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What everyone ought to know about Punchbowl cemetery

What everyone ought to know about Punchbowl cemetery

Anastasia

I spent 10 days photographing Punchbowl cemetery. The experience changed my life — and it can change yours too. Here’s how.

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Declassified: WW2 docs reveal the truth about Earl Sackett’s daring escape

Declassified: WW2 docs reveal the truth about Earl Sackett’s daring escape

Anastasia

Secret WW2 docs detail why this Navy Commander was one of the last to leave The Philippines before the nation fell to the Japanese

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8 Must-See Places on the Mormon Trail in Utah

8 Must-See Places on the Mormon Trail in Utah

Anastasia

Check out this kid-friendly day trip from Salt Lake City, perfect for Pioneer Day or just a fun Utah family activity

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Lynn C. Weeman: The tragic death of a Battle of Bataan rescuer

Lynn C. Weeman: The tragic death of a Battle of Bataan rescuer

Anastasia

Escape was literally moments away, but being in the wrong place — by just 3 feet — meant instant death for this WW2 sailor.

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Frank Pyzick: The US Marine who destroyed the Olongapo Navy Yard

Frank Pyzick: The US Marine who destroyed the Olongapo Navy Yard

Anastasia

He was a 15-year vet of the US Marines and US Naval Academy grad, so why did he leave the Olongapo, Philippines, Navy Yard in flames in 1941?

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Discovering the unnamed boatswain’s mate

Discovering the unnamed boatswain’s mate

Anastasia

Could I find the name of a man Alma Salm had a conversation with 75 years ago? When it comes to family history research, EVERY clue counts.

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Rare Historical Photos Reveal Corregidor’s Demise

Rare Historical Photos Reveal Corregidor’s Demise

Anastasia

WW2 and modern photos show how the Japanese military’s 4-month siege demolished Corregidor’s once-thriving military base.

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Hero or Traitor? Uncover the real truth about Richard Sakakida during WW2

Hero or Traitor? Uncover the real truth about Richard Sakakida during WW2

Anastasia

Being a spy isn’t easy. Especially when your countrymen think you’re the enemy, and the enemy considers you a traitor.

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Nichols Field: The “Inhuman Hell-Hole” POW Camp

Nichols Field: The “Inhuman Hell-Hole” POW Camp

Anastasia

It was one of the worst work details. POWs were forced to build runways by hand, digging a hill’s base until it collapsed. Those who couldn’t move away fast enough were buried alive.

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Norman Hinckley: After 7 Decades, the Truth of His Death Is Finally Revealed

Norman Hinckley: After 7 Decades, the Truth of His Death Is Finally Revealed

Anastasia

The official Japanese stance was “Unknown.” But was it really possible that no one knew the circumstances surrounding this young, healthy American POW’s demise and death in WW2?

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