June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most ...
A bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has devastated the country, further isolated Russia from the West and fueled economic insecurity around the world. With airspace closed and missiles flying ...
The 860-year-old cathedral has been repaired in a time frame many thought impossible. But rather than basking in success, President Emmanuel Macron is mired in political crisis. By Catherine ...
Smithsonian museums on and near the National Mall will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, due to security, road closures, and other restrictions, for the Presidential Inaugural. We apologize for ...
The global superpower stand-off that brought the world to the brink of destruction. BBC Two's new Cold War Season explores the cultural and political impact of a conflict that divided the world ...
D-Day veterans Bernard Morgan (left), 100, and Jack Mortimer, 100, travelled to Normandy for the 2024 commemorations World leaders including King Charles and US President Joe Biden joined D-Day ...
If you love animals, you’re surely going to get hooked on our venture that strives to make this planet a better place for our wildlife. According to experts, we are witnessing a rapid loss of species ...
Israel has received more U.S. military aid than any other country since World War II. Here is the assistance it has received since the war in Gaza began. Omer Neutra, a U.S.-Israeli citizen ...
British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge across the river Kwai for their Japanese captors in occupied Burma, not knowing that the allied forces are planning a daring commando raid through the ...