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British Soldiers Fighting for Hitler: John Amery and the British Free Corps
John Amery was born in 1912 to Leo Amery. His father was half-Jewish and a Conservative government minister, and served…
A Brave New World: These 19th Century Technologies Transformed the Way People Lived
Today, the world of the 19th Century seems like a completely foreign place. Images from the period make life look so…
Joseph Stalin’s Cult Of Personality
Joseph Stalin’s rise to prominence began soon after the 1917 Russian Revolution. Although it was under the leadership of Lenin that…
Today In History: Goths Attack The Praenestine Gate During The Siege Of Rome (537)
The siege of Rome lasted a full year and nine days. The Ostrogothic army, led by Vitiges, was overrunning the…
4 Materials and Goods that Shaped Early Globalization
Trade has been around as long as humans. From 1450-1750, known as the early-modern era, commodity exchanges expanded and created…
5 Brilliant Inventions That Came Out of The Great Depression
The Great Depression beset America from 1929 to 1939 and is remembered as the greatest economic downturn the country has…
These 5 Technologies Dramatically Changed the 20th Century
The 20th Century was a time of great advancement in a variety of technological fields. Just about every aspect of…
Today In History: The Battle Of Oosterweel Marks The Onset Of The Eight Years’ War (1567)
The Battle of Oosterweel erupted on this day in 1567, marking the onset of the Eight Years’ War. The Eight…
5 Deadly Gunfighters of the Old West
Just mentioning the words "The Old West" conjures up images of gunslingers, outlaws, and lawmen battling for territory and honor…
5 Fantastic Medieval Beasts Based on Folklore
The medieval Latin bestiary became a bestselling genre by the 12th century. The compilations of animals were based on folk…