Ise Jingu — the most revered Shinto shrine in Japan — is knocked down and rebuilt from scratch, a tradition that has been ...

The nation will remember those who fell in battle as this year's VE Day marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2.

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The mayor of Nagasaki said the city will invite representatives of ‘all countries’ and regions to this year's atomic bombing ...

The lessons from World War II are critical for understanding how to restore and maintain long-term peace and security in ...

In the smoldering wake of World War II, few places bore the scars of conflict like Japan. Cities lay in ruins, infrastructure ...

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Classic comedies, stirring tales of heroism, powerful documentaries… To mark VE Day, here’s our guide to the greatest WW2 ...