# Japan
Crazy 1930s-40s Extremists Who Tried to Rewrite Japan’s History
The Japanese people, both inside Japan and in immigrant communities outside the home islands, had to deal with some bizarre extremist groups in the 1930s and 1940s. Take the group headed by…
The Fascinating History of Shōguns: 20 Key Moments That Shaped Japan’s Feudal Era and the New TV Show
The rise and fall of the shōguns is one of the most captivating chapters in Japan's history, filled with power…
The Vanished Golden Submarine’s Final Journey and Fate
“The Golden Submarine” was how the I-52, a Japanese World War II submarine, came to be known after it vanished…
Agent 50: The Heroic Spy Who Saved Hundreds From Japanese Clutches in WWII
William "Bill" Gun Chong, BEM, (1911 - 2006) had himself quite an adventure during World War II. A Chinese-Canadian born…
History’s Humor: 10 Funny and Often Overlooked Details from Historic Events
It is unfortunate that history often bores kids stiff, frequently conveyed to students as a dreary listing of dull dates…
The Unexpected Life Behind Architecture’s Rebel, Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright is considered one of the most influential architects of modern history, moving design from the excessive Victorian…
The Biggest Screwups That Changed History
A mistake is usually best avoided, but fortunately for most of us most of the time, the consequences of our…
Then and Now: Mind-Blowing Photographs of How Historic Locations Have Changed
Buildings are among the greatest silent storytellers. Seeing historic places then and now shows how these places are a constant…
Rare Vintage Wedding Photos That Will Take You Back in Time
When the Prince of Wales married Catherine Middleton in 2011, it was one of the most-watched events ever. 180 countries…
The Most Powerful Female Rulers in History
When Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, she left a legacy of lifelong public service and dedication to her…