April 1945. The Pacific War had decisively turned in favour for the United States. During the waning days of that month, the ...

Explore Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, offering a unique blend of island life, rich culture, and stunning natural ...

In our roundup of travel stories this week: the seven-foot “monster” that stalked West Virginia, the Roman tunnel where a hated emperor nearly met his end, and the enormous bunker city built by Nazis ...

On Thursday, 18 pieces of ordnance believed to date to WWII were detonated on land at Kubasu Beach on Miyakojima, an island ...

Some 80 years ago, Nagasaki residents faced the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding a devastated city. A similar ...

Hundreds of thousands of people, including U.S. service members, watched and took part in Naha’s annual Tug-of-War festival ...

In early 1945, as the Pacific war reached its brutal climax, half a million American troops prepared to invade the small island of Okinawa. Expecting a bloodbath, the Marines instead landed to an ...

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more sense than ever. Gabriele Gouellain waits in the kitchen of her ...

On Saturday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., Cave Creek Museum Presents will showcase Steve Hoza on the subject “Arizona’s World War II Airfields.” Arizona is a surprising place with secrets often in view.

Are you looking for the best underground attractions in Iowa? This Iowa state park is the first place you should go. If you’ve ever driven through Iowa and wondered what there is to see beyond the 15 ...

Caves are nature's ancient wonders. They've been around for millions of years. Some caves were formed over 100 million years ago through the combined effects of water erosion, volcanic activity, and ...