World War I
Century-Old WWI Soldiers' Letters Discovered in Bottle on Australian Beach: A Remarkable Historical Connection
Oct 29, 2025 05:01 pm CST
A Schweppes bottle containing century-old letters from Australian WWI soldiers Malcolm Neville and William Harley was discovered on Wharton Beach in Western Australia. Written in 1916 while sailing to the Western Front, these preserved messages have connected descendants with their ancestors' wartime experiences, offering a rare, intimate glimpse into history before one soldier's ultimate sacrifice.
How Indian Soldiers, Not British, Liberated Haifa: Israel Corrects Historical Record
Sep 30, 2025 01:35 am CST
Israel's Haifa city is rewriting its history textbooks to acknowledge that Indian soldiers, not British forces, liberated the city from Ottoman rule during World War I. Mayor Yona Yahav has led efforts to correct this historical narrative, honoring the brave Indian cavalry regiments whose daring 1918 campaign is considered "the last great cavalry action in history." The city now commemorates these soldiers annually, with memorials and educational initiatives ensuring their sacrifice is remembered.
Divers Recover Artefacts From Titanic's Sister Ship Britannic
Sep 17, 2025 01:00 am CST
Divers have recovered artifacts from the Titanic's sister ship, the Britannic, for the first time since the ocean liner sank in the Aegean Sea more than a century ago after striking a mine during World War I.