The Boston Red Sox made franchise history on Sunday, but it wasn’t the kind of history they ever wanted to make.

Among the most disturbing of the desperate measures taken during World War II was the recruitment of child soldiers. Here are five examples.

A legendary lost WWII plane has appeared after 80 years. Richard Bong downed 40 Japanese aircraft in his trusty “Marge.” Then ...

For five days, the survivors of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis were left to fend for themselves in shark-infested waters.

From Japan to Argentina to the US, nations around the world have put their own stamp on the mouthwatering meat – making beef a destination in itself.

Despite spending three years in an internment camp, Raymond Setsuda served during the Korean War. More than 70 years later, ...

History as the Foundation of National Identity and Citizenship A nation’s future is shaped not only by its economic policies or technological progress, but by the historical consciousness of its ...

A groundbreaking new study led by an international team of scientists, including Sri Lankan researcher Tharindu Ranasinghe, has uncovered striking genetic distinctions in two closely related killifish ...

This huge Arizona aviation museum brings aviation history to life with exhibits and aircraft that make the experience feel ...

Japan does not use pure blue traffic lights. The “green” signal is deliberately designed as a bluish-green shade because ...

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The Himeyuri Peace Museum is an emotionally challenging site that remembers one of the most tragic episodes from the Battle ...