CBBC’s “Horrible Histories” Under Fire for Painting WWI Nurse Florence Nightingale as a Racist
The Children’s BBC’s Horrible Histories was criticized for inaccurately portraying Crimean War nurse Florence Nightingale racially discriminating fellow nurse, Jamaican-born Mary Seacole, in one of its short…
France: Feminists Demands Removal of Sculpture “Unconditional Surrender” from the Caen Memorial
French feminists are petitioning for the removal of the 25-foot sculpture of the famous Times Square VJ Day kiss dubbed “Unconditional Surrender” from outside the Caen…
Alfred Brooks: How WWI Soldier Signed Up for War Underage to Get Away from Correction Ship
Get to know the story of one WWI soldier, Alfred Brooks, and how he signed up for war, though he was underage just so he…
Thousands of Ride to the Wall Bikers Commemorate Fallen Soldiers at the National Memorial Arboretum
About 20,000 people, including a large throng of bikers from the Ride to the Wall, rode through eleven stopovers throughout Britain ending at the National Memorial…
Brittish War Hero Returns to Eindhoven
Following the Allied invasion of Normandy, Joe Cattini was hailed as a war hero in the city of Eindhoven. He was met by a number…
Shia LaBeouf Cut His Own Face, Other Odd Antics for the War Movie “Fury”
Shia LaBeouf reportedly slashed his own face with a knife to make his war wounds, for the WWII drama Fury, look real. And according to his co-star,…
WWI GIF Shows Spread of War
A user on the popular website Reddit has posted a WWI GIF that may help to enlighten people as to the specific manner in which…
Luxury Homes Made from WWII Bunker
At the site of a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, a WWII bunker has been renovated in order to create two high-cost luxury homes. Each…
An Extraordinary Tale of Burmese Elephants in World War II Combat
Working as a forest manager for a British teak company in the Burmese colony, James Howard “Billy” Williams came into contact with the domesticated Burmese…
Ivybridge Man Makes Great Walk to Reflect on the Great War
Outfitted with hobnail boots, a canvas pack and WWI uniform, thirty-three year old Stephen Fletcher sets out on a walk he will always remember, and…
A Look at the Lives and Loves of the Mitford Sisters
The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, the last surviving member of the Mitford sisters, recently passed away at the age of 94. With her ends the intriguing…
Second World War Memphis Belle Tries to Refurbish Other B-17s
To raise funds to maintain and refurbish two other B-17s, Liberty Foundation organised a tour in which the Memphis Belle was flown to give passengers…