Warfare History
These 18 Facts Prove Dr. Seuss was a Huge Influence in World War II
Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to the world by his nom de plume Dr. Seuss, is renowned for his books which…
40 of the Most Influential People of All Time
The people who influenced history the most, the "movers and shakers" from ancient times until today, have one thing in…
25 Bizarre Historical Facts They Don’t Teach in School
Classroom history can excite and inspire- or it can be a dry affair consisting of a reel of names, dates,…
Nazis Stumble Upon Mysterious Mass Murder Site
A German radio report announced in April 1943 the location of a mass grave in the Katyn Forest. The Germans…
16 Government Shutdowns Throughout American History
For almost a month, some of the most prominent news reports focus on the longest government shutdown in history. Government…
These Historical Figures Toed the Line of Leadership
It wasn’t just ordinary Germans or Italians who cheered their authoritarian leaders in the 1920s and 1930s. Outside of the…
The Connection Between Nazism and the Occult
In Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones has to battle a group of Nazis, who are intent on finding…
These Fabulous Facts About Flappers Prove they Made the 20s Roar
The 1920s was a decade of rapid change, and societal values – particularly among urban elites – quickly shifted from…
The Terror of the London Blitz Revealed as Much More Complicated Than Previously Believed
The 1940 Blitz, when Hitler tried to bomb Britain in submission, is often viewed as a time of common heroism.…
20 Fascinating Cold War Events and Vignettes
Mankind is lucky to have survived the Cold War, during which the Soviet and American blocs armed themselves with tens…