modern history

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Ukrainian Disaster Zone

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.

By John Kuroski • Feb 26, 2023

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Ukrainian Disaster Zone

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.

By John Kuroski • February 26, 2023

Did Adolf Hitler Have An Affair With His Niece, Geli Raubal?

Found dead in his Munich apartment on September 18, 1931, Geli Raubal was Adolf Hitler's niece who many historians believe had a romantic relationship with the Führer.

By Katie Serena • Feb 25, 2023

Did Adolf Hitler Have An Affair With His Niece, Geli Raubal?

Found dead in his Munich apartment on September 18, 1931, Geli Raubal was Adolf Hitler's niece who many historians believe had a romantic relationship with the Führer.

By Katie Serena • February 25, 2023

What Happened To Rose Bundy, The Daughter Of Ted Bundy?

Born on October 24, 1982, Rose Bundy — also known as Rosa Bundy — was conceived by Ted Bundy and Carole Ann Boone while the serial killer was on death row in Florida.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 25, 2023

What Happened To Rose Bundy, The Daughter Of Ted Bundy?

Born on October 24, 1982, Rose Bundy — also known as Rosa Bundy — was conceived by Ted Bundy and Carole Ann Boone while the serial killer was on death row in Florida.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 25, 2023

The Hidden History Of Ratlines, The System Of Escape Routes That Helped Nazis Flee Europe

After World War II, thousands of Nazi war criminals escaped justice with the help of ratlines — which were set up by the Vatican, South American politicians, and sometimes even U.S. spies.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 25, 2023

The Hidden History Of Ratlines, The System Of Escape Routes That Helped Nazis Flee Europe

After World War II, thousands of Nazi war criminals escaped justice with the help of ratlines — which were set up by the Vatican, South American politicians, and sometimes even U.S. spies.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 25, 2023

The Story Of Izola Ware Curry, The Woman Who Almost Assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.

A decade before MLK's assassination, a Black woman named Izola Ware Curry stabbed him with a letter opener at a Harlem book signing, nearly leaving him dead.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 24, 2023

The Story Of Izola Ware Curry, The Woman Who Almost Assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.

A decade before MLK's assassination, a Black woman named Izola Ware Curry stabbed him with a letter opener at a Harlem book signing, nearly leaving him dead.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 24, 2023

Jean-Marie Loret: The Man Who Believed He Was The Secret Son Of Adolf Hitler

While serving in the German army during World War 1, Adolf Hitler allegedly had an affair with a French woman named Charlotte Lobjoie — and Jean-Marie Loret was the result.

By Katie Serena • Feb 24, 2023

Jean-Marie Loret: The Man Who Believed He Was The Secret Son Of Adolf Hitler

While serving in the German army during World War 1, Adolf Hitler allegedly had an affair with a French woman named Charlotte Lobjoie — and Jean-Marie Loret was the result.

By Katie Serena • February 24, 2023

The Story Of Sammy Younge Jr., The Black College Student And Activist Killed Over A Segregated Bathroom

The murder of Sammy Younge Jr. by a white gas station attendant in Tuskegee ignited the college civil rights movement.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 23, 2023

The Story Of Sammy Younge Jr., The Black College Student And Activist Killed Over A Segregated Bathroom

The murder of Sammy Younge Jr. by a white gas station attendant in Tuskegee ignited the college civil rights movement.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 23, 2023

The History Of Kryžių Kalnas, The Mysterious Hill Of Crosses In Northern Lithuania

Laden with more than 100,000 Christian symbols, Lithuania's Hill of Crosses is one of the world’s most unique pilgrimage sites.

By Joel Stice • Feb 23, 2023

The History Of Kryžių Kalnas, The Mysterious Hill Of Crosses In Northern Lithuania

Laden with more than 100,000 Christian symbols, Lithuania's Hill of Crosses is one of the world’s most unique pilgrimage sites.

By Joel Stice • February 23, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of World War II Hero Charles Jackson French And The 15 Sailors He Saved

When the USS Gregory sank in 1942, a mess hall officer named Charles Jackson French dragged a raft full of his wounded crewmates to safety through shark-infested waters.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 22, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of World War II Hero Charles Jackson French And The 15 Sailors He Saved

When the USS Gregory sank in 1942, a mess hall officer named Charles Jackson French dragged a raft full of his wounded crewmates to safety through shark-infested waters.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 22, 2023

Alois Hitler: The Story Of The Austrian Civil Servant Who Was Adolf Hitler’s Father

The father of Adolf Hitler, Alois Hitler was a domineering, unforgiving husband who often beat his wife and his children — leading his son to despise him.

By Gina Dimuro • Feb 20, 2023

Alois Hitler: The Story Of The Austrian Civil Servant Who Was Adolf Hitler’s Father

The father of Adolf Hitler, Alois Hitler was a domineering, unforgiving husband who often beat his wife and his children — leading his son to despise him.

By Gina Dimuro • February 20, 2023