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National WWI Museum and Memorial Opens Century-Old Time Capsule

Aerial view of the National WWI Museum and Memorial

Update – 10/16/2024: The National WWI Museum and Memorial has unveiled the contents of the time capsule that had been placed in the cornerstone of…

Netflix Releases Trailer for ‘The Six Triple Eight’

Still from 'The Six Triple Eight'

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming film about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first and only unit of color with the…

‘Blitz’ Trailer Shows Saoirse Ronan Fighting to Find Her Child Amid German Air Raids on London

Saoirse Ronan as Rita in 'Blitz'

AppleTV+ has ramped up its production of wartime releases, and the streaming service’s latest will center around the Blitz on London, United Kingdom from 1940-41.…

Damian Lewis, Chris Messina Join Brendan Fraser-Led D-Day Movie ‘Pressure’

Troops on Omaha Beach, with ships and barrage balloons stationed off the coast + Portrait of Brendan Fraser + Military portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower

Brendan Fraser has experienced a renaissance (or, should we say, a Brennaissance) since his Oscar-winning role in 2022’s The Whale. It appears he’s continuing to…

Centerpiece of the National World War I Memorial Unveiled in Washington, DC

View of the area where "A Soldier's Journey" will be installed at the National World War I Memorial

Almost a decade in the making, the centerpiece of the National World War I Memorial was finally delivered to Washington, DC. The 58-foot-long, 10-foot-tall bronze…

Roland Emmerich Reveals Possible Concept for Second Season of ‘Those About to Die’

Promotional still for 'Those About to Die'

Anthony Hopkins is arguably one of Hollywood’s most popular and talented actors, and he’s bringing his acting chops to a brand-new historical miniseries. Set in…

BBC Releases Trailer for Highly-Anticipated Second Season of ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’

Promotional image for 'SAS: Rogue Heroes'

In 2022, BBC premiered SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022-present), a scripted series centered around the Special Air Service’s (SAS) efforts in North Africa. The final episode…

EXCERPT: ‘Witty Manny’ – How a Man Drilled in Tyranny Became a Thriving Citizen of American Democracy

KMS Lützow at sea + Military portrait of Emanuel von König

The following is an excerpt from a 40,000-word manuscript written by Philippe Defechereux about Manny’s life, from growing up in an autocratic environment, to the…

Pacific Wrecks Team Locates What They Believe to Be Richard Bong’s Missing P-38 ‘Marge’

Richard Bong standing with his Lockheed P-38 Lightning 'Marge'

Update – 05/24/2024: The joint-organization team involved in the search for US Army Air Forces (USAAF) pilot Richard Bong’s missing Lockheed P-38 Lightning Marge has…

New Trailer Release for Kate Winslet’s Upcoming World War II Film ‘Lee’

Kate Winslet as Elizabeth "Lee" Miller in 'Lee'

A brand new trailer for Kate Winslet’s upcoming World War II-era drama, Lee, has been released. Based on the life of famed war correspondent Elizabeth…

New Trailer Released for Upcoming ANZAC Movie ‘Before Dawn’

Still from 'Before Dawn'

The efforts of soldiers from Australia and New Zealand during the First World War can not be understated, with them engaging in major and prolonged…

Jerry Bruckheimer Doesn’t Know When ‘Top Gun 3’ Will Get Made: ‘Tom Is So Busy’

Tom Cruise as Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Top Gun: Maverick was the second-highest-grossing film of 2022, with fans of Tom Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell flocking to theaters to watch the highly-anticipated sequel…