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National & Local

Lost village lies beneath beautiful reservoir after it was drowned in the war

A village in the Peak District was submerged in the 1940s to supply water for industries during World War II, and its ruins now lie beneath the Ladybower Reservoir.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Dumping site for war ammunition found in the sea during cable work

A previously unknown dumping site for World War II ammunition has been discovered in Herjangsfjorden, Norway, during cable maintenance operations.

Mar 23 • 05:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Crazy Mother or StB? The Massacre of the Family of a Czech Who Made Games Famous for Hitler Remains a Mystery

The article explores the mysterious death of the family of Czech scientist Erich Hudec, whose work was notably used in promoting the 1936 Berlin Olympics, potentially linked to the StB during the post-war period.

Mar 23 • 05:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Jonjić: Tuđman studied war victims and revealed the myth of 'genocidal Croats' (IX.)

Historian Tomislav Jonjić discusses Franjo Tuđman's long-standing focus on WWII victims and the political motivations behind his research.

Mar 22 • 20:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Maria Quisling was likely a drug user. So what?

The article discusses a new book about female Norwegian Nazis, specifically focusing on Maria Quisling and the importance of women's roles in totalitarian movements.

Mar 22 • 12:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY ⟩ Famous ENSV art ensembles were established in Jaroslavl

In 1942, during World War II, the Estonian SSR State Art Ensembles were formed in Jaroslavl to serve the Soviet military and support units.

Mar 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Malić responded to Kekin regarding her criticism of the Croatian Army: Here’s what he said

Gordan Malić and Ivana Kekin engage in a public disagreement over the portrayal of the Croatian Army in schools and the legacy of World War II partisans.

Mar 21 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The 'Free France' at sea, a beautiful unknown story

The article discusses the historical significance of the 'Free French' naval forces during World War II, highlighted by President Emmanuel Macron's choice to name a future aircraft carrier after this movement.

Mar 21 • 16:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Cruel Century: The Hermetic Against Hitler. The Story of Jan Kefer

This article discusses the life of Jan Kefer, who opposed the Nazi regime during World War II.

Mar 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The World War II bombs lying in the Baltic Sea are surprisingly rich oases of life

A recent study reveals that World War II ordnance found on the seabed of the Baltic Sea has become unexpectedly rich habitats, supporting significantly more biodiversity than the surrounding sea floor.

Mar 21 • 07:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Hitler's Attempt to be Blown Up Failed, Learn What Happened That Day

The article discusses the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler on March 21, 1943, when a bomb plot orchestrated by former German military officials did not succeed due to Hitler's early departure from the event.

Mar 21 • 01:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

When the Nazi Devil Visited the Prado and Other Unpublished Documents of the 20th Century Barbarity Rescued by the Castañé Collection: "Polarization and Intolerance Are Similar to the 1930s"

The article discusses the Castañé Collection, which comprises historical documents detailing the impact of polarization and intolerance reminiscent of the 1930s.

Mar 20 • 23:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the movie that serves as an epilogue to the saga, set against the backdrop of World War II

The article discusses the new film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man," which serves as a conclusion to the series, centering on Tommy Shelby in 1940 during World War II.

Mar 20 • 15:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gloss: The Spotlight

Author Len Deighton, known for his writings on heroes, soldiers, wars, and spies, has passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind significant literary contributions and unanswered questions regarding cause and effect.

Mar 20 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Learn how the plane crash that killed Cásper Líbero and Dom José Gaspar happened

A plane crash in 1943 claimed the lives of prominent Brazilian journalist Cásper Líbero, architect Attilio Corrêa Lima, and São Paulo Archbishop Dom José Gaspar, after their aircraft encountered severe fog on approach to Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SS Massacre in Italy: Anonymous Victims to Be Identified

Eighty years after one of the worst SS massacres in Italy during World War II, efforts are underway to identify the last unknown victims using DNA samples.

