In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Professor Jay M. Winter explains how the First World War changed the culture of grieving, and how that legacy is present in modern day mourning.
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American scholars partner to create First World War education programme
Virginia Tech, the University of North Carolina and The American Battle Monuments Commission have announced that they will create a “World War I focused education programme”.
Continue readingThe Last of the Many: Britain’s Surviving Warships of 1914-1918
Centenary News Contributor Tom Hopkins tells the tale of three surviving ships from the British Navy that served during the First World War.
Continue readingThe Last of the Many: Britain’s Surviving Warships of 1914-1918
Centenary News Contributor Tom Hopkins tells the tale of three surviving ships from the British Navy that served during the First World War.
Continue readingGermany’s youth “wants to learn more about the First World War”
Deutsche Welle reports that an increasing number of people under the age of 30 in Germany – as much as 77% – would like to know more about the First World War, but the subject is "neglected" in schools.
Continue readingGermany’s youth “wants to learn more about the First World War”
Deutsche Welle reports that an increasing number of people under the age of 30 in Germany – as much as 77% – would like to know more about the First World War, but the subject is “neglected” in schools.
Continue readingNew BBC series revealing 1,400 stories of life on the UK Home Front starts in February 2014
The BBC is preparing to launch a major series of programmes highlighting the impact of the First World War on people across the nations and regions of the UK as they went about their daily lives.
Continue readingEducation in Germany before and after the First World War
Centenary News contributor Claire Wotherspoon reports on the education system in Germany before the First World War and how it was changed by the conflict
Continue readingEducation in Germany before and after the First World War
Centenary News contributor Claire Wotherspoon reports on the education system in Germany before the First World War and how it was changed by the conflict
Continue readingRoyal Alexandra and Albert School plans First World War Centenary commemorations
Schools across the world are planning to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War. One such school in England is planning a series of events and projects.
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