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Unlike her contemporary Queen Melisende of Jerusalem, Empress Matilda would never rule as Queen of England and instead was known only as the "Lady of the English."

The Forgotten Women Who Ruled the Medieval Middle East

A new book tells the tales of the queens of Jerusalem.

Sarah Durn January 25, 2022

The English and Scottish soldiers locked in battle.

Musselburgh, Scotland

Rough Wooing Memorial

Sculptures depicting Scottish and English soldiers in battle honor a 16th-century conflict.

Notre-Dame of Bangui Cathedral

Bangui, Central African Republic

Notre-Dame of Bangui Cathedral

Amidst political unrest, this Roman Catholic Cathedral has helped organize peace talks.

Grande Mosquée de Bangui

Bangui, Central African Republic

Grande Mosquée de Bangui

This mosque is an enduring symbol of Central African Republic's rich Muslim heritage.

Few have ventured into the narrow tunnels of Dai 32 Gunshireibu-go since the Japanese army abandoned the bunker in May 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa.

Could an Infamous WWII Bunker Become a Symbol of Peace?

The tunnels under Okinawa's Shuri Castle should be preserved as a reminder of the costs of war, advocates say.

Azby Brown December 9, 2021

Walmer Castle

Walmer, England

Walmer Castle and Gardens

This curious Tudor-era castle was once home to Napoleon's greatest adversary, the Duke of Wellington.

Melbourne, Australia

Speakers’ Corner

From the late 19th century until the 1960s, these stone-lined "stumps" were a popular place for people to air their views on local and international issues.

Dresden, Germany

'Der Krieg War'

A moving and macabre World War I-era painting by the great artist Otto Dix.

Grove of Remembrance

11 Memorials to Visit on Veteran's Day

A few lesser-known places to reflect and honor the holiday.

Jonathan Carey November 11, 2021

How World War I Turned Soldiers Into Tourists

A new exhibit reveals the wondrous sights service members found away from the trenches.

April White November 8, 2021

(Detail) This 1882 engraving of Ragnarok shows Odin mounted on a horse fighting the wolf Fenrir.

The Long, Hidden History of the Viking Obsession With Werewolves

A symbol both of chaos and order, the wolf came to represent many things for the Vikings.

Sarah Durn October 27, 2021

Australian Nurses Memorial Centre

Melbourne, Australia

Australian Nurses Memorial

A poignant memorial to remember the Australian nurses who lost their lives during the Second World War.

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Stones of Frederica

Elaborate stone houses constructed from the ruins of war.

Foundations at the camp.

Tucson, Arizona

Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

During World War II this was the site of an "honor camp" used as a prison for draft dodgers, Native American conscientious objectors, and Japanese-Americans—including a man who brought his case against the camp to the Supreme Court.

Abner Doubleday's Grave

Arlington, Virginia

Abner Doubleday Gravesite

Though his role as the inventor of baseball may be up for debate, fans still festoon Doubleday's grave with baseballs.

World War I impact craters, Verdun, 2005.

Plants, Heavy Metals, and the Lingering Scars of World War I

A closer look at the hardy residents of some of our most damaged landscapes.

Cal Flyn August 10, 2021

Cimitero di Guerra di Milano (Milan War Cemetery)

A British Commonwealth cemetery in the heart of Milan, with 421 allied soldiers died during World War II.

Vintage engraving of a scene from the English Civil War: Men shoot their muskets through a window while the women reload the guns.

During the English Civil War, Women Fought, Spied, and Defended Castles

From 'Trooper Jane' to rock-throwing Lady Mary Bankes, women had more active roles than once acknowledged, say historians.

Jenny Elliott July 30, 2021