New batch of TOS-1A "Solntsepek" for the army

New batch of TOS-1A "Solntsepek" for the army

Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A "Solntsepek" showed themselves well in operation and in combat. The other day, another batch of such equipment was handed over to the armed forces ....
"Chatellerault" - one of the long-lived machine guns

"Chatellerault" - one of the long-lived machine guns

In the early 1900s, Samuel McClean, a physician by training, abandoned his medical practice at age 40 and designed and manufactured a large 37mm automatic cannon that was mounted on a pedestal...
How "Greek fire" saved Constantinople

How "Greek fire" saved Constantinople

Continuation of a series of articles on the sieges of the capital of Byzantium - Constantinople. About the mysterious "Greek fire", which was used by the Byzantines in the fleet and in the defense of Constantinople...
Cypriot adventures of St. Thekla

Cypriot adventures of St. Thekla

In Cyprus, the monastery of St. Thekla is known to every Cypriot. On October 7, on St. Thekla's Day, Christians from all over the island rush here. Take a bath at the spring. And they gain healing in it ...
Day of the Ground Forces of Russia

Day of the Ground Forces of Russia

Motorized riflemen, artillerymen, rocketmen, tankers and other servicemen of the RF Ground Forces celebrate their holiday today...