AI identifies 4,800 unknown Holocaust victims
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence project at Yad Vashem successfully identifies thousands of Holocaust victims through advanced document analysis, bringing names back from oblivion.
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BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90
Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.
Sikh Soldiers: WWI's Forgotten Warriors
Discover how over 130,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside British forces during the First World War, forming a crucial yet overlooked chapter in military history.
Himmler's grandson breaks silence on Nazi crimes
In a remarkable act of historical reckoning, the grandson of SS leader Heinrich Himmler speaks out against his ancestor's atrocities and Nazi ideology in a powerful documentary interview.
D-Day Veteran's True Story Inspires Powerful New War Film
An 89-year-old D-Day veteran's emotional pilgrimage to Normandy inspires a powerful new war film starring Pierce Brosnan, based on true events that will leave audiences deeply moved.
Dig begins for WW2 hero pilot's lost plane after 80 years
A major archaeological excavation is underway to recover the wreckage of a heroic RAF pilot's plane that crashed during a training mission in 1944, offering closure to his family after eight decades.
Film4's WWII Film Marathon: Dunkirk to Schindler's List
Discover Film4's spectacular lineup of the finest World War II films, from Dunkirk's heroic evacuation to Schindler's powerful redemption story. Your ultimate guide to wartime cinema excellence.
True story behind Netflix's new war film revealed
Discover the incredible real-life inspiration for Netflix's powerful new war drama starring Pierce Brosnan, based on a 89-year-old veteran's astonishing journey to honour his fallen comrades.
Kipling's desperate WWI letters about missing son revealed
Newly discovered correspondence reveals the Jungle Book author's desperate search for his son John during the Battle of Loos, exposing a father's private torment behind the public patriotism.
Scottish church organist was Hitler's personal pianist
The extraordinary double life of a quiet Scottish church organist has been revealed as that of Hitler's former personal pianist, exposing a dark chapter of history hidden in rural Scotland for decades.
USS Tang: The Submarine That Sank With Its Own Torpedo
Newly unearthed documents reveal the harrowing final moments of the USS Tang, the US submarine that tragically sank itself with its own torpedo in 1944, claiming 78 lives in one of World War II's most devastating naval accidents.
Chinese soldiers fought at D-Day, diary discovery reveals
Historical discovery uncovers astonishing account of Chinese servicemen fighting alongside Allied forces during the Normandy landings, rewriting WWII narratives.
WW3 Alert: Putin's Nuclear Threats Could Trigger Global War
Top security analysts reveal Russia's Ukraine invasion could escalate into nuclear warfare, with chilling parallels to 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Exclusive analysis of the terrifying global implications.
Ronaldo smashes World Cup record in Portugal victory
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has made football history yet again, becoming the first male player to score in five different World Cups during Portugal's thrilling 3-2 win against Ghana.
British teen soldier James Leipzig fought Nazis in WWII
The incredible journey of James Leipzig, who at just 15 years old lied about his age to join the British Army and fight against Nazi Germany in World War II.
World Cup 2026 Draw Date Revealed for Historic Tournament
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw date has been officially announced, setting the stage for the biggest football tournament in history featuring 48 teams across North America.
Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.
World Cup 2026 Draw Date Confirmed for Vancouver
FIFA announces December 2025 for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup draw in Vancouver, setting the stage for the expanded 48-team tournament across North America.
Caribbean workers' vital WWII contribution revealed
A groundbreaking new documentary reveals how thousands of Caribbean workers played a crucial role in Allied victory during World War II, a story largely overlooked by history books.
WWII Cockleshell Heroes training pool faces demolition
Fury erupts over plans to demolish the secret training pool used by Britain's legendary Cockleshell Heroes before their daring WWII raid, with historians and locals fighting to preserve this crucial piece of military heritage.
Irish leader's father served with British forces in WWII
Taoiseach Micheál Martin discloses his father's unexpected service in the British armed forces during World War II, highlighting complex Irish-British historical ties.
Ex-NATO Commander's Chilling WW3 Nuclear Warning
Exclusive: Retired US General's dire prediction reveals world is 'closer to nuclear conflict than ever before' amid escalating Ukraine war and Middle East violence
Prague's Secret Nazi Railway Unearthed by Archaeologists
Archaeologists uncover chilling remains of Prague's 'death railway' built by Jewish prisoners for Nazi transport in WWII's final days - a haunting discovery revealing untold stories of suffering.
Secret tunnel found in Salzburg mansion with Porsche-Zweig links
A mysterious underground tunnel has been discovered beneath a Salzburg mansion once owned by Porsche heir Louise Piech, revealing hidden connections to celebrated Jewish writer Stefan Zweig in a startling historical revelation.
Nuclear documentary 'The Bomb' reveals ongoing threat
Gripping new documentary 'The Bomb' reveals the terrifying reality of nuclear weapons and the chilling countdown to potential global destruction that continues today.
Cold War nuclear bunker with blast monitor for sale
A remarkable piece of Cold War history has emerged on the property market - a fully-equipped nuclear bunker complete with original blast monitoring equipment, hidden beneath a Scottish hillside.
Trump bids for 2026 World Cup tickets amid legal cases
Donald Trump makes unprecedented move to secure premium 2026 World Cup tickets amid ongoing criminal cases, raising questions about FIFA's allocation process and political influence in football.
Falklands War Hero's Medals Sold After Water Bottle Saves Life
The remarkable tale of Sergeant Jim Prescott, whose life was saved when a bullet hit his water bottle during the Falklands War. His widow reluctantly sells his gallantry medals following his untimely death.
SS officer defied Hitler to save British royals in Colditz
A gripping new podcast reveals the astonishing tale of a German SS officer who secretly worked against the Führer to protect British royal prisoners in Colditz Castle, a story of courage and conscience buried for decades.
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