Illuminating War: The Advent of Night Vision During World War II (Guest Post)
Throughout periods of war, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the ongoing War on Terror, there have always been impressive technological advancements. Designed with combat...
View ArticleS.O.S ≠ Save Our Ship
· · · — — — · · ·, the international-standard Morse code distress signal, does not stand for “save our ship.” Who knew? I thought it did. It also doesn’t mean “save our souls” or “send out succor.”...
View ArticleHistory from the Web
Part of why I write at Hankering for History is that I love sharing. I don’t just like sharing what I’ve learned, but also what I run across on other websites. Whether it’s a video clip, an article,...
View ArticleAdolf Hitler and the History of the Swastika
On September 15, 1935, Hitler convened the Reichstag, in Nuremberg, to pass three laws. The first of these laws was the Reichsflaggengesetz (The Empire Flag Act). It was with this legislation that the...
View ArticleMunitionettes: The Great War – The Great Change
“The fact that I am using my life’s energy to destroy human souls gets on my nerves.” She was proud that she was “doing what I can to bring this horrible affair to an end. But once the war is over,...
View ArticleThe History Of Dr Martens In Youth Culture
The History Of Dr Martens In Youth Culture (Guest Post) The Dr Martens boot is one of the most famous and iconic shoes in the world, having been born in Germany by creator Klaus Martens. The classic...
View ArticleIlluminating War: The Advent of Night Vision During World War II
Throughout periods of war, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf... Source
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Part of why I write at Hankering for History is that I love sharing. I... Source
View ArticleThe History Of Dr Martens In Youth Culture
The Dr Martens boot is one of the most famous and iconic shoes in the... Source
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