# Hitler
30 Manifestos That Changed the World—And the Disturbing Ideas Inside Them
Manifestos are more than just bold declarations—they're blueprints for revolution, terror, reform, and control. Some gave birth to new nations or movements. Others led to genocide and global warfare. Whether written in prison,…
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,…
10 Undisclosed Facts of Joseph Kennedy
For most men, being the father of a United States president, and one of the most famous at that would…
A Scheme to Feminize the Fuhrer, and Other Strange Historic Plans
A scheme was once hatched during World War II to try and turn Hitler into a woman. Or at least…
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…
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…
Historic Military Blunders that Will Make You Feel Better About Your Own Mistakes
A blunder – especially a military blunder that gets people killed – is terrible for the reputation of the doofus…
Powerful Historic Family Dynasties that Are Rotten to the Core
The Kochs are modern America’s most influential dynasty. Their paterfamilias, Fred C. Koch, was a founding member of the John…
Mad Myths in History that Just Won’t Go Away
Saint Patrick’s biography has many great stories. Unfortunately, some of the best ones are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. And…