Crime
Today In History: The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution Began (1917)
A telegram describing revolutionary events that began on February 23rd 1917 was sent to the Tsar by Mikhail Rodzianko who…
This Day In History: Anti-Nazi Activist Sophie Scholl Is Executed (1943)
On this day in history, the now celebrated young German student, Sophie Scholl was executed. Scholl was a valued member…
1963’s Great Train Robbery was the Crime of the Century
The Great Train Robbery was dubbed ‘The Crime of the Century’ although, in reality, the perpetrators completely bungled the theft.…
This Day In History: Malcolm X Is Assassinated (1965)
On this day in 1965, human rights activist and Muslim leader Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City. He…
This Is the First Woman on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List
Born JoAnne Deborah Byron on July 16, 1947, she was the first woman ever to be named a domestic terrorist…
Today In History: An Assassin Shoots at Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933)
On February 15, 1933, an assassination attempt threatened the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt who was in Miami, Florida…
WWII Nazis Who Are Still Living…And Free
The Second World War was fought over 70 years ago. Surprisingly, some of the men still living are wanted for war…
Today In History: 1929 Roared With A Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
February 14, 1929. It was the last year of the roaring 1920s and it ended with a bang when a…
This Day In History: 1945, Allied Forces Vigorously, Viciously Bomb Dresden
On February 13, 1945, American and British forces began a massive bombing on the German city of Dresden that continues…
6 Of The Most Notorious Alcatraz Inmates
Alcatraz. The Rock. Located in San Francisco Bay, the former island prison was once home to some of America's most…