World War Two March 27, 2019 How one man launched a mutiny on a Nazi ship in New York City In the early 1930s, the Bremen docked regularly on the Hudson River by West 46th Street — and it was a wonder.
Digging History March 25, 2019 Shocking Einstein letters, revealing 'Hitler-insanity,' up for auction A series of letters from Albert Einstein will be auctioned later this week, with the messages touching on a number of topics, including his thoughts on Jewish people’s rights to defend themselves, the rise of anti-Semitism at the time and "Hitler-insanity."
Digging History March 22, 2019 'Great Escape' POW’s incredible WWII diary surfaces, sold at auction The remarkable diary of a Royal Air Force officer who played a part in the famous “Great Escape” breakout from the Stalag Luft III POW camp has been sold at auction in the U.K.
Proud American March 21, 2019 WWII vet turning 100 wants birthday cards from 'around the world' A World War II veteran turning 100 years old next month is hoping to receive birthday cards from around the U.S. and the world — something he's "always wanted."
Historic Sites March 20, 2019 Auschwitz Memorial shares photos of people walking on train track, urges respect The Auschwitz Memorial on Wednesday urged tourists to be mindful of where they are while visiting the historic site after people have apparently created photo-ops along its railroad track.
World War Two March 20, 2019 French World War II soldier’s colorful, abstract paintings capture ‘everything that he felt’ after horrors of battle Guy de Montlaur grew up knowing he would have to “fight the enemy”, but when he experienced the horrors of World War II firsthand, his life – and the art that he made – would change forever.
CRIME March 19, 2019 World War II memorial in Massachusetts vandalized with oil, officials say Authorities in Massachusetts are investigating who was behind an act of vandalism on Monday at a World War II memorial that left the site covered in an oily substance.
Digging History March 14, 2019 Wreck of WWII aircraft carrier USS Wasp discovered in the Coral Sea The wreck of World War II aircraft carrier USS Wasp has been discovered in the Coral Sea more than 70 years after the ship was sunk during the Guadalcanal campaign.
World War Two March 12, 2019 Hitler's goddaughter Edda Goering dead at 80, buried secretly in unmarked grave in Germany Edda Goering, goddaughter of Adolph Hitler and daughter of leading Nazi official Hermann Goering, has died at the age of 80.
World War Two February 22, 2019 WWII U.S. airmen who died saving British children honored with flyover 75 years on A special flyover took place Friday to commemorate ten U.S. airmen killed when a crippled B-17G bomber crashed in Sheffield, England, 75 years ago.
North Carolina February 22, 2019 Statue vandals seem to have mistaken WWII hero for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, museum officials say Vandals in North Carolina may be in need of a history lesson after having set fire to a statue honoring a World War II hero they apparently mistook for a Confederate general, officials said earlier this week.