Between the sixth and twentieth centuries, the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino (est. 529) experienced a cycle of atrocities which forever transformed its identity. This book examines how such a ...

Sometimes people are blessed with such an age and healthy memory that they will still recall what happened 80 years ago.

who had originally established the Benedictine rules for the monks of his own abbey at Monte Cassino in Italy about 540AD. According to the Rule they were to take a vow of obedience, lead a simple and ...

In total, almost 3600 men served overseas with the Māori Battalion between 1940 and 1945. Of these, 649 were killed in action ...

The Allied assaults against the so-called “Winter Line", of German and Italian fortifications saw the destruction of the 14th century Monte Cassino Monastery; one of Italy’s holiest sites.

Pluscarden Abbey's cloister. Credit ... an international union of Benedictine houses that includes Subiaco, Monte Cassino, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and various monasteries in Italy, France ...

Raymond Kleboe Collection/Getty Images The Abbey of Monte Cassino in ruins after Allied bombing Matt still has razor-sharp memories of the battles he fought, and the comrades he lost. He fled ...

Early on Monday, March 20, there had been a determined struggle for Hill 193, between Monastery Hill and Cassino. The Germans had regained the height early in the morning, but were thrown out again.

Harry met by adoring fans as he attended an official engagement outside the MAXXI museum in Rome, Italy Gave a speech at the unveiling of the British pavilion for the Universal Expo - to be held ...

The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2024 will air on BBC One on Saturday 9th November at 9pm. If you're looking ...

Pluscarden Abbey's cloister. Credit ... an international union of Benedictine houses that includes Subiaco, Monte Cassino, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and various monasteries in Italy, France ...