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WORLD WAR II HISTORY
In 1939, a US couple crossed Nazi-controlled Europe to save 50 Jewish children after Kristallnacht and every one of them survived the Holocaust. Read their storyIn 1939, Philadelphia lawyer Gilbert Kraus and his wife Eleanor undertook an extraordinary rescue mission that saved 50 Jewish children fro...- She was called world's most beautiful woman. Actress-scientist's invention shaped Bluetooth, GPS and modern Wi-Fi. Who was Hedy Lamarr?Hedy Lamarr was more than a Hollywood star. According to the National Women's History Museum, the Austrian-American actress co-invented a W...
- How Australia’s Brown Tree snakes reached Guam after World War II and left biologists baffled by the invasionBrown tree snakes, an invasive species on Guam, have baffled biologists for years. Their population is believed to have started with only a...
- UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage ListThe UNESCO committee, which meets in Busan through Wednesday, also inscribed the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara and South ...
- 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas: Any dialogue with Pakistan would solely focus on PoK, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh stated no talks with Pakistan beyond Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He emphasized India's capability to counter ...
- Quote of the Day by George Patton: 'The test of success is not what you do when you are on top....'- Inspiring lessons on success, resilience, and never giving up by the most renowned American generals in World War II, known as “Old Blood-and-Guts”Quote of the Day by George Patton: General George Patton taught that real success is born from the ashes of our failures. He emphasized tha...
- Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: 'The price of greatness is...' - The iconic leader's enduring message that true greatness is defined by the burdens you are willing to carryQuote of the day by Winston Churchill: Winston Churchill led Britain through World War II with powerful speeches. His words offered hope an...
- Quote of the day by Sun Tzu: 'Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a...' - Ancient Chinese military general and philosopher's timeless wisdom on why great victories begin with silent preparationQuote of the day by Sun Tzu: Sun Tzu's ancient wisdom on strategy remains highly relevant today. His teachings emphasize careful planning a...
- In 1909, the Eiffel Tower was set to be demolished. Here's how a radio saved the world's most-visited monumentThe Eiffel Tower was initially intended for demolition after twenty years. Its creators faced significant opposition from artists and write...
- Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘I believe that, young or old, we have as much to look forward to…’ – Why hope for the future matters at every stage of lifeQuote of the day: Queen Elizabeth II's long reign symbolized stability through decades of change. Her words encourage appreciating past ach...
- In 1938, millions of Americans thought Martians had invaded Earth after a radio broadcast sounded so real that it triggered nationwide panicIn 1938, radio drama caused panic across America: Orson Welles' 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds caused widespread confusion a...
- In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned from vacation and accidentally discovered penicillin, the medical breakthrough that became the world's most widely used antibioticSir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin accidentally in 1928 after returning from vacation. Howard Florey and Ernst Chain later develop...
- Meet the 'most beautiful woman in the world' Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood icon who escaped Nazi Europe, invented a World War II radio signaling system and earned the title 'mother of Wi-Fi'Hedy Lamarr, a famous Hollywood actress, was also a brilliant inventor. Hedy escaped Nazi Europe and developed a frequency-hopping communic...
- Mark Hamill’s lost Cloud City lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' sells for a record $3.75 million at auction, becoming the most valuable on-screen Star Wars prop ever soldA lightsaber used by Mark Hamill sold for a record $3.75 million at auction. This iconic prop was featured in a shocking scene from The Emp...
- British mansion that secretly recorded Nazi generals during WWII reopens as museumTrent Park mansion reopened as a museum detailing its secret wartime role. British intelligence used hidden microphones to record captured ...
- 'What if my father was a plumber?' Why Warren Buffett calls himself one of the world’s 10 luckiest peopleWarren Buffett called himself one of the world’s luckiest people, crediting his early exposure to investing, natural aptitude and good heal...
- Japanese mindset of turning a disaster into an opportunity showcases in Gion Matsuri - Japan Shinto festival originated to protect from epidemics now a major tourist attractionGion Matsuri originated in the late 9th century as a ritual to appease spirits believed to cause epidemics and to pray for protection from ...
- Quote of the Day by Erwin Rommel: “Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, but...” — why preparation matters, but intelligent decisions matter even more; timeless lessons on strategic thinking, leadership, discipline, and decision-making from the renowned German field marshal during World War IISome lessons never lose their power, no matter how much the world changes. Today’s Quote of the Day comes from Erwin Rommel: “Sweat saves b...
- Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented…’ – A royal lesson on happiness, kindness and the power of givingQuote of the day: Queen Elizabeth II believed a fulfilling life stems from unselfish service to others. She served as the longest-reigning ...
- America’s WWII veterans are almost gone: How many World War II soldiers are still alive today?Fewer than fifty thousand American World War II veterans remain alive today. These veterans are the last living links to a defining global ...
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