# Germany
The German Kaiser’s Secret Plan To Invade the U.S.
It can be easy to see the United States as an unreachable, unimpeachable nation, so large and powerful as to…
A 1944 Assassination Plot Nearly Killed One of History’s Most Evil Leaders
On July 20, 1944, a group of conspirators, led by Claus von Stauffenberg, failed in their attempt to kill Adolf…
How One of Hitler’s Most Prized Commanders Became an Israeli Assassin
Otto Skorzeny was no ordinary SS Commando. He was commander of the unit “Fiedenthal” and was one of Hitler’s favorites…
East German Secret Police: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Stasi
The world of Cold War spying is often depicted as a glamorous business, with clandestine meetings, ingenious gadgets and high…
Today in History: Martin Luther Battles the Catholic Church (1521)
For much of its history, the Roman Catholic Church has been very intolerant of alterations to the Scriptures that are…
Secret Society Under Fire: 7 Facts about the Freemasons During World War II
Freemasons are fraternal organizations that trace their beginnings all the way back to the fraternities of stonemasons in the 14th century.…
Fugitive Fascists: 8 Nazis Who Got Away
May 1945. As the Allies march through Germany and begin to encircle Berlin, the loyalty of the highest echelons of…
Rise Up Against Evil: 8 Tales of German Resistance in World War II
When people talk about the Germans in World War II, they are portrayed as evil people who were bent on…
Moving Images of Dresden, Germany Before and After Allied Bombs Annihilated the Historic City
In the final months of World War II, British and U.S. bombers pummeled the city of Dresden, Germany. Once called…
Mummies, Palaces, and Booby-Trapped Buildings: 5 Intriguing Ancient Burial Sites
The need to safely dispose of the dead is something every human society in history has in common. Whether it…