Alfred Hitchcock has been called the “Master of Suspense,” and for good reason. The director, known for his intense, ...

The Washington, D.C., Evening Star reported Monday, Jan. 1, 1940, that “merry crowds” had gathered in the nation’s capital to ...

First established in 1976, the awards were renamed in 1984 in honour of Laurence Olivier. Mastercard returns as headline sponsor for the 15th year and will again sponsor the Best New Musical Award.

A German submarine torpedoed the "Vital de Oliveira" in July 1944, killing some 100 of the 270 crew members onboard ...

The Brazilian Navy has confirmed the location of the sunken warship Vital de Oliveira. The vessel transported troops during ...

For others, like Benelux employee Patrick Livémont, the sense of historical duty takes a more individual and private form.

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion is the only all Black U.S. Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World ...

A frightening experience out at sea led to Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen breaking down in tears on Celebrity Bear Hunt. After jumping off the boat, Laurence headed to his team's raft, whilst his ...

Playwright Sir David Hare has criticised the National Theatre, saying it “is meant to present the world’s drama, and it doesn ...

During World War II, the U.S. Committee on Medical Research (CMR) undertook an integrated, cross-sectoral effort to develop medical science and technology for war, representing the U.S. government's ...

When Russian troops leave Ukraine, Moscow will similarly spin it as a win. World War II was the last war of aggression fueled by imperial delusions — and enabled by appeasement — to spiral ...