West Palm Beach centenarian Franklin Simon, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June, served heroically in Europe during World War II.

In 1944, he landed on Omaha Beach at Normandy, France ... "A lot of those guys, they just put them on a boat (to Europe). Heavy casualties for guys who are not trained properly." ...

Elon Musk received short shrift after declaring the English Channel should be re-named after George Washington. One Conservative politician came up with an alternative suggestion and appeared to hint ...

The Millau Viaduct is one of the world's most remarkable structures. The bridge, once deemed impossible, now stands as the world's tallest bridge.

Germany’s Zeitenwende, the historic shift in its defense and foreign policy, has not lived up to its promises, says Dr.

Thanks to its proximity to Paris, Normandy makes for an easy daytrip that's especially popular with travelers interested in seeing Monet's house and gardens or the D-Day Beaches. But if you only ...

Companies like Normandy Sightseeing Tours, Bayeux Shuttle and Paris City Vision earn high praise from past visitors. Located near the cemetery is the Normandy Visitors Center, which highlights the ...

The killings fields of Normandy will once again host an awe-inspiring tribute to those who paid the ultimate price during the Second World War as veterans prepare to commemorate VE Day, which marked ...

Peeps’ recent series on Victoria Cross recipients has prompted an intriguing query from a reader about a decorated D-Day hero who gave his life in the bitter fighting just a week after the landings.

European travel agencies have also seen an uptick in bookings for Montserrat, another 52 Places item, an hour’s train ride from Barcelona; Normandy ... in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.

“This is a great victory for us and for consumers,” David Aubrée, the president of the association of AOP (protected origin) cheeses from Normandy told The Times. “People will no longer be ...

Godolphin homebred Nations Pride , a graded winner in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East ... Integration or Battle of Normandy," Finley said. "I said I thought Integration ...