Burning of the White House in 1814
Some people, particularly young Americans who have been through some of the earlier stages of American history classes, are at the very least vaguely aware…
New Trench Exhibit at Barry Island
A new Barry Island exhibit has been created to allow visitors a view of what the First World War was like for those who experienced…
Remnant of Nazi Germany Alive in Prora
An old remnant of Nazi Germany and the communist regime that followed is still standing in Prora, although it does not look quite like it…
Refugees from Vietnam War Still Fearful of Government
During the Vietnam War, many Southern Vietnamese citizens sided with the United States in their fight against the Vietcong. Some of these citizens are still…
Battle of the Frontiers Largely Forgotten
The Battle of the Frontiers was a major battle that took place during the First World War, and yet it receives little contemporary recognition. It…
Operation Sealion Impaired by Nazi Intelligence
During the Second World War, Hitler tried to enact Operation Sealion, in which his forces were to take Britain by storm. Before this mission could…
Man Who Fired the First Bullet of WWI
Many would consider the first bullet fired in the First World War to be the one that struck Archduke Franz Ferdinand, leading to a series…
John Kerry Pays Tribute to Guadalcanal Soldiers
The soldiers who fell during the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Second World War were recently honored by John Kerry, the United States Secretary of…
Luk Perceval Puts on New Production
The Belgian director Luk Perceval has organized a brand new production. This new show, entitled “Front,” aims to honor the First World War through a…
Imperial War Museum Revamps WWI Exhibits
The Imperial War Museum in London has updated one of its oldest features, a presentation on the WWI, and created a number of new presentations…
Flanders Monument Honors Welsh WWI Soldiers
A new Flanders monument has been erected, in order to honor the many soldiers from Wales who lost their lives while fighting in the First…
War Costs of Yesterday and Today
It is difficult to skirt the issues associated with high war costs. For instance, even though the United States still has troops deployed overseas, many…