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1 week ago

Free Book Talk: Daniel Kraus + Mary Roach on 'Angel Down' (SF)

Daniel Kraus' Angel Down portrays five World War I soldiers who discover a fallen angel, initiating a narrative rich in survival, supernatural intrigue, and ethical dilemmas.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The First World War, in Sharp Focus

Ewart Tempest documented his battlefield experiences with candid language, highlighting the horrors of World War I in stark contrast to prevailing euphemistic narratives.
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Film
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Netflix's Leviathan anime squanders a great premise with rushed pacing and predictable romance

Leviathan oversimplifies World War I's complexities, focusing on simplistic themes instead of the true nature of war.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: June 26, US Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage

On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges, legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, stating that bans violate the Fourteenth Amendment.
NYC music
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

50 helmets from WWI, WWII found in Wrocaw

Over 50 helmets from both World Wars were uncovered near the Institute of Archaeology in Wrocaw, indicating historical military activity in the area.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canadian WW I soldier identified 108 years after his death | CBC News

Captain Wilson gave his life to protect our great country and his identification is a reminder of the sacrifices that he and all Canadians who served have made as well as their families.
Canada news
fromEden Prairie Local News
2 months ago

Lusitania's final voyage remembered 110 years later - Eden Prairie Local News

The RMS Lusitania's final voyage symbolizes luxury and the tragic intersection of civilian life and wartime peril in World War I.
Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
2 months ago

This Day in Braves History: Phillip Wellman tosses the "grenade"

Hank Gowdy's enlistment in WWI highlights a significant moment in baseball history, merging sports with patriotism.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Decision-Centered History

History is often told through major events, but a decision-centered history would prioritize the decisions leading up to those events, focusing on the cognitive processes involved.
History
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'The History of Sound' Review: Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor Make Love and Music in Oliver Hermanus' Affecting Wartime Romance

"The History of Sound" offers a unique portrayal of queer love, departing from typical dramatic tropes associated with the genre.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Oshinowo Studio Reveals Design for New Commonwealth War Graves Memorial Honoring Sierra Leone's WWI Carrier Corps

The new memorial design by Oshinowo Studio, commissioned by the CWGC, aims to honor the fallen of the Sierra Leone Carrier Corps in World War I.
London food
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Trump's WWI Victory Day Is a Bad Idea

President Trump's assertion overlooks the American military's limited contribution in World War I, ranking only eighth in allied fatalities and neglecting the vast sacrifices of other nations.
Right-wing politics
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: May 7, RMS Lusitania torpedoed, sunk by German submarine

May 7 marks significant historical events including the sinking of the RMS Lusitania and Germany's surrender in WWII.
fromNew York Magazine
2 months ago

Trump Declares Two New Holidays, Says You Still Have to Work

We will not be closing the Country for these two very important Holidays, November 11 and May 8, World War I and World War II, because we already have too many Holidays in America.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Says He Is Renaming Veterans Day as Victory Day for World War I'

President Trump suggested renaming Veterans Day as Victory Day for World War I and V-E Day as Victory Day for World War II to celebrate U.S. military achievements.
US news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

The wartime journalist who rose from the Dublin slums to hobnob with world leaders and win a bet with Lloyd George

Dr Emile J Dillon, War Writer, Dead" was the main headline on a New York Times article published on June 10, 1933. "Former Correspondent of the London Telegraph: Noted as Scholarly Journalist," a secondary headline recorded. An obituary in the Irish Independent described Dillon as 'a famous figure' who had once been 'the best-informed man in Europe.'
World news
London
fromianVisits
3 months ago

From gilded glamour to grim war: The King's Gallery explores the long Edwardian era

The exhibition illustrates the elegant yet stratified Edwardian era, showcasing societal transitions and royal opulence.
fromThe Good Life France
3 months ago

12 remembrance sites of northern France - The Good Life France

Gillian Thornton reflects on significant remembrance sites in northern France related to World War I and II.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Hello From a French Village That Recalls the U.S. as a Staunch Ally

Cantigny remains a significant historical site, preserving memories of the U.S. Army's First Division from World War I.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Stranger than fiction MI5 tales revealed in first National Archives collaboration

The origins of MI5 highlight a pivotal transition from a small bureau to a significant intelligence service, emphasizing evolving roles of women within the agency.
UK news
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

This Democrat President Exploded the U.S. Debt by Over 700%

Woodrow Wilson significantly increased the U.S. national debt to finance World War I, which ultimately benefited the economy.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Searching for Africa's lost World War soldiers, one grave at a time

The absence of acknowledgment for African soldiers who fought and died in World War I profoundly impacted their families and communities.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

20 Incredible Facts About the Weapons Used in America's $32 Billion War

Global conflicts like WWI provide critical lessons in history that must be remembered to prevent future wars.
The U.S. used various funding methods during WWI, including taxes and bonds, to support war efforts.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
6 months ago

LitWatch February: Valentine's Day, Neko Case, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Jess Walter * Oregon ArtsWatch

cummings' love poetry reflects a complex interplay between passion, loss, and the ineffability of emotion, encapsulated in his famous lines on love's deeper meanings.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Families' relief as memorial unveiled to first world war black South African dead

Black South African soldiers from WWI are finally being recognized decades after their deaths, highlighting historical injustices in wartime commemoration.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Forgotten no more: The Black South Africans who died in WWI Africa

The memorial aims to rectify a historical oversight, ensuring that the names of 1,772 Black non-combatants who died in World War I are finally honored and recognized.
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from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

Trailblazers of the Sky - A Look at the Air Force's First Planes

The US Air Force has progressed from its 1907 beginnings to become the world's largest and most powerful air force.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

London landmarks lit up in Remembrance Day tribute

Major London landmarks honored Remembrance Sunday by illuminating in red and poppy images, reflecting nationwide respect for war dead.
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from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

The US Military Still Uses This 60-Year-Old Stealth Aircraft

The evolution of stealth technology from World War I has led to advanced stealth aircraft crucial for modern military operations.
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from24/7 Wall St.
9 months ago

This Country On Israel's Border Has Over 5,000 Tanks at the Ready

Egypt and Algeria have larger tank arsenals than the United States, showcasing a notable disparity in ground military strength.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Precipice by Robert Harris review the prime minister's affair

Robert Harris's 'Precipice' explores a historical love affair amidst the impending World War I, blending romance with espionage and societal critique.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Sex and secrets in PM's limo: Asquith's wild trysts with socialite mistress

Herbert Asquith's affair with Venetia Stanley significantly impacted British military strategies and political decisions leading to World War I.
from24/7 Wall St.
11 months ago

The American War Hero Who Stormed a Machine Gun Nest and Saved Dozens of Lives

Alvin York is a decorated American war hero known for bravery in WWI.
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