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World War II

Helfaut, France

La Coupole

This bunker in northern France was built by Nazi German forces with the intention of launching up to 50 V2 rockets at London each day.

Podcast: Camp Anza

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team March 18, 2021

military history

For Decades, Italians Have Salvaged Old American Military Uniforms in This Open-Air Market

The khaki and camouflage have traveled from battlefield to clothes rack—and sometimes stage and screen.

Daniela De Lorenzo March 15, 2021

The Monument Tree of Pawiak

A bronze replica of an elm tree that honors the victims that perished in Pawaik Prison.

Scalloway, Scotland

The Shetland Bus Memorial

This memorial celebrates the legacy of the British-Norwegian resistance movement during World War II.

Zagreb, Croatia

Grič Tunnel

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

Greenock, Scotland

Free French Memorial Cross

A war memorial dedicated to the Free French Naval forces of World War II.

Bratislava, Slovakia

Rusovce Mansion

A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Weeksville Airship Hangar

During World War II, blimps were a key part of the United States' defense against German U-boats—this building could house a dozen of the armed airships.

Zdenac, Croatia

Tounj Bridge

A unique two-level bridge designed to honor a king.

Berlin, Germany

Platform 17 Memorial

This platform is now a memorial dedicated to those who were deported during the Holocaust.

Auckland, New Zealand

Stony Batter Historic Reserve

Large World War II gun emplacements and tunnel systems remain hidden near a remote end of Waiheke Island.

Cannock, England

Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery

Austrian and Germans who died on British soil during World War I and II are buried here.

objects of intrigue

Found: A Nazi 'Enigma' Machine at the Bottom of a Bay

The rust-encrusted device was likely abandoned at the end of World War II.

Isaac Schultz January 4, 2021

Everton, England

RAF Tempsford Memorial Barn

Set amid the remains of a secret WWII airfield, this barn was preserved as a memorial to Allied agents who parachuted into Europe.

Austrian Archaeological Institute at Athens

A historic building houses one of the most important archaeological institutes in Europe.

Bunker Soratte

Hidden within this iconic mountain are a set of World War II bunkers once used by German forces.

The Chic Garments Made From WWII Escape Maps

These silk military artifacts have been transformed into hoodies, underwear, and a wedding dress.

Hannah Steinkopf-Frank December 17, 2020