World War 1

The Surprising Age Of The Youngest Soldier In World War I

World War I raged on from 1914-1918. Nearly 60% of soldiers who fought in it died and it's still considered to be one of the deadliest conflicts in history.

By Leslie Veliz Read More

How World War I Led To The Creation Of Dr. Dolittle

Dr. Dolittle is a beloved character of children's fiction depicting the titular whimsical doctor and his ability to talk to animals. But do you know its roots?

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What The World Would Look Like If World War I Never Happened

World War I forever changed the world in many ways, both good and bad. Here's what might have happened if the Great War didn't happen at all.

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The Tragic True Story Of WWI Trench Poetry

Countless poets have written about the brutality of war but WWI saw a font of creativity spring from an unlikely place — the front line battlefield trenches.

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Lesser Known Heroines Of World War I

WWI saw countless women picking up arms, working as spies, and entering the workplace and the laboratory. It was the complete opposite of what society expected.

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The Heroic Carrier Pigeon Of World War I

The U.S. Army deployed around 600 carrier pigeons, according to the World War I Centennial Commission, and one stood out as heroic. The pigeon's name was Cher Ami -- French for "dear friend."

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What Life Was Really Like In The WWI Trenches

Trenches were essentially an exercise in misery during World War I. Here's what life within them was really like for soldiers on both sides of the war.

By Pauli Poisuo Read More