Environment
The 'polluted monster' island that once tested biological weapons
As the site of anthrax biological weapons testing during World War II, Gruinard Island in Scotland was abandoned for decades.
War
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Articles about War
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Predictions that came true and shocked history
Human history is full of strangeness and surprises. There have been many prophecies made in the past that have come true.
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How did ancient wars know how many troops the opponent had?
In ancient feudal society, emperors did not hesitate to launch wars to expand their territory, but besides strategy, numbers can be said to be the key to victory or defe…
Archeology
Mask of Agamemnon - The golden death mask once believed to be evidence of the Trojan War
The archaeologist who discovered this mask believes it shows that the Trojan War was real.
Archeology
'Time-traveling' cup found in 2,000-year-old tomb
Archaeologists were surprised to find a modern cup in a 2,000-year-old tomb. What treasure is this?
Archeology
'Pacific Ghost Ship' Discovered, Double Agent in World War II
The wreck of the destroyer USS Stewart was recently found at a depth of about 1,065 m at the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, about 80 km northwest of San Francis…
History
The Unknown About Entomological Warfare in History
For centuries, insects have been used as biological weapons to spread disease and destroy crops.
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What is the real limit of human physicality?
Starting from the Cold War period, the Americans and Soviets raced to conduct research to explore human potential power.
Animal world
Which animal will last on Earth?
Researchers predict tardigrades will be the last creatures left on Earth when nuclear war or a cosmic event like a nova destroys the planet.
Science story
The famous bone war between two paleontologists
Both Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope discovered countless dinosaur fossils in the 19th century but were obsessed with the goal of taking each other down in the Bone Wars.
Science invention
Seven common items were originally invented for military use
The difficulties of wartime led to the birth of many items. After the war, some inventions of that time became common everyday objects in civilian life.
Archeology
Unearthing a 2,200-year-old tomb that may belong to the King of So
Archaeologists speculate that the largest and most advanced 2,200-year-old tomb from the Warring States period may belong to King So Khae Liet, who ruled 262 - 238 BC.
Photo library
Admire the panorama of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign
On May 7, 1954, the Dien Bien Phu Campaign won, decisively ending the resistance war against the French colonialists.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Footage of the first battle between AI and pilots
An F-16 fighter controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) participates in the first dogfight with another F-16 aircraft piloted by humans.
