Submerged Sherman Tank from the battle of Saipan. Still in water

The Battle of Saipan was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands from 15 June 1944 to 9 July 1944.The invasion fleet embarking the expeditionary forces left Pearl Harbor on June 5, 1944, the same day Operation Overlord was launched with the invasion of Normandy (AKA the D-Day landings). The Normandy landings were the larger amphibious...

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Amazing armor of Henry II, king of France (16th century)

Henry II, also known as Duke d’ Orleans, was a great monarch of the House of Valois and was King of France from 1547 until 1559.He was a competent administrator who was an active suppressor of Protestants in his territory. Like his father, Francis I, Henry favored the arts, and he was a patron of Renaissance culture. The King was involved in projects which were begun by Francis I, including the reconstruction...

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The only complete viking helmet ever found - Gjermundbu

When most people think about Vikings, they imagine fierce warriors donning horned helmets charging into battle. This image has been deeply ingrained in popular culture — from movies to cartoons — but it’s actually a myth. Despite countless artistic portrayals, no Viking helmet with horns has ever been found by archaeologists. In fact, there is only one complete Viking helmet ever discovered — and...

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