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The Concept of the American 'Backyard' is Newer Than You Think
The birth of the backyard patio can be traced back to World War II.
WORLD WAR TWO
Why Some Trees in Norway Are Missing Their Rings
The village of Kåfjord is still feeling the effects of World War II.
The Typo That Helped End World War II
One missing letter led to the Ministry of Defence accidentally hiring a seaweed expert instead of a codebreaker. Turns out that's just what they needed.
Why the Sri Lankan Navy Raised a World War II Shipwreck—And Then Sank It Again
The British passenger ship SS Sagaing was attacked by Japanese bombers in 1942.
Christine Granville, World War II Special Agent
The fearless Polish countess became Britain's first female special agent during World War II.
Microsoft's Co-Founder Finds WWII Ship Lost for 76 Years
The USS 'Juneau' had five brothers stationed there at one time. Then tragedy struck.
National WWII Museum Launches a European Tour Tracing the 'Band of Brothers' Path
Calling all history buffs.
10 Surprising Facts About Band of Brothers
9. James McAvoy, Tom Hardy, Simon Pegg, Michael Fassbender, Colin Hanks, Dominic Cooper, and Andrew Scott were among some of the up-and-coming actors who appeared in it.
Divers Uncover Undetonated WWII Bomb From the Bottom of Australia's Sydney Harbor
The discovery made a routine diving excursion a little more exciting.
The POW Olympics of World War II
The 1944 Summer Olympics may have never actually happened, but one Polish Prisoner of War camp was determined to keep the tradition alive.
Flights Grounded After World War II Bomb Discovered Near London City Airport
Police are working on removing it from the Thames.
Rosie the Riveter Inspiration Naomi Parker Fraley Dies at 96
Only recently did she learn that she was the inspiration for the World War II icon.
New Documentary Reveals the Surprising Place the Queen's Crown Jewels Were Hidden During WWII
Queen Elizabeth herself was kept in the dark for years.
Construction Workers Discover World War II–Era German Burial Ground in Estonia
An estimated 35,000 German soldiers died in Estonia during World War II while fighting Soviet troops.
How the Darkest Hour Filmmakers Recreated Winston Churchill’s Secret Underground War Rooms
How the talented team behind Joe Wright's new film used research and ingenuity to recreate the Churchill War Rooms.
How World War II Helped Give Birth to the Softcover Book
When America went to war, the softcover book went with it.
The Secret World War II History Hidden in London's Fences
London's housing developments often feature a unique form of fencing: stretchers reused after World War II.
11 Things We Learned About Hedy Lamarr From Bombshell
The actress invented a technology that would become the basis for Wi-Fi, but it wasn’t until 1990 that her accomplishments were recognized—which is the subject of a new documentary.
Metal Salvagers Are Destroying World War II Shipwrecks in Asia
The ships are considered the graves of thousands of sailors.
P.G. Wodehouse's Exile from England
Accused by his countrymen of collaborating with the Nazis, the once-beloved British author fled in 1947 and never looked back.
How a Makeshift Bicycle Saved Curious George From the Nazis
The real-life tale of how the beloved children's book character came to be rivals any movie.
Who Betrayed Anne Frank? A New Investigation Reopens the Case
Led by an ex-FBI agent, a new team of investigators is using data analysis and modern forensic techniques to solve a 70-year-old mystery.