PABRADE, Lithuania – Members of 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment took advantage of an opportunity to demonstrate their mortar weapon systems to increase interoperability with Lithuanian mortar ...

For versatility and power, the humble mortar has been a key indirect fire weapon for generations, and is likely to become even more important as technology makes mortars more accurate and maneuverable ...

A mortar and pestle is a tried-and-true kitchen tool that’s been around for centuries—and it’s still as useful as ever today. If you’re not familiar, mortar refers to the sturdy bowl where you place ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. When I first got my suribachi and surikogi, I was nervous. Growing up, neither of my parents used any kind ...

As Marines and soldiers redeploy to Afghanistan to provide support to coalition allies and Afghan National Security Forces, there’s one weapon system that’s remained a stalwart workhorse in the ...

INDIANAPOLIS – Do you know what “repointing” bricks means? By definition, it consists of “removing a portion of the deteriorated mortar and redoing the joints with new mortar.” Doing that basically ...

For thousands of years, humans have used mortar to bind stones and bricks together to build durable, long-lasting structures.

Q: Mortar is falling out of the inside of the granite foundation in my 137-year-old house, and wind and rain are coming through. What can I do to stop it? A: When mortar comes out, put new in. It's ...