Spectacular Light Show At Notre Dame Cathedral Commemorates World War I
A stunning display of color and technology illuminates the medieval cathedral's facade and tells a story about history, war and survival.
World War I
Historical Veggies Take Root In D.C. War Garden
To commemorate 100 years since the U.S. entered WWI, the gardens outside the Library of Congress have been transformed into a traditional war garden — producing heirloom vegetables of the past.
'Financial Times' Issues 103-Year-Old Correction
In 1914, the newspaper reported that applications were "pouring in" for WWI war bonds. Researchers at the Bank of England, analyzing old records, have discovered that wasn't remotely true.
During World War I, U.S. Government Propaganda Erased German Culture
As the U.S. entered World War I, German culture was erased as the government promoted the unpopular war through anti-German propaganda. This backlash culminated in the lynching of a German immigrant.
At A Hefty Cost, World War I Made The U.S. A Major Military Power
The U.S. was a reluctant entrant into World War I. But when America joined the battle 100 years ago, on April 6, 1917, it transformed a small military in a major international force almost overnight.
The Unsung Equestrian Heroes Of World War I And The Plot To Poison Them
April 6 marks 100 years since the U.S. entered World War I. Years before, the U.S. supported the effort by sending over thousands of horses — who were so important that Germans plotted to kill them.
From Wristwatches To Radio, How World War I Ushered In The Modern World
The war is remembered for trench warfare, millions of deaths and the failure to bring lasting peace. But it also brought together emerging technologies, remaking life on and off the battlefield.
A Century After The Battle Of The Somme, Europe Gathers To Honor The Fallen
On July 1, 1916, nearly 20,000 British soldiers died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in northern France. The battle went on for months, and more than a million men were killed or injured.
Save The Fleet, Eat Less Wheat: The Patriotic History Of Ditching Bread
Finding bread alternatives may seem like a thoroughly modern obsession. But during both world wars, consumers were urged to give up their white bread habit for the national good.
Remembering Gallipoli, A WWI Battle That Shaped Today's Middle East
The clash at Gallipoli was one of the most memorable fights of World War I — and one of the most consequential. Its reverberations are still felt to this day in the chaotic Middle East.