# Normandy
Haunting Dark Tourism Destinations for Dark History Lovers
Dark tourism seems like the preferred vacation for Wednesday Addams or legions of goth kids exploring their disturbed, grotesque side. This may be true, but they are only part of the dark tourism…
A British Soldier was Known as ‘The Man The Nazis Could Not Kill’ During World War II
Sergeant Stanley Hollis gained fame as the ‘man the Nazis could not kill.’ He avoided death on multiple occasions during…
When William Conquered England: The Battle of Hastings in 1066
On October 14, 1066, a field some seven miles from the town of Hastings was the scene of arguably the…
Today in History: D-Day: The Liberation of Western Europe Begins (1944)
D-Day 1944 was the largest seaborne invasion ever to be attempted. The planning for Operation Neptune (and subsequently Operation Overlord)…
Exercise Tiger: D-Day Rehearsal Claimed The Lives of 946 and Was Kept Confidential Until 1988
The D-Day landing at Normandy on June 6, 1944, was one of the most pivotal events of World War II,…
This Day In History: William the Conqueror Invades England (1066)
On this day in history the Duke of Normandy William, invaded England, claiming the throne of that kingdom. He landed…
10 D-Day Now and Then Images on the 72nd Anniversary
Today is the 72nd anniversary of the D-Day or Normandy landings. D-Day was one of the most important events in…