# First World War.
How JRR Tolkien’s Relationship with Edith Bratt Inspired and Echoed a Tale of Middle Earth
In the Catholic section of Oxfordshire’s Wolvercote graveyard is the last resting place of Oxford Professor of Anglo Saxon and creator of the Tales of Middle Earth, J.R.R. Tolkien. Inspired by the…
His Darkest Hour: 12 Times Winston Churchill Was Far From Being a Hero
Winston Churchill is one of Britain’s most revered figures. In fact, in the eyes of the majority of the public,…
The Incredible Story of Charles Lightoller: the “Titanic” Officer who Saved Soldiers from the Shores of Dunkirk
For most of us, spending the night precariously perched atop an upturned lifeboat in the freezing waters of the North…
What You Don’t Know About intimacy in World War I
Amidst the unspeakable carnage on the Western Front, it makes sense that British soldiers were desperate to squeeze in whatever…
10 Harsh Realities Of Trench Warfare For French Soldiers During World War I
While, trench warfare had been a part of siege warfare for centuries, never before had it been witnessed on such…
Attrition Warfare: The Battle of Verdun
After reassessing Germany’s strategic position at the end of 1915, General Erich von Falkenhayn set about targeting the French Army,…
The Deadliest Pandemic in Modern History Killed Millions in the 20th Century
The early 20th-century history of Europe was one of war, political strife, and economic upheaval. Empire crumbled and new societies…
The War After the War: 7 Revolutions Caused By World War One
The First World War was the defining event of the 20th Century and its legacy is still being seen today.…
Forged in Fire: 5 Inventions from World War One
It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention. Few situations can provide as concrete a need for…
The German Kaiser’s Secret Plan To Invade the U.S.
It can be easy to see the United States as an unreachable, unimpeachable nation, so large and powerful as to…