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A new documentary focuses on the bitter relationship between Britain's Winston Churchill and Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies during World War II.

Meet the young novelist from Jamaica who upset W.E.B. DuBois.

American public opinion opposed intervention in world War II. A little more patience by Hitler could have given him the time to complete his conquests.

McCain's list of ancestors is a bit ho-hum, with nearly monolithic Scotch Irish dominance and none of the links to famous statesmen Obama counts as kin.

The World War II Chief of Staff successfully managed a two-front world conflict, attempted to make peace in China, then led U.S. responses to post-war challenges.

From Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mt. Vernon, presidential and colonial history abound on this 18-mile bike trail.

Luxury train travel is back in fashion. Across the world these elite rail cars transport travelers on exclusive and elegant excursions, perfect for special celebrations.

Ealing is a borough of London, England and home to one of the oldest studios in the world. Ealing Studios have produced some of Britain's best loved comedy films.

Less than a year later, President Bush spoke of the start of a new world order, following the end of the Cold War, in which all nations "can prosper and live in harmony."

President Barack Obama's first international trip to Canada places him among a long line of U.S. Presidents who head north for a debut in government relations.

These are difficult times. But the enduring words of history's heroes are a trustworthy guide for a nation seeking solutions to financial crisis and its aftermath.

Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.

During WWII there were three major meetings between US, Britain and the Soviet Union which are regarded as important factors of the Cold War.

The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture

During the height of World War II, Winston Churchill authorized research concerning the construction of a new type of ship for his navy - an aircraft carrier made of ice.

During the Coolidge years of prosperity to the Great Depression and New Deal, Americans were loathe to take a critical stand against the rise of dictators & militarism.

Wilhelmina's popularity helped her people through two world wars and insured stability in the twentieth century.

It is unexpected to find a great political leader and power-broker with a creative flair. British war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill was such a man.

The American military and political machine was set in motion and did not stop until the war was won.

Many great inventors, scientists, artists, musicians, writers, political and military leaders, and humanitarians have been cat lovers.