european history

44 Fascinating Photos That Reveal The History Of Early Flying Machines And The Masterminds Who Built Them

From Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century sketches to the very first manned gliders and airplanes, these early prototypes made modern flight possible.

By John Kuroski • Feb 27, 2017

44 Fascinating Photos That Reveal The History Of Early Flying Machines And The Masterminds Who Built Them

From Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century sketches to the very first manned gliders and airplanes, these early prototypes made modern flight possible.

By John Kuroski • February 27, 2017

The Herero Genocide: Inside Germany’s First Mass Murder

Decades before the Holocaust, the German Empire committed the 20th century's first genocide.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 17, 2017

The Herero Genocide: Inside Germany’s First Mass Murder

Decades before the Holocaust, the German Empire committed the 20th century's first genocide.

By Richard Stockton • January 17, 2017

In Spain, A Criminal Ring Of Nuns And Doctors Stole Hundreds Of Thousands Of Babies During THe Franco Era

Throughout much of 20th century Spain, a criminal network of doctors and nuns stole anywhere from 40,000 to 300,000 babies from their mothers at birth, constituting one of the most horrific yet least known events of the Franco dictatorship.

By Teresa Cantero • Apr 21, 2016

In Spain, A Criminal Ring Of Nuns And Doctors Stole Hundreds Of Thousands Of Babies During THe Franco Era

Throughout much of 20th century Spain, a criminal network of doctors and nuns stole anywhere from 40,000 to 300,000 babies from their mothers at birth, constituting one of the most horrific yet least known events of the Franco dictatorship.

By Teresa Cantero • April 21, 2016

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh

Born March 30th, 1853, Vincent van Gogh would go on to become one of the most legendary figures in all of art history. But there are still many things most people don't know about the troubled painter.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 30, 2016

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vincent Van Gogh

Born March 30th, 1853, Vincent van Gogh would go on to become one of the most legendary figures in all of art history. But there are still many things most people don't know about the troubled painter.

By Erin Kelly • March 30, 2016

9 Creepy Destinations You Can Visit Across Europe

The so-called Old Continent could just as easily be called the "Creepy Continent." After you check out these spots, you'll understand why.

By John Schellhase • Oct 28, 2015

9 Creepy Destinations You Can Visit Across Europe

The so-called Old Continent could just as easily be called the "Creepy Continent." After you check out these spots, you'll understand why.

By John Schellhase • October 28, 2015

The Tour De France: Then And Now

During the Tour de France, around 200 cyclists from 22 teams pedal through the French countryside in an attempt to win one of the world’s most difficult sporting competitions. Covering an impossible 2,087 miles that are broken down into 21 different stages, the Tour de France is a beast of...

By All That's Interesting • Jul 25, 2015

The Tour De France: Then And Now

During the Tour de France, around 200 cyclists from 22 teams pedal through the French countryside in an attempt to win one of the world’s most difficult sporting competitions. Covering an impossible 2,087 miles that are broken down into 21 different stages, the Tour de France is a beast of...

By All That's Interesting • July 25, 2015

Horace Greasley: How To Escape A POW Camp Over 200 Times

Love led Horace Greasley to make over 200 escapes from German POW camps during World War 2.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jul 6, 2014

Horace Greasley: How To Escape A POW Camp Over 200 Times

Love led Horace Greasley to make over 200 escapes from German POW camps during World War 2.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • July 6, 2014

The Most Painful Medical Procedures Of Medieval Times

Who doesn't want to drill a hole into their head to cure a headache?

By All That's Interesting • Nov 12, 2012

The Most Painful Medical Procedures Of Medieval Times

Who doesn't want to drill a hole into their head to cure a headache?

By All That's Interesting • November 12, 2012

Berlin In The 1930s

The 1930s was one of the most tumultuous decades for Germany. Already crippled by the debt they accrued from World War 1, the European nation faced even tougher times following the ripple effects of Wall Street’s stock market crash. With such instability and poverty, the population was receptive to the...

By Savannah Cox • Jul 18, 2012

Berlin In The 1930s

The 1930s was one of the most tumultuous decades for Germany. Already crippled by the debt they accrued from World War 1, the European nation faced even tougher times following the ripple effects of Wall Street’s stock market crash. With such instability and poverty, the population was receptive to the...

By Savannah Cox • July 18, 2012