pound titan emerged as an early favorite in the golden age of wrestling. Clad in overalls and wearing a horseshoe around his neck, the good-natured country boy became a fan favorite everywhere he went, taking on multiple opponents at once and, more often than…
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In 1902, a remarkable photograph captured men posing atop a massive log raft along the Columbia River in Oregon.
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The raft was constructed from large, tree-length logs, all meticulously lashed together using enormous chains to create a floating platform. This incredible feat of engineering was typical of the lumber industry at the time, where logs were often transported down rivers for processing. The image showcases the scale and strength…
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The History Mogusii, the father of Abagusii with his brothers
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Mogusii, the father of Abagusii with his brothers moved on to Mount Masaba (Mount Elgon) along River Nzoia where they noticed that their large group had lessened in number. While crossing river Nzoia a baby girl was born and named Kwamboka – which means crossing*.From Mount Elgon Abagusii moved to…
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Earthworms pull leaves into the soil
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Having spent over 40 yrs on this earth and having a fairly decent understanding and interest in and of the fairly mundane nature of the UK (compared to other parts of the world) I found out something a few years back that completley surprised me… earthworms pull leaves into the…
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Roman crocodile armor
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Roman crocodile armor, dating back to the 3 century AD, was a form of protective gear crafted from the tough hide of Nile crocodiles. The Romans likely adopted this type of armor during their conquests in Egypt and other regions where crocodiles were prevalent. Crocodile armor was not as widely…
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Persecution of Buddhists
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Persecution of Buddhists Many adherents of Buddhism have experienced religious persecution TV. Many adherents of Buddhism have experienced religious persecution because of their adherence to the Buddhist practice, including unwarranted arrests, imprisonment, beating, torture, and/or execution. The term also may be used in reference to the confiscation or destruction of property, temples, monasteries, centers…
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This one always gave me the chills, and it’s because of the story behind it
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This one always gave me the chills, and it’s because of the story behind it. This is a newly freed slave with a blacksmith cutting his shackle off: This photo was taken in 1907 after Slavery was outlawed in most of the known world—but still being practiced as part of…
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Ötzi – The Man from the Past
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Ötzi is the name given to one of the best-preserved mummified bodies in Europe. The body was found in the Ötztal Alps in 1991, and investigations show that it lived over 5000 years ago (approx. 3400–3100 BC). After his death, the body became dehydrated, and his remains were naturally mummified…