The duchy of Normandy came into existence in AD 911 as the result of settlement of the lower Seine Valley in northern France by Northmen or Vikings. With its energetic inhabitants and its well ...
West Palm Beach centenarian Franklin Simon, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June, served heroically in Europe during World War II.
The Channel Islands were part of the Duchy of Normandy, so when its leader William conquered England in 1066 Jersey and Guernsey were technically on the winning side at the Battle of Hastings.
In 1944, he landed on Omaha Beach at Normandy, France ... and the Order of Merit by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Using G.I. Bill benefits he earned as a wounded combat veteran, Simon returned ...
UK weather warnings as London faces more wind and rain - London faces more wind and rain as Storm Herminia continues to impact the UK ...