In one of the greatest ironies in the realm of history, the gunpowder was supposedly formulated for the first time (by Chinese alchemists in 9th century AD) to serve as an elixir of immortality. Suffice it to say, in the coming centuries, the chemical composition completely changed the landscape of military history, with gunpowder weapons…
Previously, we had talked about fascinating historical inventions you thought were modern. Well, this time around we decided to take the 'warfare' angle, and showcase how some historical weapon designs were for all-intents-and-purposes hi-tech in nature. So, without further ado, let us take a gander at ten such advanced weapon systems from history that were surely…
A few days ago, we talked about how a fascinating animation short objectively (yet poignantly) showcases the profound loss of life during World War II. Well, this time around, yet another craftily-made animation short takes up yet another military history subject matter - but at the other end of the time spectrum. We are talking…
Mankind's history is replete with conflicts and wars, so much so that a few cultures had adapted themselves to the 'daily' travails of warfare. However, there are also rare cases when military victories were achieved against overwhelming odds without the implication of grand strategies or stately drills. In essence, many of such singular battles were…
Since the dawn of mankind, the ambit of conflict has always been a constant feature in the intricate tapestry of history. And in such a vast scope of destruction and death, there have been a few civilizations, tribes and factions that have rather 'thrived' on warlike conditions. So, without further ado, let us check out…