Blog Posts

The Cinema and Propaganda in the Second World War

The Cinema and Propaganda in the Second World War

How Britain, the USA, and Nazi Germany used popular cinema to shape opinion and morale before and during WWII, with case studies from 1942–1943.

Crime in the London Blitz

Crime in the London Blitz

A historical overview of criminal activity in wartime London, from looters to traitors.

Occupied Islands and Liberation 1940–2025

Occupied Islands and Liberation 1940–2025

Reflecting on 80 years since the liberation of Jersey from German occupation during WWII — resistance, hardship, and remembrance.

The Liberation of the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

The Liberation of the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

Marking 80 years since British forces uncovered the horrors of Bergen-Belsen, this post explores the liberation, aftermath, and lasting impact.