Holocaust Stories That Reveal Modern History's Darkest Moment

Ans Van Dijk, The Jewish Nazi Collaborator Who Was Later Accused Of Betraying Anne Frank And Her Family

Ans Van Dijk helped the Nazis arrest 145 people during World War II, and some believe that she also revealed the Frank family's hiding place.

By Austin Harvey May 5, 2025

Ans Van Dijk, The Jewish Nazi Collaborator Who Was Later Accused Of Betraying Anne Frank And Her Family

Ans Van Dijk helped the Nazis arrest 145 people during World War II, and some believe that she also revealed the Frank family's hiding place.

By Austin Harvey May 5, 2025

Handwritten Inscription Found In A Pair Of Shoes Belonging To A Six-Year-Old Killed In Auschwitz

The shoes belonged to a child named Amos Steinberg, who was deported to the camp with his mother in 1944. Neither survived.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 16, 2025

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Handwritten Inscription Found In A Pair Of Shoes Belonging To A Six-Year-Old Killed In Auschwitz

The shoes belonged to a child named Amos Steinberg, who was deported to the camp with his mother in 1944. Neither survived.

By Marco Margaritoff April 16, 2025

The Moving Story Of Otto Frank, Anne Frank’s Father Who Published Her Diaries

Otto Frank was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust and later made the difficult decision to publish his daughter Anne Frank's diaries.

By Austin Harvey Apr 5, 2025

The Moving Story Of Otto Frank, Anne Frank’s Father Who Published Her Diaries

Otto Frank was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust and later made the difficult decision to publish his daughter Anne Frank's diaries.

By Austin Harvey April 5, 2025

The Twisted Story Of Irma Grese, The Sadistic Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Known As ‘The Beautiful Beast’

Irma Grese was one of the cruelest female war criminals during the Holocaust, and she was executed for her crimes in 1945 at the age of 22.

By John Kuroski Mar 9, 2025

The Twisted Story Of Irma Grese, The Sadistic Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Known As ‘The Beautiful Beast’

Irma Grese was one of the cruelest female war criminals during the Holocaust, and she was executed for her crimes in 1945 at the age of 22.

By John Kuroski March 9, 2025

The Forgotten Story Of Margot Frank, Anne Frank’s ‘Brilliant’ Older Sister Who Also Kept A Diary

Although friends, family, and Anne Frank's diary have shed some light on Margot Frank, her own diary was lost — leaving much of her inner life a mystery.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 7, 2024

The Forgotten Story Of Margot Frank, Anne Frank’s ‘Brilliant’ Older Sister Who Also Kept A Diary

Although friends, family, and Anne Frank's diary have shed some light on Margot Frank, her own diary was lost — leaving much of her inner life a mystery.

By Kaleena Fraga July 7, 2024

Handmade Chess Pieces Discovered Beneath The Floorboards Of Auschwitz

Despite being 80 years old, the cardboard chess pieces were in shockingly good condition, offering new insight into the daily lives of Auschwitz prisoners.

By Austin Harvey Jul 2, 2024

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Handmade Chess Pieces Discovered Beneath The Floorboards Of Auschwitz

Despite being 80 years old, the cardboard chess pieces were in shockingly good condition, offering new insight into the daily lives of Auschwitz prisoners.

By Austin Harvey July 2, 2024

Miep Gies, The Woman Who Hid Anne Frank And Gave Her Diary To The World

Miep Gies hid the Frank family for years during the German occupation of the Netherlands and even saved Anne Frank's diary from falling into Nazi hands.

By Katie Serena Jun 2, 2024

Miep Gies, The Woman Who Hid Anne Frank And Gave Her Diary To The World

Miep Gies hid the Frank family for years during the German occupation of the Netherlands and even saved Anne Frank's diary from falling into Nazi hands.

By Katie Serena June 2, 2024

Skeletons With Missing Hands And Feet Discovered Underneath The Home Of Nazi Leader Hermann Göring In Poland

Buried beneath the sprawling Wolf's Lair complex were the skeletons of three adults, a teenager, and a baby — but the details of their macabre deaths are still unclear.

By Austin Harvey Apr 30, 2024

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Skeletons With Missing Hands And Feet Discovered Underneath The Home Of Nazi Leader Hermann Göring In Poland

Buried beneath the sprawling Wolf's Lair complex were the skeletons of three adults, a teenager, and a baby — but the details of their macabre deaths are still unclear.

By Austin Harvey April 30, 2024

How Did Anne Frank Die? Her Heartbreaking Final Months Inside The Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

After being starved, abused, and exposed to lice, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank met a horrific death at the hands of the Nazis.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 28, 2024

How Did Anne Frank Die? Her Heartbreaking Final Months Inside The Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

After being starved, abused, and exposed to lice, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank met a horrific death at the hands of the Nazis.

By Kaleena Fraga April 28, 2024

Who Betrayed Anne Frank? Inside The Historical Evidence

After two failed inquiries in 1947 and 1963, a team of investigators believes that a Jewish notary betrayed Anne Frank's hiding place to protect his family from deportation.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 20, 2024

Who Betrayed Anne Frank? Inside The Historical Evidence

After two failed inquiries in 1947 and 1963, a team of investigators believes that a Jewish notary betrayed Anne Frank's hiding place to protect his family from deportation.

By Marco Margaritoff April 20, 2024