modern history

33 Photos Of The Liberation Of Auschwitz, The Nazi Concentration Camp Where More Than A Million People Were Killed

On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz and the 7,000 starving victims trapped inside — then uncovered macabre warehouses filled with the personal belongings of countless dead prisoners.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 14, 2022

33 Photos Of The Liberation Of Auschwitz, The Nazi Concentration Camp Where More Than A Million People Were Killed

On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz and the 7,000 starving victims trapped inside — then uncovered macabre warehouses filled with the personal belongings of countless dead prisoners.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 14, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Patricia Douglas, The Dancer Who Sued MGM For Rape — And Was Lambasted For It

In 1937, 20-year-old Patricia Douglas was brutally attacked and raped at an MGM party. And when she tried to get justice, the film studio did everything in its power to silence her.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 14, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Patricia Douglas, The Dancer Who Sued MGM For Rape — And Was Lambasted For It

In 1937, 20-year-old Patricia Douglas was brutally attacked and raped at an MGM party. And when she tried to get justice, the film studio did everything in its power to silence her.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 14, 2022

Paul Avery And His Harrowing Investigation Of The Zodiac Killer

Paul Avery was a top reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle reporting on the infamous Zodiac killings. But after making a break in the case, the killer took to tormenting him with letters and cards.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 14, 2022

Paul Avery And His Harrowing Investigation Of The Zodiac Killer

Paul Avery was a top reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle reporting on the infamous Zodiac killings. But after making a break in the case, the killer took to tormenting him with letters and cards.

By Gina Dimuro • December 14, 2022

Nine Zodiac Killer Suspects And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

Go inside the mystery of who was the Zodiac Killer — and the stories of nine men who are the most convincing suspects.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 13, 2022

Nine Zodiac Killer Suspects And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

Go inside the mystery of who was the Zodiac Killer — and the stories of nine men who are the most convincing suspects.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 13, 2022

The Story Of Irene Gut Opdyke, The Polish Nurse Who Saved Countless Jewish Lives During The Holocaust

Irene Gut Opdyke risked her life to smuggle food and travel permits to Polish Jews — and even hid 12 of them inside the home of a Nazi officer where she worked as a housekeeper.

By Kendrick Foster • Dec 13, 2022

The Story Of Irene Gut Opdyke, The Polish Nurse Who Saved Countless Jewish Lives During The Holocaust

Irene Gut Opdyke risked her life to smuggle food and travel permits to Polish Jews — and even hid 12 of them inside the home of a Nazi officer where she worked as a housekeeper.

By Kendrick Foster • December 13, 2022

Inside The Mind-Blowing Prison Breaks Of Yoshie Shiratori, The ‘Japanese Houdini’

Yoshie Shiratori became known as the "man no prison could hold" after he escaped four different times — once using little more than miso soup.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 13, 2022

Inside The Mind-Blowing Prison Breaks Of Yoshie Shiratori, The ‘Japanese Houdini’

Yoshie Shiratori became known as the "man no prison could hold" after he escaped four different times — once using little more than miso soup.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 13, 2022

Inside 9 Historically Inaccurate TV Shows — And The Big Mistakes They Made

From the numerous factual errors in Dahmer to the brotherhood that never existed in Vikings, see how some of your favorite TV shows got historical events totally wrong.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 12, 2022

Inside 9 Historically Inaccurate TV Shows — And The Big Mistakes They Made

From the numerous factual errors in Dahmer to the brotherhood that never existed in Vikings, see how some of your favorite TV shows got historical events totally wrong.

By Austin Harvey • December 12, 2022

The Astonishing Story Of Milunka Savić, The Most Decorated Woman Soldier In History

Even after discovering that their new recruit was a woman in disguise, the Serbian Army allowed Milunka Savić to keep fighting because she was just that good on the battlefield.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 12, 2022

The Astonishing Story Of Milunka Savić, The Most Decorated Woman Soldier In History

Even after discovering that their new recruit was a woman in disguise, the Serbian Army allowed Milunka Savić to keep fighting because she was just that good on the battlefield.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 12, 2022

Loyd Jowers, The Memphis Man Who Claimed He Participated In A Conspiracy To Assassinate Martin Luther King Jr.

In 1993, Loyd Jowers confessed that he had paid someone to kill Martin Luther King Jr. as part of a high-level conspiracy involving government agencies and that James Earl Ray had been framed.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 10, 2022

Loyd Jowers, The Memphis Man Who Claimed He Participated In A Conspiracy To Assassinate Martin Luther King Jr.

In 1993, Loyd Jowers confessed that he had paid someone to kill Martin Luther King Jr. as part of a high-level conspiracy involving government agencies and that James Earl Ray had been framed.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 10, 2022

Inside The Story Of Raffaele Esposito And The First Margherita Pizza

Though various versions of pizza have been present in the Mediterranean since time immemorial, Raffaele Esposito created the modern iteration of margherita pizza in 1889.

By William DeLong • Dec 10, 2022

Inside The Story Of Raffaele Esposito And The First Margherita Pizza

Though various versions of pizza have been present in the Mediterranean since time immemorial, Raffaele Esposito created the modern iteration of margherita pizza in 1889.

By William DeLong • December 10, 2022