The Latest Breaking News from World War II

Poland's right-wing leaders have amplified their denunciations of a new feature film by Polish director Agnieszka Holland before its premiere in the country

The scanning and rescuing of this data provides a window into the past. 

English Heritage is preparing to unveil its 1,000th blue plaque, the famous discs that dot the walls of buildings throughout London to mark the places where scientists, artists, politicians and activists have made history

Two pilots died when their vintage planes collided in front of tens of thousands of spectators Sunday at the final day of the Reno Air Races

Historian Samuel Moyn's account of the downfall of liberalism raises intriguing questions — but can't answer them

Thousands of Hasidic Jews visit Uman to see the grave of Rabbi Nachman, ignoring the threat from Russia’s invasion.

Five years after 17 people died when a duck boat sank on a Missouri lake, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for the amphibious World War II vessels retrofitted for tourist excursions

In an unprecedented move, the Vatican is beatifying a Polish family of nine — parents and their small children — who were all executed for having sheltered Jews during World War II

Doctors say having a traumatic brain injury can also speed up cognitive decline. 

As Russian students headed back to school this year, many were given updated history textbooks – part of an attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to reaffirm his chosen narrative of Russia’s place in the world. The new books include a glorified account of Russia's history, derision aimed at its…

Jacob Stolworthy walks through some of most shocking moments in cinema history