Archaeologists have uncovered a fourth-century Roman military structure in southeastern Turkey, confirming historical records of the fortress’s construction during the reign of Emperor Constantius II. This discovery sheds light on the Roman Empire’s eastern border defense and the rich history of Hasankeyf, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world.
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a 3,200-year-old military barracks, providing valuable insights into the logistics and defense strategies of Ramesses II’s reign. The site yielded a trove of artifacts, including a sword inscribed with the pharaoh’s name, evidence of food storage and preparation, and even cow burials, hinting at a possible source of sustenance for the troops.
In his Anzac Day dawn service address, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to the significant contributions made by Papua New Guinea during World War II.
In each episode of The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries (History), two former soldiers take a look at stories from the annals of war or the redacted files of spycraft to try and find out where theories end and facts begin. Hosts Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins, along with their panel of historians, podcasters, and former military experts, definitely harbor a Fox Mulder-like enthusiasm for their subject. The show presents numerous segments in each episode, tackling everything from the suspicious death of a man in a Dubai hotel room to the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as the “Ghost Army.” While the series can sometimes get lost in the space between presenting facts and offering opinions, the hosts’ enthusiasm and the compelling nature of the stories make it a worthwhile watch.
A thrill-seeking urban explorer named Bob embarked on a daring mission to infiltrate an abandoned Soviet aircraft carrier, the Minsk, secretly docked in China. Despite its allure as a potential military museum, the ship remains largely neglected. In contrast, the Intrepid aircraft carrier in the United States serves as a thriving aquatic museum.
