Sgt. Joe Harris was one of an elite group of Black paratroopers during World War II. He is being laid to rest today. He was ...

At a memorial service commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Hegseth claimed that the “courage” of the ...

Smithsonian writer Rachel Ng, who reported on the endeavor. A transcript is below. To subscribe to “There’s More to That,” ...

Throughout the history of modern warfare, some tank designs have gone forward to winning wars and altering the course of ...

At the end of World War II, Japan faced a reckoning. The country’s surrender in 1945 forced its political leaders to confront the consequences of the nation’s imperialist history–and find a ...

The Compton resident was a member of the 'Triple Nickles,' a World War II combat-ready unit who trained as some of America's ...

[From: Society’s Final Solution: A History and Discussion of the Death Penalty, Laura E. Randa, ed., University Press of America, Inc., 1997. Reprinted with ...

World War II saw the introduction of countless new and innovative forms of firepower. Discover the coolest facts about ...

Apr 03, 1327 Marsilius of Padua and John of Jandun ...

Wondering what to wear in Japan during your trip and what clothing is appropriate? The weather makes a huge difference in the kinds of clothes and accessories you'll want to pack! Plus, you'll want to ...

Many of Tohoku University’s facilities are built around and within the ancient war grounds of the city of Sendai. In 1913, Tohoku became the first university in Japan to admit female students. Tohoku ...

“I’m just riding the government roller coaster,” says one worker, who lost her job in February, was placed on administrative leave in March, and plans to return to work later this month.