World War I
103-Year-Old Woman Who Defied Mussolini Wants Her Austrian Passport Back
A brave woman who refused to accept that she had to speak Italian when Austria lost South Tyrol to the fascists after the First World War has said she wants to get her Austrian citizenship back before she dies.
WWII-Era Grenade Discovered on Conveyor Belt at French Fry Factory
"It made for a more interesting night than we normally have," said factory operations manager Roland Spitaels.
Inspiration for a World Ceasefire on Armistice Day
We must do everything we can today to achieve ceasefires and peace treaties in war zones.
Today's Google Doodle Commemorates Veterans Day
This year's Veterans Day theme is centered around the centennial commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
New York Man Charged With Killing World War I Vet in 45-Year-Old Cold Case
"After 45 years, the alleged killer of a WWI Veteran is being held accountable and brought to justice," Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said.
Why Memorial Day Matters
Mornings on Memorial Day were always about honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving their country in uniform.
Turkey's Erdogan Calls for History Panel After Biden 'Genocide' Statement
Joe Biden on Saturday became the first American president to officially recognize the Ottoman Empire's World War I-era mass killings of Armenians as "genocide."
How Many Americans Died in World Wars, Vietnam, 9/11 After Biden Comparison
While President Biden's claim may be a talking point that is designed to highlight the sheer scale of the pandemic, the math has been criticized for simply not adding up.
Coronavirus Has Killed More Americans than 5 Recent U.S. Military Conflicts
On Tuesday, Republican President Donald Trump claimed that coronavirus is less deadly than the flu. Though the flu kills tens of thousands of Americans each year, COVID-19 has killed more Americans in 2020 than the approximately 178,000 Americans killed by flu over the last six years.
Melania Trump Refutes Story About Veterans: Activism, Not Journalism
The first lady said the report by Jeffrey Goldberg is simply "not true," and she went on to label the magazine article as "activism" rather than the work of a journalist.
Trump Calls for Firing of Reporter Who Confirmed Atlantic Veterans Article
Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin claimed one or two of her sources had confirmed several details noted in The Atlantic story.
Spanish Flu, WWI and WWII—Key Dates and Facts About the 20th Century Events
President Donald Trump claimed the pandemic of 1918 contributed to the end of World War II, which started in 1939.
How '1917' Captures World War I in a Single Shot
In "1917," two British messengers must race across battlefields and wade through the dead and dying to bring a message to a battalion in danger of ambush. New interviews with director Sam Mendes and cinematographer Roger Deakins reveal how the movie dramatizes World War I in a single, feature-length shot.
57 Incredible Photos From World War I
Pictures of the rudimentary weapons and dramatic battles from the war that claimed 16 million lives.
Macron: Europe 'Dominated' by Post-World War I 'Fears'
The French president pointed not only to potential threats from China and Russia, but also from the United States.
Macron Faces Backlash After Missing WWI Commemoration
Jacques Myard of Les Républicains, a center-right French party, and a member of French parliament, said in a tweet that Macron and Philippe's absence demonstrated their "historical ignorance" and represented "a diplomatic fault."
Veterans Protest 'Call of Duty' Tournament
The tournament was going to be held just two weeks after Australia's national day of commemoration.
Einstein Defends Murderous Friend In A 1917 Letter
Einstein described his friend's personality, calling him "goodhearted" but also someone with "a rather sterile, rabbinical mind."
Australia Finds the First Ally Submarine Lost in WWI
The remains of the AE1, which vanished in 1914 with 35 crew on board, have been located near Papa New Guinea.
U.S. Military to Sell 10,000 Historic Handguns
The gun has been fired by the U.S. military for more than 100 years.
Prince William And Kate Middleton World War I Service
The prince said that Britain and Belgium 'stand together... in remembrance of that sacrifice.'
Which War Did Memorial Day First Commemorate?
Can you score ten out of ten in our Memorial Day Quiz?
Hollande, Trudeau Pay Tribute to Canada's WWI Sacrifice
More than 3,500 Canadian soldiers died during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France.
Flanders Fields a Monument to a 'Sepulchre of Crime'
The World War I killing grounds offers a timely place for reflection on the 100th anniversary of America's entry into the war.
The Road Goes On—The Making of Tolkien's 'Silmarillion'
Why Tolkien's posthumous work contains the keys to understanding his Middle-earth.
Tolkien's Love for His Wife Sparked 'Lord of the Rings'
The story behind Tolkien's first tale of Middle-earth, which is receiving a new release in May.
What Is Chlorine Gas and How Did It Become a Weapon?
The Syrian government allegedly dropped barrel bombs full of chlorine on an Aleppo suburb.
The Battle of the Somme Marked a Turning Point In WWI
The battle began on July 1, 1916, and turned the tide for the Allies.
National Doughnut Day's Surprisingly Patriotic Roots
The fried treats are being served up for free at various retailers. Here's why.
Obama Awards Jewish and Black WWI Veterans Posthumous Medals of Honor
Sergeant William Shemin and Private Henry Johnson were recognized "for conspicuous gallantry" nearly a century after serving.