# Britain
A Land of Their Own: 6 Colonies That Gained Independence Following World War II
World War II had many far-reaching consequences. One important consequence was that it proved to large powers that their respective…
British Soldiers Fighting for Hitler: John Amery and the British Free Corps
John Amery was born in 1912 to Leo Amery. His father was half-Jewish and a Conservative government minister, and served…
10 Fearless Female War Heroes You Didn’t Learn About in History Class
War is often seen as something that women should be protected from. Men are often portrayed as stronger, braver, or more…
The Incredible Reason Why 150 Australians Volunteered to Fight in the Russian Civil War
In 1914, World War I broke out across the world. When Britain declared war on Germany, Australia soon followed. Despite…
In 1981, this 172-Year War between Denmark and a Spanish Town Ended
The war between the town of Huéscar, Spain and the country of Denmark not only lasted a long time, but…
Mad Jack Churchill Fought in WWII With a Bow and Sword
With a name like Mad Jack, it’s a certainty that you’ve done a few things that make other people question…
Rome’s Ghost Soldiers: What Happened To The Ninth Legion?
Legio IX Hispania, or the Spanish Ninth Legion, stamped its name in history when it apparently disappeared off the face…
6 WWI Propaganda Posters That Rallied People to Fight
When it came to the first great war of the 20th century, people were scared and many did not want to…
Churchill Created a Secret 12 Day Life Expectancy Army to Fight the Nazis on British Soil
Members of the French Resistance have gone down in history as brave souls who were willing to sacrifice their lives…
This Is The Last Woman Hanged In Britain
On July 13, 1955, famed British hangman Albert Pierrepoint slipped the noose around the neck of Ruth Ellis. The execution…