In the summer of 1914, Europe believed it had reached the height of progress, reason, and moral order. Educated poets, students, and intellectuals marched to war convinced it would be brief, honorable ...

Titled Moonrakers, the book tells the story of the 2nd Battalion, the Wiltshire Regiment, during the First World War. Co-authored by London historian Bob Jones and fellow writer Nick Edwards, the book ...

The First World War, occurring from 1914 to 1918, remains a testament to the endurance and ultimate sacrifice made by millions. Occurring over a century ago, the weather was far less predictable than ...

Instant coffee was popularized during World War I. Find out why soldiers on the frontlines used to call it by a different ...

Roberts died of pneumonia in France on 14 November 1914 while visiting Indian troops fighting in the First World War. His ...

John was my grandfather's cousin and his photo was found when researching our family history. Sadly no-one survives who knew John but his photo and the details of his service in World War 1 has been ...

Women used to waft white feathers at men in the streets during World War 1 to shame those who refused to fight for their ...

If World War 3 breaks out, there are likely to be ways to legally avoid being called up to fight for the UK - but you might ...

In December 1914, British and German soldiers fighting World War I unofficially stopped combat to celebrate Christmas. Known as the Christmas Truce, the moment saw enemies sing carols, exchange gifts, ...

On a cold Christmas Eve in 1914, something extraordinary happened along the Western Front of World War I. The sound of gunfire faded, and in its place came laughter, songs, and the thud of a football ...

Christmas doesn’t stop a war, but it does put a bright circle around the date, making the distance from home and loved ones louder. That’s why the 1914 Christmas Truce keeps coming back on screen. For ...

On Christmas Eve in 1914, a light snowfall began to dust the Western Front, unable to settle on the muddy, waterlogged ground that had been obliterated by months of warfare. Meanwhile, as the smell of ...