Mar 20 • 13:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Miners Waded Through Sulfuric Acid in the Shafts: How Czechoslovakia Mined Uranium for the Soviet Union

The article discusses the uranium mining operations in Czechoslovakia, particularly around Stráž pod Ralskem, which took place to fulfill Soviet Union's uranium supply agreement during and after World War II.

Mar 20 • 12:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A part of Putin's speech about helping Czechoslovakia in 1938 is spreading. He shifts blame to Poland

The article discusses a segment of a speech by Putin that inaccurately claims Czechoslovakia received help from the Soviet Union in 1938, while placing blame on Poland for the events leading up to World War II.

Mar 20 • 11:34 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Trump compares US strikes on Iran to WWII Pearl Harbor attack

Former President Donald Trump drew a parallel between U.S. military strikes on Iran and the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II.

Mar 20 • 11:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway could have had the Germans clean up the ammunition – chose dumping in Lake Mjøsa

The article discusses Norway's decision post-World War II to dump German ammunition in Lake Mjøsa instead of allowing the Germans to dismantle it themselves.

Mar 20 • 10:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Sensational discovery in Krosno. The cellars hid a secret. "Military discovery"

A significant archaeological discovery was made in Krosno, Poland, where military artifacts from World War I and II were uncovered during renovation work.

Mar 19 • 19:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Golden Train Found? The Seeker Breaks Silence. 'I Wouldn't Live to See the Next Day'

Michał Motak, leader of the 'Golden Train 2025' search group, announced the potential discovery of three World War II railway cars in a hidden tunnel in Poland and discussed plans for further exploration contingent on weather conditions.

Mar 19 • 19:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After 83 years, the body of a marine missing during World War II is identified

The remains of U.S. Marine Norton V. Retzsch, missing for 83 years in the Solomon Islands since World War II, have been identified and will be returned to the U.S. for a military burial.

Mar 19 • 17:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Some monsters deserve a painful death, the game Nekome: Nazi Hunter invites you to a bloody hunt for Nazis

The article discusses the video game Nekome: Nazi Hunter, which engages players in a violent quest against Nazis.

Mar 19 • 13:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What time does "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" premiere on Netflix? Premiere times by country this March 20, what it is about and what you need to know

The highly anticipated film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" premieres on Netflix on March 20, 2026, serving as the series' grand finale.

Mar 19 • 11:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Golden Train Found? Sensational Reports from Lower Silesia

Reports suggest that the legendary 'Golden Train,' rumored to contain valuables hidden by Germans during WWII, may have been located in a mining tunnel in Lower Silesia.

Mar 19 • 10:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Macron Reveals the Name of the Largest European Warship

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the largest warship ever built in Europe will be named 'Free France,' in honor of the French resistance during World War II.

Mar 19 • 09:38 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Name of France's Next Aircraft Carrier

France's upcoming nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be named 'France libre' to honor the resistance against Nazi occupation, according to President Emmanuel Macron.

Mar 18 • 20:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Okunoshima: the dark past of the island where more rabbits live than people

Okunoshima, a small island in Japan known for its rabbit population, holds a dark history tied to World War II and chemical warfare.

Mar 18 • 18:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The Cruel Crime of Germans in the Hospital. The Untried Doctor Received a Cross of Merit from the FRG After the War

An investigation into Nazi atrocities in a psychiatric hospital in Poland reveals systematic murders of patients, including children, by German medical staff during World War II.

Mar 18 • 17:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man on Netflix: release date, time, and what you need to know

The film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' is set to premiere on Netflix on March 20, 2026, bringing closure to the Shelby family's story.

Mar 18 • 14:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Traffic on the busy highway suddenly stopped: danger lurked underground for decades

A traffic incident on Tilžės plento in Tauragė was caused by the discovery of a possibly explosive object buried underground since World War II.

