Soviets Spy on the Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project was one of the most important (and one of the most secretive) efforts undertaken by the Allies during the Second World War.…
Man Searches for WWII Veteran Grandfather
A man named GeirSvoren is currently searching for his grandfather, who he believes to be a WWII veteran. Although Svoren hails from Norway, he believes…
Remains of WWII German Soldiers Excavated at the Gates of Berlin
Remains of WWII German soldiers, some still in their boots and helmets and carrying their weapons, have been excavated recently by the Association for the…
Peter Jackson Collects WWI Fighter Planes
Many know Sir Peter Jackson for his film credits, which include such blockbuster hits as The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, and most recently…
Last Remaining Lancaster Bombers Perform Tribute Flight
Of the numerous Lancaster bombers that flew during the Second World War, two remain which are still capable of flight. These two aircraft recently flew…
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…