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4 days ago

At 102, D-Day veteran looks forward to a long-delayed bar mitzvah

At 102 years old, Harold Terens will have his long-awaited bar mitzvah at the Pentagon, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
fromOpen Culture
6 days ago

How Disney Fought Fascism with Propaganda Cartoons During World War II & Averted Financial Collapse

Walt Disney Company faced near bankruptcy during WWII until it pivoted to produce military training films and war-themed cartoons.
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1 week ago

Benito Mussolini: Founder of Fascism

Mussolini led Italy into a highly authoritarian regime and contributed to the spread of totalitarianism across Europe between the two world wars, becoming a model for other movements.
History
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1 week ago
US politics

Hannity Shoots Down Tucker Carlson's World War II Theory: Churchill Was One of the Most Heroic People in Our Time'

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1 week ago
US politics

Hannity Shoots Down Tucker Carlson's World War II Theory: Churchill Was One of the Most Heroic People in Our Time'

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1 week ago

London's Pocket Parks: Queenstown Green, SW8

Queenstown Yellow is a tiny pocket park in London created from a WWII bomb site.
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1 week ago

Get a first look inside London's secret Cold War tunnels

The Kingsway tunnels, built during World War II and enlarged during the Cold War, are about to open to the public for the first time.
London
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1 week ago
US news

D-Day veteran 'Papa Jake' Larson, who garnered 1.2 million TikTok followers by sharing WWII stories, dies at 102

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1 week ago
US news

D-Day veteran 'Papa Jake' Larson, who garnered 1.2 million TikTok followers by sharing WWII stories, dies at 102

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1 month ago

10 American inventions that helped win D-Day

American inventions played a crucial role in the Normandy campaign during WWII, enabling successful D-Day landings.
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1 week ago

This Vintage Canadian Wartime Cake Has No Eggs, Butter, Or Milk - Tasting Table

Canadian families creatively adapted recipes during wartime, notably the Eggless, Butterless, Milkless Cake, to cope with food shortages and rationing.
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1 week ago

Operation Valkyrie: 81st anniversary of plot to kill Hitler DW 07/19/2025

Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg's assassination attempt on Hitler on July 20, 1944, failed due to a combination of poor planning and lack of commitment.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Genocide or tragedy? Ukraine, Poland at odds over Volyn massacre of 1943

The Ukrainian Insurgent Army committed atrocities against ethnic Poles during World War II, resulting in significant loss of life.
fromianVisits
1 week ago

North London's WWII museum gets funding boost ahead of opening next year

Trent Park House, a new WWII museum, received a £250,000 grant to support its community outreach program.
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2 weeks ago

Today in History: July 17, Disneyland's opening day

July 17 marks significant historical events, including Disneyland's opening in 1955 and various tragedies and milestones in U.S. history.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Mosaic looted by Nazi officer returned to Pompeii

A mosaic depicting a domestic scene has been repatriated to Pompeii after being stolen during World War II.
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2 weeks ago

Video. Roman mosaic stolen by Nazi officer during WWII returned to Pompeii

A stolen Roman mosaic from Pompeii has been repatriated to Italy after World War II.
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2 weeks ago
History

24 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture the Early to the Mid-1940s

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History

24 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture the Early to the Mid-1940s

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History

24 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture the Early to the Mid-1940s

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24 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture the Early to the Mid-1940s

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2 weeks ago

Revealed: The haunting truth behind the 'Battle of Los Angeles'

Los Angeles experienced chaotic anti-aircraft fire in 1942 due to mistakenly perceived aerial threats amid World War II tensions.
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2 weeks ago

The Hornchurch park that was once 'famous' after a near-miss Spitfire crash

Hylands Park has a rich history from agricultural land to horse racing and later as a public space.
fromThe Local Germany
1 year ago

Eight amazing German museums to explore this summer

Germany boasts numerous museums exploring thousands of years of history across its states.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Hornchurch exhibition explores the role of women in the Second World War

Women played a crucial role during the Second World War, contributing significantly to military and civilian efforts.
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3 weeks ago

There's A Reason Hershey's Famous Chocolate Kisses Are Packaged In That Iconic Foil - Tasting Table

Hershey's Kisses have been in production since 1907, except during World War II, when aluminum was rationed for military use.
Food & drink
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3 weeks ago

Total Bloody Moron': Tucker Carlson's Favorite Historian' Brutally Mocked Over Hitler Revisionism

Darryl Cooper attempts to revise perceptions of Hitler and Churchill's actions during WWII.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Lots of Us Forget How Bad Life Was Before Vaccines. I Have a Theory About That.

