Contrary to much popular belief, all art is not political. But in the first half of the 20th century—when Germany was experiencing rapid industrialization and militarization; the rise of ...

The Soviet Union’s victory at the cost of 27 million lives in what’s known as the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1945 is etched in the shared memory of families across the former Communist ...

France faces pressure at home to admit 1945 colonial massacre of Algerians As France and Europe mark 80 years since the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, Algeria is remembering another chapter ...

The Royal Family’s appearance alongside war hero Winston Churchill on the Buckingham Palace balcony is one of the iconic moments of VE Day in 1945. But what is less well known is that the ...

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On May 8, 1945, spontaneous celebrations broke out across Oxfordshire and the rest of the country as World War Two came to an end in Europe. A book detailing the often hidden role Oxford played in ...

Read more: The VE Day 2025 celebrations near you and how to get involved VE Day celebrates the formal acceptance by the Allies of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 ...

On May 8, 1945, people in Britain and across the world celebrated Victory in Europe, now known as VE Day. Nazi Germany finally surrendered after six years of spreading horror from France to the ...

The day celebrates the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender in 1945. It's a day of celebration and remembrance, honouring the sacrifices made. Pictured are ...

The services celebrate VE-Day, some in 'non-regulation' headgear, London, 8th May 1945. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Getty Images Amidst the victory and jubilations, many remained sad ...

VE Day commemorates the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, which signaled the end of World War II in Europe. While most Western European countries hold Victory in Europe ...

A boozer is flogging pints for just SEVEN PENCE to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day - so punters can enjoy beers at 1945 prices. The Flying Duck in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, will be ...