Modern Conflict
From the end of World War Two to the current conflict in Afghanistan - museums, library and archive exhibitions continue to explore war and the role of the military in modern history. Explore it here with news, reviews, features, events, web links and much more...
Rachael Lomas looks at the Falklands in new show at Weston-super-Mare Helicopter Museum
Based on interviews with veterans, West Country artist Rachael Lomas uses drawings and imagery to re-interpret the Falklands conflict in Inscape Landscape.
Extensive service for Vulcan Bomber ahead of busy Diamond Jubilee Year
Ahead of a busy 2012 including a series of Diamond Jubilee flights, the last flying Vulcan Bomber has begun a thorough winter service.
Museums and Heritage Sites mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Day 2011
All over Britain wreaths will be laid at War memorials as museums and heritage sites across the country mark the occasion with special events.
From Palestine to Israel: A Photographic Record of Destruction & State Formation, 1947-1950
The Mosaic Rooms in London play host to a striking display of images from the Israeli Archives assembled by Tel Aviv University visual theorist Ariella Azoulay.
RAF Museum Cosford unveils rare restored photo reconnaissance Spitfire
A rare Supermarine Spitfire Photo Reconnaissance PR. XIX PM651 is the latest addition to the aircraft collection at RAF Museum Cosford.
Outposts: Donovan Wylie brings frontline Afghanistan to the National Media Museum
A haunting record of the war in Afghanistan is showing at the National Media Museum via the strangely ethereal, isolated Allied bases photographed by Donovan Wylie.
Shaped by War: A remarkable Don McCullin retrospective at Imperial War Museum
Around 250 photographs as well as contact sheets, objects magazines and personal memorablia make up this fitting testament to the world's greatest war photographer.
In our own Words: Soldiers share their thoughts on war in Afghanistan at Imperial War Museum
As part of the museum's Reactions series, Paratrooper-turned-artist Derek Eland risked life and limb to collect the thoughts of soldiers in Afghanistan. IWM North hosts them.
Commemorative concert joins Britain and America on 9/11 anniversary
Anglo-American composer Kevin Malone writes two orchestral pieces for the Imperial War Museum's programme to mark the historic event
Shooting on the Front Line: One Soldier's War in Afghanistan at the River and Rowing Museum
Paul Smyth spent six months in battle with as a Major with British troops in Afghanistan. Having returned to Henley, the artist puts the photographs he took on show.