Pat Lochridge was a pioneering journalist and polio survivor who made significant contributions during World War II despite her disabilities.
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3 weeks ago

How World War II Popularized One Of The Most Popular Chocolate Brands In The World Today - Tasting Table

M&M's originated in the early 1930s after Forrest Mars Sr. observed soldiers in Spain eating chocolate balls coated to resist melting in heat.
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New York City
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

Igor Stravinsky's "Illegal" Arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner" (1944)

Stravinsky's arrangement of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in 1944 aimed to support patriotism during World War II, leading to a police warning.
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4 weeks ago

Vonnegut and the Bomb

On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 a.m. Japan Standard Time, the first atomic bomb, nicknamed 'Little Boy,' was dropped on Hiroshima, obliterating structures and killing close to 80,000 people.
History
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

Curzio Malaparte's Shock Tactics

Curzio Malaparte, once a supporter of Mussolini, became a significant literary figure chronicling the horrors of Europe during World War II.
from48 hills
4 weeks ago

Shipyard tales celebrated 20th century Black migrant lives of success and sacrifice - 48 hills

The contributions of African American workers at the Shipyard during WWII are significant yet often overlooked.
US politics
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1 month ago

Who was Oscar V. Peterson, the man replacing gay rights icon Harvey Milk on a U.S. Navy ship?

Oscar Verner Peterson, a WWII hero, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery as chief watertender on USS Neosho during an enemy attack.
London music
fromianVisits
1 month ago

HMS Wellington reopens to the public following restoration works

HMS Wellington is reopening to the public with a new immersive VR experience highlighting its historical significance in WWII.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Senegalese man files complaint against France over father's WWII killing

A Senegalese man accuses France of hiding the remains of his father, a colonial soldier killed in 1944 during the Thiaroye massacre.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What It's Like to Make a Show About Your Fascist Great-Grandfather

Matthew Mosley, the great-grandson of famed fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, is using his platform to explore his family's controversial history in the new drama Outrageous.
UK politics
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1 month ago

Curtain Calls: Gender roles flip in Masquers' production of Into the Breeches'

Brant masterfully crafts a hilarious 'play within a play' scenario, where women step into men's roles, showcasing the resourcefulness and determination of women in 1942.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You don't brag about wiping out 6070,000 people': the men who dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The last surviving crew members of the Enola Gay share haunting memories of dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, marking a pivotal historical moment.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: June 22, Joe Louis knocks out Max Schmeling

Joe Louis's 1938 victory over Max Schmeling represented significant geopolitical symbolism and African American representation.
The GI Bill of Rights transformed veteran support post-WWII by providing educational and financial benefits.
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1 month ago

How to steal a radar from Hitler with 100 paratroopers and a lot of luck

Operation Biting exemplifies a daring British special forces mission during WWII that captured a Nazi radar, showcasing a courageous endeavor amidst desperate times.
History
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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.
Germany news
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1 month ago

Germany marks first ever Veterans Day DW 06/15/2025

Germany's past military actions have led to a continued contemplation of historical memory and reconciliation with Poland.
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1 month ago

Nazi propaganda charts

Signal magazine aimed to project a kind and peaceful image of Germany while downplaying anti-Semitic content.
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Food & drink
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1 month ago

How The Hershey's Tropical Chocolate Bar Got American Troops Through WW2 In The Pacific - Tasting Table

Hershey's Tropical Chocolate Bar was engineered to endure high temperatures for soldiers during WWII.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm 92 and still live independently. I make sure to stay active, and I don't eat a lot of red meat.

"I built my home with my husband, Bruce, in 1956. Now that I’m 92 years old, I still live independently. I hope I croak it here."
Everyday cooking
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1 month ago

A wonderful mystery to be solved': Search begins in Dorset for the Mother of all tanks'

The tank 'Mother,' a prototype of the Mark 1, was rumored to have been secretly buried for preservation rather than scrapped during WWII.
Germany news
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1 month ago

Berlin exhibition shows how Europe reckoned with Nazi crimes after World War II

Exhibitions were organized in Europe after WWII to document and confront Nazi crimes, helping communities process trauma.
Germany news
fromtime.com
1 month ago

How an Auschwitz Prisoner Saved the Lives of Twins Targeted for Nazi Medical Experiments

The documentary 'The Last Twins' highlights a Hungarian prisoner who cared for twins in Auschwitz under Nazi medical experimentation.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island students travel to Normandy, honor long-forgotten alum who died in D-Day invasion

Students honored the memory of Chaminade alumnus John J. McDonald who died in WWII, praying at his grave in France.
Arts
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Our Government Sent Him to D-Day to Make Art About the Invasion. It Changed His Life Forever.

