In the lead-up to this VE Day anniversary, people across Europe are weighing what may be required to keep the peace.

As the North Country Honor Flight gears up to bring veterans to Washington D.C., the group is also anticipating honoring the ...

Our world has been shaped by two all-consuming conflicts - and by a global superpower stand-off that brought the world to the brink of destruction. Explore the in-depth sections below.

A pious and strong-willed king, Charles exhibited from childhood the characteristics that would lead to his downfall. By Dr Richard Cust.