Pankration was the fiercest event in the ancient Olympics, mixing wrestling, boxing, and survival. In 564 BC, Arrichion of Phigalia fought for his third title. In the final, his opponent put him in a chokehold. As Arrichion’s sight faded, his trainer yelled, “Fight for glory, even in death!” Arrichion twisted and kicked, breaking his opponent’s ankle. The opponent cried out and signaled submission. Victory went to Arrichion — but he had already gone limp, killed by the choke. The rules counted s

I’ve only had a handful of Type II and Type III Ks over the years. It was pretty exciting to get this one opened. The Sweet Chocolate Bar hasn’t swollen and no evidence of bugs or damage beyond the rusted entree can. #Fyp #ration #veterans #wwii #ww2 #usa #love #challenge #tiktok #history | Hero Rations

Fully unboxed! Original WW2 soldier’s K Rations from 1942 - Full day set all three meals opened and laid out for display! #fypシ #fypシ゚ #military #army #ww2 #WWII #WorldWarII #armedforces #worldwar2 #wwiihistory #ww2history #rations #militaria | Hero Rations

K-rations were compact, ready-to-eat meal kits developed by the U.S. military during World War II for use by troops in the field, especially in mobile or combat situations. Introduced in 1941, each daily ration was divided into breakfast, dinner, and supper units, containing items like canned meat, biscuits, candy, coffee, gum, and tobacco. #ww2 #ww2history #military | The War Rooms