Wwii

Discovery of wartime bombs prompts large-scale evacuation in Cologne, Germany

Three American bombs, each with impact fuses, were found during construction work on Monday in Deutz, a bustling area on the bank of the River Rhine.

 A person works by a cordoned off area near the Cologne Cathedral, after the discovery of World War II-era bombs during exploratory work, affecting over 20,000 people, who had to be evacuated on June 4, 2025, in Cologne, Germany.
 Train tracks leading up to main entrance, Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Rediscovered file reveal Auschwitz's 'Angel of Death' comfortable life in Argentina after WWII

 Security personnel detain a Pro-Palestinian protester, on the day of a liberation parade, where they commemorate the victims of war and celebrate freedom, in Wageningen, Netherlands, May 5, 2025

Dutch police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at World War II anniversary event

 ‘I have never argued with anyone’: Ethel Caterham becomes world's oldest person.

‘I have never argued with anyone’: Ethel Caterham becomes world's oldest person


Amber “Gummy Bear,” stolen in WWII, may be over 5,000-years-old

An ancient amber bear figurine, unearthed by miners in northern Poland, is the subject of renewed attention following a study suggesting it dates back to the Upper Paleolithic period.

 Amber “Gummy Bear,” stolen in WWII, may be over 5,000-years-old.

Modern tech unveils WWII submarine 'M-49' lost for 82 years in Russian waters

crew of 22 perished when submarine went missing during combat mission in August 1941.

 Soviet M-class submarine Malyutka VI series.

Wreckage of WWII bomber Baltimore FW282 found in Aegean Sea after 80 years

WWII bomber Baltimore FW282 found in Aegean Sea after 80 years.

 Wreckage of WWII bomber Baltimore FW282 found in Aegean Sea after 80 years.

Former tennis star Boris Becker apologizes after citing SS member's claims about Hitler's survival

Becker's sharing of a post claiming Hitler fled to South America sparked criticism and accusations of promoting conspiracy myths.

 Former tennis star Boris Becker apologizes after citing SS member's claims about Hitler's survival.

Study reveals workings of British Starfish decoy sites that mislead WWII Luftwaffe attacks

Researchers uncover World War II decoy sites designed to divert German bombers from industrial targets in North Staffordshire.

 Researchers uncover World War II decoy sites designed to divert German bombers from industrial targets.

Polish detectorists find 2,000-year-old Roman spatha sword while searching for WWII relics

Experts believe the sword was deposited as a funerary offering during a Przeworsk culture burial.

 Roman spatha sword dating back 2000 years found in Poland's Jura region.

Lost WWII Brazilian warship Vital de Oliveira identified after 80 years

On July 19, 1944, the German submarine U-861 torpedoed the Vital de Oliveira, sinking it and killing about 100 of the 270 crew members.

 Lost WWII Brazilian warship Vital de Oliveira identified after 80 years.

Secret WWII tunnels under London to become new tourist attraction

The £120 million transformation will create a museum, exhibition hall, and entertainment zone in the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels.

 Secret WWII tunnels under London to become new tourist attraction.

Remains of US soldier missing since World War II identified after 80 years

Bryant, at the time 23 -years-old, was assigned to Company B, 4th Ranger Battalion, a unit known as Darby's Rangers.

Operation Avalanche 1943

Korean-Japanese dive probes fate of 183 drowned at Josei coal mine in WWII

Japanese government says it's 'practically difficult' to conduct an investigation due to unclear burial location.

 Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled

The cause of the explosion was an American bomb that had been buried beneath the land surface.

 Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows part of a damaged taxiway at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Oct. 2, 2024. The airport's runway was closed earlier in the day after an explosion was reported, resulting in the suspension of all Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways flights.