The Great Emu War of 1932
In 1932, the Australian military declared war on its most formidable foe yet: a 20,000-strong army of migrating emus. Armed with machine guns and post-WWI bravado, soldiers set out to…
War & Conflict
War Pigeons of WWI
In the thunderous chaos of World War I, where technology brought unprecedented destruction, one of the most reliable communication tools had wings. Discover the incredible true story of Cher Ami…
The Varangian Guard: Viking Mercenaries
Discover the legendary Varangian Guard, elite Viking and Anglo-Saxon warriors who left their homelands to become the trusted, axe-wielding bodyguards of the Byzantine Emperors. These formidable mercenaries were famed for…
The Scythians: Nomads of the Steppe
Meet the Scythians, the fierce nomadic warriors who thundered across the Eurasian steppe on horseback. From their mastery of archery and stunning gold treasures to their epic confrontations with the…