French author, World War II aviator, and diplomat Romain Gary — and the only writer to ever win the Prix Goncourt twice (an impossible feat unless you write under a pseudonym, in this case Émile Ajar) ...

Consequently, understanding apotheosis and the worship of men in the ancient Greek and Hellenistic world forms ... general ...

There is, I fear, no time like the present to remind ourselves of Lysander ... late war has practically demonstrated that our government rests upon force – as much so as any government that ever ...

A World War II airman who was taken captive by Japanese forces and died in a prison fire after his plane was shot down has ...

Descendants of characters in “Operation Mincemeat,” a hit British musical now in New York, have gotten more out of seeing it ...

Sgt. James Raley's account came almost three months to the day after he improbably survived that fall from the skies over ...

Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.

The 33-foot Corsair, on loan from Florida, had to be “rigged up on skates” to get to the Intrepid’s hangar deck.

World War II was one of the most transformative events of the 20th century. It was the largest war ever fought, with more than 50 nations and 100 million troops involved, and it reshaped geopolitics, ...

Sir Michael Caine has starred in some epic World War 2 films across his incredible film career. The retired Hollywood legend, who turns 92 this coming week, started out with uncredited roles in ...