Combat artists played a vital role during WWII, capturing the essence of war and serving propaganda purposes.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Director by Daniel Kehlmann review the author's best work yet

Georg Wilhelm Pabst's wartime detention hindered his career significantly, showcasing the impact of political turmoil on art and artists.
Germany news
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1 month ago

German Chancellor Objects When Trump Cracks That Nazi Defeat Was Not a Great Day' for Germany

Chancellor Merz emphasized D-Day as a liberating moment for Germany, countering Trump's view of its significance.
Germany news
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1 month ago

Trump Brings Up Germany's Nazi Past to Chancellor's Face When Asked About Defense Spending

Trump acknowledges Germany's increased defense spending, while also referencing historical sensitivities regarding Germany's military past.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Centenarians who escaped Southern California wildfires honored with celebration

Centenarians honored for their resilience and adventurous lives, including survival of the Eaton Fire and service in World War II.
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1 month ago
Germany news

Germany: 20,000 evacuated in Cologne as WWII bombs defused DW 06/04/2025

Cologne conducted a major bomb defusal operation, evacuating 20,000 people from the city center.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Germany news

Major evacuation in Cologne after second world war bombs discovered

Cologne faces its largest evacuation since WWII due to the discovery of three unexploded bombs.
Germany news
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1 month ago

Germany updates: Chancellor Merz on first trip to Washington DW 06/04/2025

Cologne faces one of the largest evacuations in postwar history due to the discovery of WWII bombs.
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1 month ago

Visiting St Leonards Church, Iver

The church, originally built as a school in 1839, has a complex history and is now known as St Leonards after a WWII bombing incident.
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1 month ago

The world is full of unexploded bombs DW 06/04/2025

Over 20,500 people were evacuated in Cologne for bomb disposal efforts, leading to the cancellation of multiple weddings.
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: June 4, the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Tiananmen Square protests were violently crushed by Chinese troops in 1989.
The U.S. declared war for the first time against Britain in 1812.
The 19th Amendment was approved by Congress, advancing women's voting rights.
The Dunkirk evacuation demonstrated significant military strategy during WWII.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Cologne sees largest evacuation for bomb defusal since 1945

Cologne has launched its largest WWII bomb evacuation since 1945, affecting over 20,000 residents in preparation for a defusal operation.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley WWII veteran, 99, helped liberate Nazi concentration camp. Now he warns of fascism in U.S.

George Leitmann, an influential professor at UC Berkeley, passed away shortly before his 100th birthday, leaving a remarkable legacy in engineering.
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1 month ago
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Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
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1 month ago
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Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh defied societal norms by resisting the Nazis and living openly with a female partner, preceding LGBTQ+ rights recognition.
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1 month ago

Catherine Duleep Singh: The Nazi-defying Indian royal DW 06/02/2025

Princess Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh quietly resisted Nazi Germany while living openly with a female partner, challenging societal norms long before LGBTQ+ rights were recognized.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Wim Wenders' New Short Film Reminds Europe of the Lessons of World War II

Wim Wenders, turning 80, continues to create impactful films, including 'Perfect Days' and the short 'The Keys to Freedom,' reflecting on history.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Patrick McGarty: The night Nazi blitz of Dublin's North Strand killed 28

The German government claimed the Dublin bombing was a mistake, yet for the Irish people, it reiterated the stark realities of war globally.
Germany news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

How the Nazis' top interrogator was hired to work on Disney theme parks

Hanns-Joachim Scharff, an artist and Nazi interrogator, is a paradoxical figure studied for his interrogation techniques even today.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

London tunnels that inspired James Bond creator will become spy museum

The Kingsway Exchange tunnels are being revitalized for a military intelligence museum highlighting their historical significance.
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2 months ago

7 questions every immersive creator should ask, according to the team behind Apple Vision Pro's latest film

Immersive documentaries can enhance historical storytelling through innovative technology and techniques.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why No One Really Eats Mock Ham Salad Sandwiches Anymore - Tasting Table

Mock ham salad originated as a resourceful dish during the Great Depression and WWII, utilizing bologna as a substitute for ham.
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