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    Rosemary Giles

    Rosemary Giles is a history content writer with Hive Media. She received both her bachelor of arts degree in history, and her master of arts degree in history from Western University. Her research focused on military, environmental, and Canadian history with a specific focus on the Second World War. As a student, she worked in a variety of research positions, including as an archivist. She also worked as a teaching assistant in the History Department.

    Since completing her degrees, she has decided to take a step back from academia to focus her career on writing and sharing history in a more accessible way. With a passion for historical learning and historical education, her writing interests include social history, and war history, especially researching obscure facts about the Second World War. In her spare time, Rosemary enjoys spending time with her partner, her cats, and her horse, or sitting down to read a good book.

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    Articles by Rosemary Giles:

    Before He Was Herman Munster, Fred Gwynne Served With the US Navy During World War II

    Fred Gwynne as Herman Munster in 'The Munsters'

    Fred Gwynne, the beloved actor known for his iconic roles in The Munsters (1964-66) and Pet Sematary (1989), led a remarkable life beyond the silver…

    Lionel Crabb: The Mystery Behind the Missing British Frogman

    Soviet cruiser Ordzhonikidze at sea + Lionel Crabb wearing a suit

    During the Second World War, there were a variety of special units created to deal with threats from enemies both at home and overseas. One…

    Road Workers Were Amazed By An Unexpected World War II-Era Discovery In Chartres

    Crew using a mechanical digger to lift a mud-covered M5 Stuart from the ground

    During the six years that made up the Second World War, the Allied and Axis nations deployed an astonishing number of troops and armaments across…

    Wes Studi Served in Vietnam Before Becoming an Actor and Veterans Advocate

    Wes Studi as Magua in 'The Last of the Mohicans'

    Wes Studi is best known for his roles in such award winning films as Dances with Wolves (1990), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Geronimo: An…

    Laurence Fishburne Saved Emilio Estevez’s Life on the Set of ‘Apocalypse Now’

    Still from 'Apocalypse Now' + Emilio Estevez standing on a red carpet + Laurence Fishburne standing on a red carpet

    The iconic Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now (1979) captures daring feats and fearless acts onscreen, but, behind the scenes, the adventure was just as intense.…

    US Navy SEAL? Deadly Sniper? Debunking the Rumors About Mister Rogers’ Military Service

    American soldiers running toward Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters hovering over an open field + Portrait of Fred Rogers

    Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (1968-2001) was one of the most iconic children’s shows in North America. On-air for 31 seasons, it was lauded for its thoughtful…

    34 Miles of Tunnels Were Dug By the British Military Beneath the Rock of Gibraltar

    View of the Rock of Gibraltar + People walking down a tunnel beneath the Rock of Gibraltar

    A British territory north of Spain, Gibraltar is a beloved tourist destination that experiences naval dockyard actively by the British Royal Navy. Lesser known are…

    J.R.R. Tolkien’s Experiences During the Battle of the Somme Influenced ‘The Lord of the Rings’

    Shell exploding on the battle field + Still from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'

    J.R.R. Tolkien is renowned for crafting the legendary high-fantasy tales of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Before earning fame as an author,…

    Germany Hoped to Weaponize the Occult to Win the Second World War

    Paul Freeman, Wolf Kahler and Ronald Lacey as Dr. René Belloq, Col. Dietrich and Maj. Arnold Toht in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

    Germany thought up several strategies to increase its chances of winning World War II, including the breeding of potato bugs to decimate enemy crops and…

    The Battle of Athens Saw Armed War Veterans Take On Corruption in Their Local Government

    Crowd standing among overturned vehicles in the middle of a street

    In the post-war summer of 1946, the small town of Athens, Tennessee became the epicenter of an event that went down in history as the…

    Japan Turned to Kamikaze Frogmen to Defend Against a Potential Allied Invasion

    Aircraft at the bottom of the seafloor + Japanese kamikaze pilot tying a bandana around his head

    In the final stages of the Second World War, both the Allied and Axis powers turned to more extravagant plans in an attempt to bring…

    Flying ‘the Hump’ Required Allied Pilots to Fly Over the Himalayas in Terrible Conditions

    Curtiss C-46 Commando flying over the Himalayas

    During the Second World War, the Allied forces in the China Burma India (CBI) Theater faced a formidable logistical challenge in supplying troops and equipment…