Among the millions of World War II veterans were seven future U.S. presidents. Some only narrowly survived the experience.

Prohibited from serving with the U.S. Army as a medical officer, Barbara Stimson was commissioned by the British—and helped ...

Photos donated to a Hungarian archive reveal the devastating aftermath of the siege of Budapest, which ended 80 years ago.

I knew my mom was a WAC (Women’s Army Corps) but didn't know the details or historical significance until Tyler Perry released 'The Six Triple Eight' ...

A playground expansion in a small England town turned up a massive stockpile of unexploded World War II-era "practice" bombs.

The second world war marked a turning point in the history of childhood. To train young people to build peace, authorities ...

Over 160 unexploded practice bombs dating all the way back to World War II have been discovered underneath a children’s playground in the United Kingdom, officials said.

Local council in northern English town of Wooler discovered dozens of unexploded World War Two bombs under a children's playground. Video credit: Wooler Parish Council.

The Vital de Oliveira was a civilian ship, built in 1910 and outfitted as an auxiliary naval craft when Brazil entered World War II on the side of the Allies. It was transporting supplies ...

Bill Gates has written a memoir in which he says he would probably be ­diagnosed with autism were he a kid in school today.

Wendell Williams takes readers with him on the first part of his journey through Eastern Europe over the Christmas holiday.

Here's where Moana 2 really shows us how far Moana has grown ... With the weight of the world on her shoulders, Moana sets a course for Motufetu, along with an upgraded canoe and a new crew.