Shrine Stories: Pigeons

Shrine of Remembrance by Shrine of Remembrance

Feb 20, 202634:09Society & Culture

Pigeons. We love to hate them. But did you know they once played a critical and often life-saving role in military service? In this episode, we uncover the remarkable role of pigeons in wartime and the stories of two fea...

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