Mar 18 • 13:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Consequences of Wars

The article discusses the detrimental effects of wars on global stability, human life, and the environment, emphasizing the shift in warfare strategy since World War II.

Mar 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

‘Free France’: Macron names next aircraft carrier after WWII French resistance

President Emmanuel Macron announced that the next French aircraft carrier will be named 'Free France' to honor the resistance during World War II.

Mar 18 • 12:35 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Kremlin agrees with Trump on standard of European leaders

The Kremlin supports Trump's criticism of current Western European leaders, likening them unfavorably to historical figures from World War II.

Mar 18 • 12:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Cinema: Old Man, what now?

The article discusses the latest film 'Peaky Blinders – The Immortal Man,' focusing on the character Tommy Shelby's search for peace amid wartime chaos.

Mar 18 • 09:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History. The Relations Between Stalin and His South Slavic Colleague Tito Begin to Wobble

The relations between Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin and Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito deteriorated rapidly in the years following World War II, leading to Yugoslavia's expulsion from the socialist bloc.

Mar 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Police Found Hundreds of Ammunition During Construction of Highway D3

Czech police uncovered hundreds of World War II ammunition pieces, including 200 grenades, during the construction of Highway D3 near Dolní Dvořiště.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Heading Towards Chaos

The article discusses how the international order established after World War II is being dismantled by the actions of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly in relation to military interventions in Iran.

Mar 17 • 12:50 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Our critique of 'The Beams and the Shadows', a carnival of specters

A strong critique of the film 'The Beams and the Shadows', which explores the life of controversial journalist Jean Luchaire during World War II.

Mar 17 • 09:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The most uncomfortable royal wedding: the day Princess Beatrix challenged the Netherlands to marry a young former German soldier

This article recounts the controversial wedding of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands to Claus von Amsberg, which faced significant backlash due to his German nationality shortly after World War II.

Mar 17 • 04:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Baltic University – An 80 Year Old Wonder in the Ruins

The Baltic University, established on March 16, 1946, in the British occupation zone of Germany, serves as a noteworthy example of international cooperation and the pursuit of education by our people.

Mar 16 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Next week, archaeologists promise to resume work exhuming the remains of Soviet soldiers from the center of Šiauliai

Archaeologists are set to resume excavation work in Šiauliai next week to exhume the remains of Soviet soldiers buried during World War II.

Mar 16 • 10:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ Legionnaires' Commemoration March in Riga

A commemorative march for Latvian legionnaires killed in World War II took place in Riga, featuring participation from local politicians and extensive police presence.

Mar 16 • 10:24 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

PHOTO: The Legionnaires' Memorial March in Riga concluded without incidents

A memorial march in Riga honoring Latvian legionnaires from World War II took place peacefully with around 200 participants.

Mar 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

PHOTO: Hundreds of people participated in the legionnaires' memorial march in Riga

Hundreds participated in a memorial march in Riga honoring the Latvian Legionnaires, with notable political figures and a substantial police presence.

Mar 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History: The Latvian Legion Participates in the Battles by the Velikaya River

The article commemorates the battles involving the Latvian Legion near the Velikaya River in March 1944, highlighting their struggles against overwhelming Soviet forces.

Mar 16 • 04:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lawyer Choi Bong-tae and former reporter Jeong Dae-ha receive gratitude plaque for their dedication to forced labor victims

Choi Bong-tae, a lawyer, and Jeong Dae-ha, a former reporter, received a gratitude plaque for their unwavering dedication to victims of Japanese forced labor during World War II from a civic group.

Mar 16 • 02:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nazi Germany before the World War: The Warning Sign from Munich

The article explores the implications and historical significance of the 1938 Munich Agreement as described in a detailed analysis by Christian Goeschel and Daniel Hedinger.

Mar 15 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Memory March for the 50,000 Holocaust Jews

A memory march was held in Thessaloniki to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the deportation of the Jewish community to Auschwitz.

Mar 15 • 11:05 UTC

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