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94-Year-Old Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes On Trial In Germany

Johann Rehbogen was not even 21-years-old when he served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. Now, more than 70 years later, he is being held accountable for his actions.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 6, 2018

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94-Year-Old Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes On Trial In Germany

Johann Rehbogen was not even 21-years-old when he served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. Now, more than 70 years later, he is being held accountable for his actions.

By Caroline Redmond • November 6, 2018

Marie Antoinette’s Prized Jewelry Collection Is On Display – And On Sale – For The First Time In 200 Years

"I think she probably was one of the original, you know, the original 'it girl'. Honestly, in terms of her style and her relationship to fashion and jewelry."

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 2, 2018

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Marie Antoinette’s Prized Jewelry Collection Is On Display – And On Sale – For The First Time In 200 Years

"I think she probably was one of the original, you know, the original 'it girl'. Honestly, in terms of her style and her relationship to fashion and jewelry."

By Caroline Redmond • November 2, 2018

This Red Velvet Bag May Be The One That Held Sir Walter Raleigh’s Mummified Head After His Execution

Ever since Sir Walter Raleigh was executed for treason in 1618, rumors have swirled about the whereabouts of his severed head.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 2, 2018

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This Red Velvet Bag May Be The One That Held Sir Walter Raleigh’s Mummified Head After His Execution

Ever since Sir Walter Raleigh was executed for treason in 1618, rumors have swirled about the whereabouts of his severed head.

By Caroline Redmond • November 2, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2018

How Manfred von Richthofen, A.K.A The Red Baron, Became World War I’s Best Fighter Pilot

Though only 25-years-old when he died, Manfred von Richthofen downed more than 80 enemy planes in two short years of World War I, which earned him the formidable title of Red Baron.

By William DeLong • Oct 27, 2018

How Manfred von Richthofen, A.K.A The Red Baron, Became World War I’s Best Fighter Pilot

Though only 25-years-old when he died, Manfred von Richthofen downed more than 80 enemy planes in two short years of World War I, which earned him the formidable title of Red Baron.

By William DeLong • October 27, 2018

Joachim Ronneberg, The Resistance Fighter Who Sabotaged Nazi Nuclear Weapons, Dies At 99

"We were a gang of friends doing a job together. We very often thought that this was a one-way trip."

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 22, 2018

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Joachim Ronneberg, The Resistance Fighter Who Sabotaged Nazi Nuclear Weapons, Dies At 99

"We were a gang of friends doing a job together. We very often thought that this was a one-way trip."

By Caroline Redmond • October 22, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver • Oct 20, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver • October 20, 2018

Colorized World War I Footage From Peter Jackson’s New Documentary Brings The Great War To Life Like Never Before

They Shall Not Grow Old distills 600 hours of original World War I footage into a 90-minute, colorized experience with the soldiers at the front lines.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 16, 2018

Colorized World War I Footage From Peter Jackson’s New Documentary Brings The Great War To Life Like Never Before

They Shall Not Grow Old distills 600 hours of original World War I footage into a 90-minute, colorized experience with the soldiers at the front lines.

By Bernadette Deron • October 16, 2018

Richard Francis Burton: The Victorian Adventurer And Spy Who Brought The Kama Sutra To The West

Victorian adventurer Richard Francis Burton was a poet, soldier, spy, and explorer — but that's not even the half of it.

By Gina Dimuro • Oct 15, 2018

Richard Francis Burton: The Victorian Adventurer And Spy Who Brought The Kama Sutra To The West

Victorian adventurer Richard Francis Burton was a poet, soldier, spy, and explorer — but that's not even the half of it.

By Gina Dimuro • October 15, 2018

Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 10, 2018

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Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • October 10, 2018