World War Two Vienna flak tower converted into aquarium attraction
A World War Two flak tower in Vienna has been transformed into a tropical fish aquarium. Flak towers were built by the Nazis during World…
eBay Under Fire After Soap Bars Allegedly Made from Holocaust Victims’ Remains Went on Sale at Site
eBay again becomes the receiving end point of anger and criticism after a Dutch online seller used the online auction site to sell off soap…
World War Two veterans who protected Arctic Convoys are recognised by Russia
World War Two veterans are being honoured by Russia for their role in the Arctic Convoys. The Arctic Convoys were a large contingent of around…
New exhibition to display Battle of Waterloo paintings
A new exhibition at London’s British Museum will display a private collection of original watercolour paintings depicting the landscape and aftermath of the Battle of…
Japanese Crown Prince Calls for “Correct” WWII History
Japanese Crown Prince Kōtaishi Naruhito Shinnō called for a “correct” delivery of the Second World War history to future generations of the country via a press…
Inside Microsoft Mogul Paul Allen’s Multi-Million Dollar WWII Airplane Collection
Tom from the USA is a a fan of WHO and has sent us some images he took of the Paul Allen’s warbird collection. Allen…
A garage where the ghosts of Third Reich era motorcycles are being brought back to life.
Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Riverside, California is a garage where the ghosts of Third Reich era motorcycles are being brought back to…
US commemorates Battle of Iwo Jima after 70 years
The Battle of Iwo Jima took place 70 years ago, as the United States advanced across the Pacific islands towards the Japanese mainland. Across the…
This Week: Two Other Vintage Explosives Discovered from Different Parts of the World
It seems that this year is the year of vintage explosives as two other WWII-era ordnance were discovered Wednesday, March 5, in different parts of the…
Japan’s World War Two kamikaze legacy
Japan’s kamikaze pilots during World War Two were trained to die with their aircraft, in order to inflict as much damage and destruction on the…
Treasure hunters on Nazi Amber Room search
Treasure hunters in Germany believe they have found the hiding place of the lost Amber Room, which was looted by the Nazis from the Soviet…
Victoria Cross Medal of WWI Hero Given After Suicidal Mission For Sale; Expected to Fetch £160,000
Auction experts expect a Victoria Cross medal won by a WWI hero after embarking on a suicidal mission during the Great War to fetch…