Ansley Herman Fox. When it comes to pioneering automobile manufacturers the Fox name is not as well-known as that of David Buick, Henry Ford, Walter Chrysler, or Louis Chevrolet. Still, even though his automotive company was short lived, Fox was a pioneer in the...
The Krummlauf (rough English translation, "curved barrel") was an attachment for the Sturmgewehr 44 rifle developed by the German army in World War II. The curved barrel attachment used a periscope sighting device that, in theory, allowed the rifleman to shoot around...
The history behind the history taught in schools and universities is never boring. It is fascinating. And it is full of surprises. As an example, consider pawnbroking and its role in the history of the United States. In Europe during the 15th century the pawnbroker...