Anyone Up for First World War Food?
Marking the centenary of WWI is not just about commemorating the departed or the events. One can also mark the celebration by making and getting…
Britain Celebrates WWI Centenary in Darkness
On August 4th, the official start date of the WWI centenary, Great Britain was host a number of events in honor of the war that…
8 Great WWI Movies in Honor of the Great War’s Centenary
As the world recently marked the 100th year of the outbreak of the First World War (August 4, to be exact), here are 8 great…
Ceramic Poppies ‘Sell Like Hot Pancakes’
Thousands of the ceramic poppies made in remembrance of the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War went like hot pancakes within hours of going…
Could the Bulletproof Silk Vest Stop the Assassination Which Sparked WWI? Tests Say Yes
The Royal Armouries confirmed that the bulletproof silk vest has the capabilities to stop bullets. Unfortunately, Archduke Franz Ferdinand forgot to wear one on the…
Royal Mint Releases £20 Coin in Celebration of the WWI Centenary
The Royal Mint recently released the £20 coin to celebrate the centenary of the start of the First World War. The Royal Mint struck 250,000 £20 coins…
Series Contemplates Role of WWI Railroads
The use of WWI railroads was an important factor in the transportation of troops, though not everyone is fully aware of this fact. Literally millions…
The Great War and Historical Ignorance
The problem of historical ignorance has been noted in younger generations for some time, but it appears to be especially pronounced now that the world…
Colorized Photos from WWI on Display
The process of creating colorized photos has been somewhat refined over the years, due to increasingly better technology. Not only are they becoming much easier…
WWI Watch of Deceased Somme Veteran Recovered
A WWI watch has been recovered from the site of the Battle of the Somme. Its original owner died during the battle, but his timepiece…
War Resisters Honored During WWI Centenary
Many were not too keen on the idea of war resisters while the First World War was in full flux. Even those who believed that…
User Identification Sought for Historical Remains
A large number of historical remains from WWI that were photographed during the war have been documented on the internet, where a new British project…