A World War Two veteran who became a well-known local newspaper journalist has celebrated her 104th birthday. Meg Sewell was ...

Marie West, a World War II veteran and longtime Monument resident, died Jan. 25, less than three weeks shy of what would have been her 103rd birthday, according to her family. West passed away ...

As World War II reshaped rural Iowa, German prisoners of war became an essential labor force, and, in some cases, unexpected ...

The Abstract Expressionist movement, born in 1940s New York in the wake of World War II, is remembered for its bold style — large scale, dynamic gesture and evocative colors — and star-studded cast: ...

This video examines the story behind the famous Top Gear Polar pick-up, exploring what actually happened during its extreme ...

During World War II, the “greatest generation” joined the fight both abroad and at home. When men got called into service, women had to step into the factories and shipyards to keep production going ...

The Harpers Ferry Center is part of the NPS History Collection.

For many women in Ethiopia, getting their first formal job doesn't just change their income; it can change how they describe who they are in everyday public interactions. In a country where ethnicity ...

In 2025, however, it appears that the gains that women had made in recent years started to slip away. In the first half of the year, about 212,000 women exited the workforce, and there was a marked ...

Ievgeniia Kopytsia does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response would be a trade “bazooka,” and other options are possible. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from ...