The Latest Breaking News from World War I

The owner of a Victoria Cross medal honouring a soldier for his bravery on the WWI front lines has made a substantial profit.

Chemical warfare is one of the most devastating forms of conflict. It leverages toxic chemicals to disable, harm or kill without any physical confrontation. Across various conflicts, it has caused tens of thousands of deaths and affected over a million people through injury and long-term health consequences.

Speedballing – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s when World War I soldiers were often treated with a…

As rusting war-era ships decay on the seafloor, their toxic cargoes pose an urgent but often overlooked environmental risk.

If borrowing costs remain high, future lawmakers could be left in a tough spot.

History and photography have always been good buddies.

Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names

The Third Reich sought to cleanse Germany of "decadent" art. Maybe it's just a history lesson with no relevance

National Donut Day is here, and it’s time to indulge in your favorite fried confections without spending a dime. Celebrated annually on the first Friday of June, this delightful holiday originated in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army “Donut Lassies” who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Today,…

Workers have completed a phase of conservation work on historic murals by the late artist Maxo Vanka at St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church near Pittsburgh

Working with the utmost care, a Belgian deminer wiggled a century-old artillery shell from the soil and deposited it safely in a sandbox in the back of his truck.