The Hesse Heist: The Family von Hessen
The story of the Hesse Heist, the theft of royal German jewels, delves into the wartime story of the Nazi elite.
The story of the Hesse Heist, the theft of royal German jewels, delves into the wartime story of the Nazi elite.
Dominic Martello relived traumatic moments of his WWII combat in North Africa for the rest of his life.
During World War II, this anthem was sung by African Americans fighting fascism abroad and continuing the struggle for social justice in the United States.
Be careful about superlatives when you’re discussing military history, until you’re talking about Operation Barbarossa.
During World War II, Juneteenth celebrations were still mostly concentrated in Texas and surrounding states. El Paso and Beaumont, Texas provide striking insights into Juneteenth and the struggle for equality that Black Americans faced during the war.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
Head to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music.
Join us in conversation with Rona Simmons, author of No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24, 1944, which chronicles the US Armed Forces’ single deadliest day of World War II.