Roman Cupid figurine among over 10,000 artifacts unearthed by highway dig
Objects uncovered during the recent excavations date from various time periods spanning more than 12,000 years of history.
WWII "Great Escape" pilot's lost Spitfire set to fly again after 83 years
The aircraft shot down by German planes in 1942 was piloted by an airman who took part in a famous POW camp breakout.
Unexploded WWI and WWII bombs growing "much more sensitive"
Explosive weapons from the world wars may be getting more and more volatile and are at risk of exploding when disturbed.
WWII artifact wrapped in potato sacks mysteriously found in remote peat bog
The object was discovered by a contractor who was conducting peatland restoration works, but its origins remain unclear.
I'm hunting for Nazi U-boats loaded with looted treasure
We found lots of amazing evidence along the way, some of it mind-blowing.
Archaeologists uncover "10,000 years of history" during roadworks
Among the finds are a Stone Age tool site and an U.S. Army camp from WWII that was in use until D-Day.
Thought lost in WW2, records discovery reveals secrets of ancient people
The discovery "adds significantly" to our understanding of these ancient communities, researcher Jenny Metcalfe told Newsweek.
'Treasure hunter' hits the jackpot with WWII-era find in Georgia creek
Zach Byrd's discovery may be associated with what General George S. Patton described as "the greatest battle implement ever devised."
Secrets of America's bloodiest WWII battle revealed by drones
The Battle of the Bulge was one of the most important battles of the war, as well as one of the largest ever fought by the U.S. Army.
Russia's WWII camouflage tactic to protect Black Sea Fleet
Russia is employing a "radical new approach" as its Black Sea Fleet is increasingly being targeted by maritime drones, a defense analyst said.
Man finds abandoned WW2 guns and eerie underground tunnel network
A video by the "Tattooed Traveler" takes viewers around the dark tunnels and hidden rooms of the Pico da Castanheira Battery in the Azores.
German archaeologists find "well preserved" bar in abandoned WWII bunker
The bunker, which could house almost 400 people, was built in 1940-41 for use as an underground shelter during air raids.
Russian state TV rewrites WWII narrative: "Europe took side of the Nazis"
BBC journalist Francis Scarr said Dmitry Kiselyov's comments are a "jaw-droppingly shameless rewriting of history."
Volgograd opposes Stalingrad name change as Putin comes to town
The Russian president was in the city to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Stalingrad.
Russia compares Ukraine war to Battle of Stalingrad on 80th anniversary
Duma deputies have reportedly been told to promote the comparison between the Ukraine invasion and the historic World War II battle.
Kremlin "didn't take it far enough" in WWII, Russian lawmaker says
"We will win, 100 percent," said Andrey Gurulyov, a Russian parliament member and former military commander. "Where? Everywhere! Everywhere!"
Russia will destroy Leopard tanks just like Tigers in WWII, minister warns
"German main battle tanks...green light for partners to supply similar weapons," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Professor not prepared for contents of lost 1942 reel hoped to be WWII film
"To be fair, I could be in the middle of one of the most significant historical moments and still be captivated by puppies," said one commenter on Twitter.
Stanford linguists show how Nazis got away with murder
The team analyzed the language used in propaganda between 1927 and 1945 to understand how Nazis dehumanized Jews.
When was the first nuclear bomb made and by whom?
Nuclear weapons generate their huge explosive power through the splitting—or fission—of certain elements, such as uranium or plutonium.
Casts of ancient sea monster destroyed in WWII raids discovered
The casts have appeared after decades of obscurity where no copies of the long-lost fossil were known to exist.
Inside abandoned underground WWII fortress built by Mussolini
The incredible abandoned fortress is part of a system of fortifications that spread over 1,000 miles across Italy's northern frontier.
California megadrought reveals long-lost WWII ghost ship on dried lake bed
No one knows how or when the wrecked World War II military vessel—dubbed the "ghost boat"—ended up in Lake Shasta.
Drought in Europe Causes Sunken WWII Warships to Emerge Out of Danube River
More than 20 ships, some laden with explosives, have been exposed to the surface.
Rare German WWII Watch Worn By Nazi Pilot May Sell for Thousands
Made by the renowned German watchmakers A. Lange & Sohne in the early 1940s, the watch was supplied to the Luftwaffe during the conflict.
Woman Discovers Grandma's Diary Confirms Identity of WWII Spy
A woman has discovered that a diary preserved by her grandmother reveals the identity of a WWII British spy codenamed Agent Mullet.
Thousands of British Schoolchildren Were Trained as WWII Assassins: Author
The new book by Andrew Chatterton has lifted the lid on the network of civilian saboteurs and spies trained to defeat Adolf Hitler's army.
Historian Details Pius XII's Troubling Alliances With Mussolini, Hitler
Critics have long argued Pius XII did nothing to stop the genocide of the Jewish people.
World's Only Known Surviving D-Day Ration Pack Discovered at Museum
The "Assault Ration Pack" was issued to British and Commonwealth soldiers for the famous Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944.
Unearthed RAF Log Book Reveals Secrets of World War II's Forgotten Heroes
As well as showing the sense of humor maintained despite being at war, it also features a "rogues gallery" of personnel who were blacklisted for bad behavior.