“Ruthenian woman.” Historically inhabiting the kingdom of the Rus ranging from parts of modern-day Slavic-speaking countries, this example of Ruthenian traditional dress consisted of a shirt and underskirt made from …
Rare Colorized Portraits of Ellis Island Immigrants, 1906-1911 Read More
A worker assembles part of the cowling for a B-25 bomber motor at the North American Aviation plant in Inglewood, California. 1942. More so than any war in history, World …
Women Workers of World War II: These Color Photos Show the Real-Life Rosie the Riveters Read More
Unable to breathe, patients entered iron lungs, which made use of negative pressure ventilation to compress and depress the chest, simulating respiration. In the early 20th century, polio was one …
Iron Lungs for Polio Victims: Photos from the 1930s-1950s Read More
The Spitfires of the Battle of Britain and Russian T-34 tanks which fought in Kursk are often seen as the most influential machines of the Second World War. But pictures …
Fascinating photographs show how Nazi motorcyclists saddled up to ride to war (and some of the other weird motorbikes which have made it to the battlefield) Read More
When Grumman and Aerolog produced the film “The Job of the Prowler” in cooperation with the Navy during 1974, electronic warfare was relatively new and the Grumman EA-6B Prowler had only been …
The EA-6B Prowler Was A Giant Step Forward — Hear From The People Who First Flew Her Read More
Millions of Men and Women Learned The Basics of Their Aviation-Related Jobs in Millington The film “Beneath Navy Wings” was produced during the late 1960s and showcases both the Lockheed …
How Millington Became a Naval Aviation Powerhouse—Hundreds of Miles from the Sea Read More
Every once in a while, friends of Avgeekery send us a treat. Earlier today, we were sent a video by our friend Jim Mumaw. Jim is a long-time aviation photographer and certified …
SR-71 Footage From Edwards AFB Makes Debut Read More
The history of ‘Wilhelm Bauer’ U-2540 is a fascinating and intricate tale. It was part of the Type XXI U-Boat, one of the most advanced submarines built during World War …
Cutting Edge Wilhelm Bauer U-2540, Scuttled in 1945 Raised in 1957 & Used Again Read More
“In the shadows of history’s greatest conflicts, women have always been warriors—yet their stories remain untold. Women in War uncovers over twenty raw, true accounts of the fearless women who …
Women In War: A Gripping Collection of the Untold True Stories of History’s Bravest Women Warriors Read More
War and literature have shared an ageless and classic relationship ever since The Iliad. Helen (of Troy) is a mythical woman celebrated less for her jaw-dropping beauty than for her …
This forgotten winter war is a timely reminder of the threat Russia poses today Read More