This episode tells the story of a secret weapon that transformed air defense during World War II. It follows the scientists, ...

This film uncovers the hidden story of the proximity fuse—one of World War II’s most crucial yet least recognized inventions. Behind closed doors, scientists raced to build a fragile device that could ...

No callers are identified. No conversations are recorded. No phone records are kept. Now speak clearly and when you are finished say: 'Go ahead'.

William McMillan of Casper turned 103 on Dec. 19 and is one of America’s few remaining living World War II veterans. He also ...

During World War II, the United States government produced literally thousands of films. Though many were intended for the average GI, others were considered too sensitive for general viewing.

During World War II, sugar was scarce and everyone made do with less. Turns out, sugar rationing might have shielded an entire generation from diabetes and hypertension. The latest research suggests ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. On this list, I have compiled 20 books that everyone should ...

World War II is one of the most significant events in human history. It claimed the lives of millions, devastated the economies of multiple countries, and forever changed life as we knew it. Its ...

History is seldom tidy. Eras overlap and unfinished business from one period lingers into the next. World War II was a war like no other in the magnitude of its effects on the lives of people and the ...