The Royal Air Force Museum is developing a new exhibition to explore the growth of air power in the First World War, from early reconnaissance flights to the coordinated use of aircraft and artillery.
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International historians to debate Sarajevo 1914 ‘the South Slav Question’ at Southampton University
Southampton University in the UK is marking the Centenary of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination with an international conference from June 26-28 2014.
Continue readingBook of First World War newspapers will teach children about the Centenary
The UK’s largest private archive of historical newspapers is offering a free booklet of First World War newspapers to show how the conflict was reported at the time.
Continue readingJoin leading writers in sending letters to an Unknown Soldier and create “snapshot” of First World War Centenary for future generations
People are being invited to join leading writers in sending letters to an Unknown Soldier to express their feelings about the First World War and be part ofa Centenary memorial.
Continue readingMedals on show at The British Museum reveal German view of First World War
As part of the First World War Centenary commemorations, the British Museum in London is looking at the German experience of the conflict with an exhibition of medals made by artists.
Continue readingHistorian’s Centenary mission to find 10,000 World War One memorials across America
Washington Art historian Mark Levitch has embarked on an ambitious Memorial Inventory Project to uncover the 10,000 or more American World War One memorials scattered across the country.
Continue readingHistorian’s Centenary mission to find 10,000 World War One memorials across America
Washington Art historian Mark Levitch has embarked on an ambitious Memorial Inventory Project to uncover the 10,000 or more American World War One memorials scattered across the country.
Continue readingTank Museum marks the Centenary with a new exhibition and events
The Tank Museum in Dorset, England, has opened its new First World War exhibition: Warhorse to Horsepower. It is also planning to commemorate the Centenary with cavalry, tank and air displays on the 4th August 2014.
Continue readingOpening of the Tank Museum’s ‘Warhorse to Horsepower’ exhibition
The Tank Museum in Dorset, England, has opened its new First World War exhibition to mark the Centenary of the conflict: Warhorse to Horsepower.
Continue readingBBC Radio 3 to mark First World War Centenary with special programme season
Two weeks of special programmes are to be broadcast on BBC Radio 3, telling the story of the First World War through the music of the time.
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