General Charles De Gaulle & Winston Churchill arrive in France
After 4 years in exile, the French Provisional Government’s leader returns.
THE ARCHIVE
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The Vatican and the Third Reich: an Unholy Alliance
During WWII, Pope Pius XII stayed silent on Nazi atrocities, as parts of the Church showed complicity.
Edouard Manet, Between Impressionism and Realism
Manet, often mislinked to Impressionism, rejected its style, faced disputes, and bonded with Degas.
Far from smooth sailing; the fatal 4 day storm
Severe weather devastates Allied infrastructure.
Wassily Kandinsky, the Master of Abstract Art
Kandinsky, pioneer of abstract art, revolutionized painting with his 1910 work and ranks among 20th‑century masters.
The days before the Normandy landing
English, American, and Canadian forces embark on Operation Overlord.
Namibia, Through the Burning Deserts
Namibia, sparsely populated, sees Himba women in traditional dress endure harsh journeys, water scarcity, and tribal contrasts with the Herero.
Foreign Legion recruitment
Each year, 8,000 volunteers worldwide apply to join the Foreign Legion.
God Bless America: Welcome to the Land of Limitless Religion
Though secular, religion pervades U.S. life—evangelicals back Trump, build Bible attractions, and even form militias.