# Germany
10 Violent Battles that Defined the Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a collection of multi-ethnic territories in Central Europe. Pope Leo III technically formed it on…
These 12 Tragic and Triumphant Teenagers Who Fought in World War II Will Astound You
When World War II broke out, many teenagers in warring countries were forced to make some difficult and dangerous decisions.…
12 Knights and Famous Figures from Medieval Times that Will Blow Your Mind
The Medieval era stretched from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD to the dawn…
8 Real Escapes from the Second World War Make Hollywood Movies Look Tame
Escaping prisoners of war enduring heart in the throat tension as they first slip away from their captors and then…
12 of History’s Most Baffling Mass Hysteria Outbreaks
Mass hysteria, or collective delusion outbreaks, are more common than people realize. Most are familiar with some of history's most…
These 12 Small Towns Were Devastated by Random Killing Sprees and Shocked the World
There is something special about small towns, an aesthetic and an innocence that makes them charming and homely, even for…
When the Lower Class Fights Back: 12 of History’s Greatest Peasant Revolts
Most people today grew up and live in societies in which concepts such as egalitarianism and equal treatment before the…
12 Military Deceptions that Changed the Course of History Forever
Military deception is the art of misleading an enemy during wartime, via information warfare and disinformation, psychological operations, manipulating and…
12 Generals You Won’t Believe Switched Sides and Defected to the Enemy
Loyalty, duty, honor, and keeping faith with one's side through thick and thin are prized military values, counted among the…
12 of History’s Greatest Back Stabbers and their Dramatic Consequences
According to folk etymology, the term "double-cross", as in deception by some kind of double-dealing, originated with the 18th century…