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'If the 20th century AD were dated at the same resolution as the 20th century BC, the two World Wars would be indistinguishable in time; and the Montgomery Bus Strike might post-date the release of Mandela." So wrote the Exact Chronology of Early Societies' (ECHOES) team of palaeohistorians at Groningen…

The St Albans based pub has survived the three wars, 17 recessions, two World Wars and five pandemics

Robinson's bakery, based in Failsworth, has survived two World Wars, the Covid-19 pandemic, and many Prime Ministers since 1864, but the cost-of-living crisis threatens to wipe the business out

Australia's oldest living person has survived two world wars, two global pandemics, and family tragedy. As he celebrates another birthday, he still loves life.

Frank Mawer was made a ward of the state aged just 14. He has lived through two pandemics, two world wars and the Great Depression. He turns 110 on August 15.

NADINE Dorries never forgets the brave sacrifice of the heroic soldiers who gave their lives in the 11 world wars.

A war in Europe instantly creates parallels with the world wars for people in the UK and other European countries. This connection represents what most people know and are taught about conflict on the continent. The media coverage and response to the war in Ukraine have also invoked familiar images…

The Forth of Firth has twelve small islands scattered around the coast but it might be surprising for some to learn that they were turned into defence fortifications during the world wars.