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Nazi Execution

How Dachau Concentration Camp Guards Got Their Comeuppance

Following the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, American troops felt an urge to personally punish the camp's guards. What exactly transpired still isn't known.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 1, 2018

How Dachau Concentration Camp Guards Got Their Comeuppance

Following the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, American troops felt an urge to personally punish the camp's guards. What exactly transpired still isn't known.

By Kara Goldfarb March 1, 2018
Sir Thomas More
Sir Thomas More

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 26, 2018

How Thomas More Went From The King’s Trusted Advisor To Having No Head

Sir Thomas More was a devout Catholic and a civil servant to King Henry in the sixteenth century. And during that time, it was hard to be all those things and not get beheaded.

By Kara Goldfarb February 26, 2018
Hakarl Og
Hakarl Og

Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark

For centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish to become as much a part of history as the dish itself.

By Katie Serena Feb 26, 2018

Hakarl — Iceland’s National Dish Is Basically Rancid And Toxic Shark

For centuries, the process of making hakarl has been the same, allowing for the preparation of the dish to become as much a part of history as the dish itself.

By Katie Serena February 26, 2018
Nazis Battle Britain
Nazis Battle Britain

Inside Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis’ Aborted Plan To Invade Britain

While many leaders in Germany were in favor of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler was initially against it. Only when Britain rejected to surrender did he demand prompt escalation.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 26, 2018

Inside Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis’ Aborted Plan To Invade Britain

While many leaders in Germany were in favor of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler was initially against it. Only when Britain rejected to surrender did he demand prompt escalation.

By Kara Goldfarb February 26, 2018
Mermaids Painting
Mermaids Painting

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro Feb 25, 2018

Three Historic Explorers Who Were Captivated By Mermaid Sightings

We know all about the Little Mermaid and Homer’s sirens. However, as these famed explorers tell us, mermaid sightings aren't just relegated to works of fiction.

By Gina Dimuro February 25, 2018
Entebbe Car
Entebbe Car

The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

By All That's Interesting Feb 22, 2018

The Heroic Tale Of Operation Entebbe, Israel’s Most Daring Rescue Mission

After a hijacking of an airplane turned into a week-long hostage situation in Uganda, Israel launched one of the most daring operations in military history.

By All That's Interesting February 22, 2018
Bartholomew Roberts Holding Sword
Bartholomew Roberts Holding Sword

Meet Bartholomew Roberts, The Most Successful Pirate Of All Time

Bartholomew Roberts may have been history's most polite pirate, but that didn't stop him from being the ultimate swashbuckling sailor of the high seas.

By Andrew Milne Feb 22, 2018

Meet Bartholomew Roberts, The Most Successful Pirate Of All Time

Bartholomew Roberts may have been history's most polite pirate, but that didn't stop him from being the ultimate swashbuckling sailor of the high seas.

By Andrew Milne February 22, 2018
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