Written by As the Winter Olympics return to screens around the world, viewers marvel at blistering speed, split-second decisions, and tactics that feel almost… military. That’s no coincidence. Many of the strategies and manoeuvres used in modern sports were first refined in war, where coordination, deception, and timing were matters of life and death. Long before they … Continue reading “The Winter Olympics Are Full of War Tactics — Most Fans Never Notice”
Two German-built tanks will be attending the world’s biggest display of historic moving armour this coming June. Nicknamed the Nashorn “Phoenix” after restoration was delayed by a devastating fire, a World War II-era German “Tank Hunter” will be running for the first time in the United Kingdom at TANKFEST 2026. Photo Credit: Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-279-0950-09 … Continue reading “The First Guests Have Been Announced for TANKFEST 2026”
A series of holiday beaches in Devon, in the United Kingdom, were once vital training grounds that contributed to the success of D-Day. This is popular excursion destination in the west country, that plays host to surfers, beachgoers and sun worshipers alike, told a very different story during World War II. North Devon Maritime Museum. … Continue reading “Devon’s Wartime History and Its Role in D-Day”
A five-star hotel on the Channel Island of Guernsey has a unique story to tell that took place during its occupation by the German forces in World War II. Andrew Chantrell, general manager of the Old Government House (the OGH) sat down with Geoff Moore to explain how this hotel became a Soldiers’ Home – … Continue reading “Five-Star Hotel in Guernsey was Once for German Soldiers”
Renowned author Dr. Vivien “Viv” Newman will be speaking at The Tank Museum on October 29, 2025, as part of a half-term program celebrating women in warfare. Photo Credit: The Tank Museum / Provided Newman is an historian and writer specializing in social history and, in particular, women’s service during World War I. In her … Continue reading “The Tank Museum Shines a Light on Women at War”
Carrie and Shaun Tullier have a house with probably the best foundations on Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. It starts with a two-meter-thick slab of reinforced concrete, and below that is a series of over one-meter-wide supporting walls holding up that slab. With that for a base, their home has little chance of ever being … Continue reading “World War II-Era German Bunker Found Beneath Couple’s Home”
Her world. Her secrets. Her legacy. Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken … Continue reading “Black Widow (2021)”
When Jade goes missing, Avery realizes it eerily mirrors a past tragedy involving the death of their friend, Mia. When Avery learns that Mia was murdered, she soon discovers someone is orchestrating events to make them relive that horrific summer. Dead Girl Summer Genre: Mystery, Thriller Stars: Sydney Hamm, Savoy Bailey, Michael Alan Herman Release … Continue reading “Dead Girl Summer (2025)”
At a high school, gang leader Yvoš coerces Tony into stealing what turns out to be his ex-girlfriend Valérie’s phone, planning to publicly humiliate her by projecting private photos at the school academy. Tony assembles a team of outcasts with Valérie to thwart Yvoš’s scheme. High School Heist Genre: Comedy Stars: Tomáš Weber, Prokop Zach, … Continue reading “High School Heist (2025)”
It started with a mouse-boy. A psychopathic man lures his friends into a deadly mouse trap, where pure evil aims to harvest their skin and take on the form of the beloved cartoon character he once helped create. This chilling origin story reveals the dark side behind the most cherished animated figure of modern times. … Continue reading “I Heart Willie (2025)”