# Germany
The Hitler Youth, and the Children Who Defied Hitler
The Hitler Youth was created to mold German boys into ideal Aryan men, educated, trained, and imbued with Nazi principles. A parallel organization was set up to mold German girls into ideal…
The Dramatic Siege of Malta During the Second World War
The island of Malta is situated roughly in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, about 175 miles east of Tunisia,…
The Real Rosie the Riveter and Other Lesser Known Iconic WWII Facts and Figures
One of World War II’s most famous images, that is seen as iconic today, was hardly noticed by anybody during…
Weirdest and Pettiest Causes of Wars and Diplomatic Disputes
A dispute can, all too often, escalate into a diplomatic crisis or a bloody war. Even if the initial cause…
Backstories Of History’s Most Iconic Photographs
A photo of Abraham Lincoln looking “normal” was desperately needed in the 1860 presidential campaign, to dispel a narrative that…
The Worst Avoidable Disasters In World History
Disaster is likely if somebody shouts “FIRE!” in a crowded theater – which is why that is frowned upon, to…
Historic Betrayals that Shocked the World
Betrayal is one thing that history, alas, has no shortage of. Take the Black Dinner and the Glencoe Massacre, infamous…
These Common History Myths Are Still Being Taught Today
“Myth or reality?” is an apt question for many historic facts or “facts”. For example, is the story that Betsy…
The Dumbest Get-Rich-Quick Schemes in History
Dumb luck is sometimes better than skill and talent. As in way, way, better. Take Timothy Dexter, an eccentric eighteenth…
These World War II Heroines Should be Household Names
Women played key – and often overlooked – roles in World War II’s resistance. Take Virginia Hall, a one-legged American…