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German invasion of Poland and start of WWII

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Latest: Poland invasion: Germany and Soviet Union trigger World War II

The outbreak of World War II was preceded by the Gleiwitz incident, a staged false-flag operation conducted by Nazi Germany as part of ‘Operation Himmler’. Led by SS officer Alfred Naujocks, saboteurs attacked the Gleiwi

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Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact historical commemorations

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Latest: European Day of Remembrance marks anniversary of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

The anniversary of the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a non-aggression treaty between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, serves as a focal point for historical reflection and political debate. The original agreement incl

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US lunar exploration and Lunar Orbiter 1 mission

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Latest: NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 captured first photo of Earth from Moon

The history of lunar exploration is defined by the Cold War space race and technological advancements aimed at landing humans on the Moon. A key component of this effort was NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 mission, launched in Au

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Czech Republic and Slovakia 1968 occupation commemorations

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Latest: Slovakia and Czechia face political tension over 1968 occupation anniversary

The Czech Republic and Slovakia are observing the 58th anniversary of the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. These commemorations honor the memory of the occupation that halted the Prague Spring political refor

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