News
Mussolini’s Post-Mortem Photo: A Perilous Journey to Public View
A perilous journey through an Alpine blizzard was crucial in bringing a photo of Mussolini's corpse to the world.
Tag: World War II
Obituary
Winston Churchill’s Final Secretary, Cecily Gemmell, Dies at 101
Cecily Gemmell, who served as one of Winston Churchill's secretaries and traveled the world with him, has died at 101.
International
Japan Urges UN to Remove WWII ‘Enemy State’ Label
Japan's Prime Minister calls for the UN to remove the WWII-era 'enemy state' designation from its Charter, citing recent use by China and Russia.
News
Epic WWII Board Game Challenge: Two Friends Tackle Unfinished Campaign
Two friends in England are attempting to complete 'The Campaign for North Africa,' a notoriously complex WWII board game that has stymied players for decades.
Culture
Nazi-Looted 18th-Century Painting Surfaces in Argentine Real Estate Listing
An 18th-century painting looted by Nazis in the 1940s has reappeared in an Argentine real estate listing, sparking efforts for its repatriation.
International
Putin’s Kuril Islands Visit Sparks Japanese Ire Over WWII Territorial Dispute
Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, seized from Japan in WWII, escalates a long-standing territorial dispute and draws sharp criticism from Tokyo.
Business
Drought Exposes Nazi-Era Wrecks on Danube, Threatening River Traffic
Low Danube water levels due to extreme heat expose WWII Nazi-era sunken vessels, creating navigational hazards and disrupting European trade.
Culture
Ukraine Reburies Controversial Nationalist Hero with State Honors
Ukraine reburies Andriy Melnyk, a divisive figure lauded as an anti-Soviet hero and condemned as a Nazi collaborator, sparking historical debate.