February 7, 2023 Japanese court denies medical aid for children of Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors A Japanese court rejected a damage suit filed by children of Hiroshima survivors who are seeking medical aid. The plaintiffs said the impact of radiation exposure could be hereditary.
February 7, 2023 Georgia sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified through DNA testing Georgia sailor John Donald will reportedly be laid to rest this week. He was one of the 429 sailors lost on the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
February 1, 2023 Stalin bust unveiled in Russia for Battle of Stalingrad's 80th anniversary The Russian city of Volgograd, known as Stalingrad until 1961, unveiled a bust of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin ahead of a visit from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
January 27, 2023 Holocaust survivor is finally reunited with the family that saved his life A Holocaust survivor, whose health is rapidly declining, was reunited with the family that saved him and his mother during WWII. The reunion came after decades of searching.
January 27, 2023 How this Holocaust heroine saved 100 Jewish babies destined for death Holocaust heroine Corrie ten Boom saved 100 Jewish babies destined for death by defying the Nazis and smuggling children out one by one to welcoming homes.
January 27, 2023 My grandfather plotted a daring escape from Auschwitz. Here's how he cheated death My grandfather plotted a daring escape from the Auschwitz death camp. He cheated death in the Holocaust, but had to escort his sister to the gas chamber.
January 27, 2023 They risked their lives for others: Author Richard Hurowitz remembers unsung heroes of the Holocaust New York author Richard Hurowitz has a new book out about heroes during the Holocaust, "In the Garden of the Righteous." Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital asked him three questions for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
January 24, 2023 World War II-era map leading to alleged Nazi loot sparks modern-day treasure hunt in the Netherlands A World War II-era map that allegedly leads to loot stashed by Nazis has sparked a treasure hunt in a small Dutch village. The small village outside Amsterdam has a population of 715.
January 19, 2023 On this day in history, Jan. 19, 2000, Hedy Lamarr dies — 'most beautiful woman' in Hollywood, WWII inventor Hedy Lamarr, dubbed "the most beautiful woman in film" by Louis B. Mayer, died on this day in history, Jan. 19, 2000. Amazingly, she pioneered major communications technology during World War II.
January 17, 2023 In memory of World War II veteran Lester Tanner: 'We are all Jewish' World War II veteran Lester Tanner passed away last week at age 99 — and during his funeral, an American flag was given to his family in his honor. Here's his story.