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The Grave of a WWII Hero Has Finally Been Located

Ian Harvey

Lieutenant Piers Edgcumbe, the son of the 6th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, was killed while scouting Nazi German forces during the Blitzkrieg in May 1940.…

Dutch Archaeologists Uncover 200-Year-Old Mass Grave of British Soldiers

Ian Harvey

Archaeologists in the Netherlands uncovered the mass grave of 81 British soldiers which is believed to be 200 years old. They believe there are more…

US Stealth B-2 to be Upgraded to Protect Against EMP Attacks

Ian Harvey

When it first took flight more than thirty years ago, the B-2 Stealth bomber was at the cutting edge of technology. Its single-wing radar-deflecting shape…

The Memorial Made from Propellers that Pays Tribute to Two Pilots

A touching memorial to 2 World War I pilots who died in a tragic mid-air collision can be found in the county of Essex, England.…

For Sale: Vintage Truck that Helped French Winemakers Fight the Germans

A classic French truck and movie prop that was used by winemakers and the Resistance during World War II is up for auction. Discovered amongst…

New ‘Call of Duty’ Game Goes Back to WW2… But When?

The new ‘Call of Duty’ will be set during World War II, according to a recent leak. Not a great surprise – much of the…

Vintage Documentary ‘F.T.A’ starring Jane Fonda & Donald Sutherland Gets 4K Release

Why were they doing it? The long-running and brutal conflict in Vietnam was weighing heavily on the nation’s conscience. F.T.A, a radical anti-war film starring…

Movie ‘Devotion’ about Korean Conflict Heroes Jesse L Brown & Thomas J Hudner Jr Starts Shooting

‘Devotion’ is an upcoming movie about Jesse L Brown, the first African-American aviator of the US Navy. Shooting began this month, with rising talent J.D.…

Iwo Jima Veteran Elwood “Woody” Hughes Passes at 95

Elwood “Woody” Hughes, war veteran and witness to events on Iwo Jima, passed away February 2nd aged 95. As a Marine he was present on…

Be a Pilot in Great War in Warplanes

Become a pilot! Immerse in WW1 aerial combat like never before in a captivating VR experience. Be a pilot during the Great War in Warplanes:…

British Royal Armouries Museum Reviewing ‘Offensive’ Displays

Ian Harvey

The Royal Armouries are reviewing displays of police riot gear out of concern that they could be offensive. Riot shields and pepper spray are among…

Vikings Proved Not To Be The Blue Eyed Blonds History Has Recorded

The popular beliefs that Vikings were fair haired, wore helmets with horns, were brutal invaders and were always Scandinavian is finally being put to rest…