Centenary News contributor Dr. Jillian Davidson explains why she believes the First World War poet Isaac Rosenberg should be recognised.
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1914-1918: The Palatinate in the First World War and its Centenary plans
Dr. Ludger Tekampe of the Historical Museum of the Palatinate writes for Centenary News about the impact of the First World War in the Palatinate.
Continue readingCentenary News reports on how Mons intends to commemorate the First World War
Centenary News reports on how the Belgian city of Mons intends to commemorate its role at the beginning and the end of the First World War.
Continue readingFirst World War exhibitions in London during summer 2013
Dr. Jillian Davidson writes for Centenary News about three London museums which are holding exhibitions related to the First World War.
Continue readingGermany’s Centenary plans: ‘A horror that must never be forgotten. Isn’t that the story?’
An article on Australia's The Age news website considers the First World War Centenary and why "pretty much nothing" is being prepared to mark the 100 year anniversary in Germany.
Continue readingArticle considers the significance of Anzac in Australia as Centenary approaches
The Guardian has published an article which explores Australia's plans to mark the Centenary of Anzac and the significance of the Gallipoli Campaign to modern day Australians.
Continue readingBerlin – Prostitutes, Politicians, Profiteers: Exhibition of George Grosz’s work
Joseph Delves writes for Centenary News about a new art exhibition in London which focuses on George Grosz's work on Berlin and the First World War.
Continue readingCentennial Countdown to the Great War: October 1913
A monthly blog documents events taking place 100 years ago.
Continue readingThe Western Front Association East Coast Branch Symposium
Centenary News' Dr. Jillian Davidson reports on the Western Front Association's East Coast Branch World War I History Symposium, held in October 2013.
Continue readingFrance is “still feeling” the legacy of the First World War and there is “a very real need” to mark the Centenary
In an interview with France24, historian Nicolas Offenstadt highlights the importance of remembering the First World War in France and that the country is "still feeling" the legacy of the conflict 100 years on.
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