Prohibited from serving with the U.S. Army as a medical officer, Barbara Stimson was commissioned by the British—and helped ...

The second world war marked a turning point in the history of childhood. To train young people to build peace, authorities ...

For others, like Benelux employee Patrick Livémont, the sense of historical duty takes a more individual and private form.

Along with its legacy of equal human rights, Amsterdam is also one of the world’s most environmentally responsible cities.

A pigeon unintentionally became a hero during World War II and was awarded The Bravery Medal. It has been reported that the medal the pigeon was awarded has gone up for auction for £10,000. Tommy, a ...

Tommy was taking part in a race from Dorset to Cumbria in 1942 when he was completely blown off course in a storm and ended up in Nazi-occupied Holland, ...

A postman found him exhausted and gave him to pigeon fancier and Resistance member Dick Dryver ... the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, at the Dutch embassy in 1946 and became a local ...

See iconic sites around the city through the lens of the defiant French Resistance, diving into hidden stories of everyday life under Nazi control and the heroes of the Resistance. Explore the ...

The first reviews of Sniper Elite: Resistance have appeared. The spin-off of the series by Rebellion studio is receiving average reviews from critics. Despite everything, Sniper Elite: Resistance ...

Dozens of ancient coins believed to have been stolen by Roman troops during the conquest of Britain have been unearthed in a Dutch field. The 44 gold coins bearing the inscription of AD40 British ...

Carla Peperzak didn't speak of her horrific experiences during World War II for 55 years. "It was too painful, and I wanted to forget and live my life fully," Peperzak said Saturday in downtown ...