Battle of Bataan
After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, they invaded Luzon, Philippines in January 1942. Despite insufficient supplies, American and Filipino troops were able to fight for …
Category: International
The Soldier Who Refused to Let Go — Hill 875, November 1967
He sits in the red mud like a statue someone forgot to finish. Rain pours in sheets, turning the hillside into a bleeding wound. Smoke …
When Love Becomes a Loaded Arrow: The Story of Rest Energy
Imagine standing perfectly still while someone you love holds your life in their hands—literally. One tiny slip of the fingers, one moment of doubt, and …
The Accident That Turned a Ring Into a Trap
When a Symbol of Love Becomes a Life-Changing Hazard It’s one of those stories that makes your stomach drop. A seemingly innocent moment—tripping at home, …
The Shovel: A Photograph from the Edge of Hell
It is one of those images that burns itself into memory the instant you see it. A man in a striped concentration-camp uniform stands over …
Bone Cancer: Types, Stages, Symptoms and Treatment
Bone cancer is a tumor that appears in or within the bones. Some tumors can develop into malignant tumors, which are then called bone cancers, …
The Strapado: A Brutal Reminder of How Far We’ve Come (and How Fragile Justice Can Be)
I recently came across an old 19th-century engraving that stopped me cold. It shows a woman seated on a simple wooden stool, her face contorted …
‘Prayers really work’: Misty Loman shares recovery story behind viral photos
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – When Misty Loman’s mugshots were posted online last year, social media users were sharing and retweeting her story with much …
From Raymond the smoking newsboy to garment workers as young as FIVE: Newly colorized images show child labor in early 20th century America
A series of heart-wrenching images, depicting child labor in early 20th century America, have been brought to life after being expertly colorized. Seen among the …
Danuta Danielsson: The Purse-Swinging Anti-Nazi Hero of Växjö
In the quiet town of Växjö, Sweden, a statue captures a split-second of raw courage: a woman mid-swing, her handbag arcing toward a neo-Nazi marcher. …