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A New Orleans couple found a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker in their backyard that went missing during WWII bombings in Italy. Thanks to an anthropologist's keen eye, the ancient artifact is finally heading home.
Ed Nakamura survived Japanese internment camps and served in the U.S. military, and at 100 years old, he's making sure his generation's story isn't forgotten. On the Day of Remembrance, he's sharing his experience to educate future generations. ---
Ed Nakamura was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp as a teenager, then drafted to fight for the same government that took everything from his family. His story of forgiveness and service reminds us why remembering difficult history matters.
A new film tells the extraordinary story of Haane Manahi, a Māori soldier whose 1943 heroism was called "the most gallant feat of arms" of WWII—yet he was controversially denied the Victoria Cross. The movie releases April 23, just before Anzac Day.
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A half-Jewish actress named Agnes Bernauer became one of WWII's most unexpected heroes by playing a fictional German radio star who planted doubts in enemy soldiers' minds. At just 21 years old, she turned propaganda into a powerful weapon for good.
A neighborhood watchmaker who survived Nazi concentration camps got his wish to share his story with the world. The 17-minute film "Watching Walter" premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, bringing audiences to audible gasps.
When David Heavens lost his apartment and became homeless, he posted online offering free help to anyone who needed it. A 91-year-old Navy veteran responded, and their friendship is now inspiring hundreds of thousands.
A Minnesota yarn shop turned a simple knitting pattern into a movement that's raised over $588,000 for immigrant aid organizations. The red "Melt the ICE" hats, inspired by Norwegian resistance symbols from WWII, are flying off needles across the world.
Communities in Fort Lee, New Jersey, gathered to celebrate Fred Korematsu, the brave activist who fought Japanese-American internment during WWII and won. His legacy teaches us that one person really can stand up to injustice and make history listen.
Three metal detector hobbyists in Maryborough, Australia, tracked down a World War II veteran's family to return his dog tags after seven decades. The lost military identification had been buried and forgotten until the detectorists discovered them and made it their mission to reunite them with their rightful home.
After nearly 16 years and 4,000 performances, the Netherlands' longest-running musical celebrating a real WWII resistance hero takes its final bow this July. Millions witnessed the spectacular production that transformed a wartime story of courage into an unforgettable theatrical experience.
A Minnesota yarn shop is rallying thousands of knitters worldwide to create red hats inspired by Norwegian resistance to Nazi occupation. The "Melt the ICE" project raises funds for immigration aid while building community solidarity.
At 80+ years old, Holocaust survivor Mark Schonwetter is teaching students about resilience through his education foundation. His mother's words during WWII—"One day you're going to see it will be fine"—now inspire a new generation.