Coffee Rationing in America during World War II
From November 1942 to July 1943, coffee was subject to rationing. Initially, there were abundant coffee harvests in Central and South America as World War II commenced. However, due to…
How to Make Cowboy Coffee
Brewing Cowboy Coffee is a rustic and traditional way to enjoy a cup of joe, whether you’re out camping or just looking to experience the Old West flavor. Here’s a…
How World War II Boosted American Beer Brewing
Introduction: World War II, often remembered for the heroic sacrifices and struggles on the battlefield, had a lesser-known but significant impact on the American beer brewing industry. At a time…
A Brief History of the Bomber Jacket
The MA-1 bomber jacket, also known as the MA-1 flight jacket, holds a storied legacy within American military fashion dating back to the 1950s. Born out of the changing demands…
Espionage in Ancient Civilizations
Alexander Mosaic (detail),House of the Faun, Pompeii. Credit: The Guardian (DEA/G Nimatallah/De Agostini/Getty Images) The end and aim of spying in all its five varieties is knowledge of the enemy;…
Operation Tracer: Secret Stay Behind Cave of World War II
An aerial photo of Gibraltar after take-off from the Rock, looking north-west towards San Roque. Photo: Steve – Flickr: Gibraltar / CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED. Operation Tracer was a secret…
Operation Greenup: A Pivotal Mission in World War II
OSS Operation Greenup team. From left to right: Franz Weber, Hans Wijnberg, and Frederick Mayer. Photo: National Archives. Operation Greenup was a covert mission by the Office of Strategic Services…
The Thing: A Masterpiece of Cold War Espionage
Exterior of Spaso House, residence of U.S. Ambassador in Moscow. Photo: U.S. Embassy Moscow photographer Valeriy Yevseyev. U.S Embassy Moscow. “The Thing”, also known as the Great Seal bug, is…
Operation Jedburgh: The Secret Mission that Helped Change the Course of WW2
Jedburghs in front of a B-24 prior to departure at Area T, Harrington Airdrome, England. Photo: U.S. Office of Strategic Services. Operation Jedburgh was a clandestine operation during World War…
Brigade 2506: CIA-Sponsored Cuban Exile Brigade
The SU-100 from which Fidel Castro reportedly shelled the freighter Houston during morning of 17 April 1961, Photo: Whoisjohngalt / CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED. “Victory has a thousand fathers; defeat…