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How A Spanish Motel Owner Named Juan Pujol García Duped The Nazis And Helped The Allies Win WWII

As a double agent for the British, Juan Pujol García used his espionage skills to help orchestrate the Nazis' downfall on D-Day.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 19, 2020

How A Spanish Motel Owner Named Juan Pujol García Duped The Nazis And Helped The Allies Win WWII

As a double agent for the British, Juan Pujol García used his espionage skills to help orchestrate the Nazis' downfall on D-Day.

By Leah Silverman • November 19, 2020

29 Vintage Photos Of The Unparalleled Glamour Of Streamliner Trains

In mid-century America, streamliners were luxury train cars that were supposed to herald in the future of transportation, so what happened to them?

By Erin Kelly • Nov 16, 2020

29 Vintage Photos Of The Unparalleled Glamour Of Streamliner Trains

In mid-century America, streamliners were luxury train cars that were supposed to herald in the future of transportation, so what happened to them?

By Erin Kelly • November 16, 2020

27 Photos Of Mexico’s ‘Island Of The Dolls’ That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Just south of Mexico City, you'll find la Isla de las Muñecas, a haunted island where countless decaying dolls hang in the trees.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 16, 2020

27 Photos Of Mexico’s ‘Island Of The Dolls’ That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Just south of Mexico City, you'll find la Isla de las Muñecas, a haunted island where countless decaying dolls hang in the trees.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 16, 2020

John Africa Led A Black Liberation Movement In 1970s Philadelphia — Then He Was Murdered By Police

John Africa co-founded the Black activist group MOVE, whose home was bombed by Philadelphia Police in 1985.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 15, 2020

John Africa Led A Black Liberation Movement In 1970s Philadelphia — Then He Was Murdered By Police

John Africa co-founded the Black activist group MOVE, whose home was bombed by Philadelphia Police in 1985.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 15, 2020

25 Things You Didn’t Know About Albert Einstein

These Albert Einstein facts explore the lesser-known parts of the iconic physicist's life.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 14, 2020

25 Things You Didn’t Know About Albert Einstein

These Albert Einstein facts explore the lesser-known parts of the iconic physicist's life.

By Savannah Cox • November 14, 2020

This Week In History News, Nov. 8 – 14

Nazi concentration camp unearthed in the Czech Republic, Cold War spy gadgets to go up for sale, prehistoric honey badger uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 13, 2020

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This Week In History News, Nov. 8 – 14

Nazi concentration camp unearthed in the Czech Republic, Cold War spy gadgets to go up for sale, prehistoric honey badger uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • November 13, 2020

Inside The 1963 Vajont Dam Failure That The Italian Government Could Have Prevented

The Vajont Dam was the tallest in the world, but its unstable construction terrified those who lived in the valley below. On October 9, 1963, their worst fears came true.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 10, 2020

Inside The 1963 Vajont Dam Failure That The Italian Government Could Have Prevented

The Vajont Dam was the tallest in the world, but its unstable construction terrified those who lived in the valley below. On October 9, 1963, their worst fears came true.

By All That's Interesting • November 10, 2020

Cold War Soviet Spy Gadgets And Assassination Tools Set To Sell At Auction

From a 1958 letter written by Fidel Castro to a gun that looks like a tube of lipstick, the upcoming auction is sure to be historic.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 10, 2020

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Cold War Soviet Spy Gadgets And Assassination Tools Set To Sell At Auction

From a 1958 letter written by Fidel Castro to a gun that looks like a tube of lipstick, the upcoming auction is sure to be historic.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 10, 2020

Meet Reinhard Gehlen, Hitler’s Favorite Spy Who Used CIA Resources To Free Nazi War Criminals

An expert spymaster, Reinhard Gehlen surrendered to the Allies at the end of World War II in order to work with the CIA before founding Germany’s modern intelligence service with hundreds of former Nazis like him.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 9, 2020

Meet Reinhard Gehlen, Hitler’s Favorite Spy Who Used CIA Resources To Free Nazi War Criminals

An expert spymaster, Reinhard Gehlen surrendered to the Allies at the end of World War II in order to work with the CIA before founding Germany’s modern intelligence service with hundreds of former Nazis like him.

By Morgan Dunn • November 9, 2020

21 Enchanting Photos Of Paronella Castle, The Australian Party Palace Abandoned In The Jungle

A Spanish immigrant named José Paronella toiled for over a decade to build his dream palace, where he hosted lavish parties in the 1940s and '50s. So what happened to Paronella Castle?

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 6, 2020

21 Enchanting Photos Of Paronella Castle, The Australian Party Palace Abandoned In The Jungle

A Spanish immigrant named José Paronella toiled for over a decade to build his dream palace, where he hosted lavish parties in the 1940s and '50s. So what happened to Paronella Castle?

By Natasha Ishak • November 6, 2020

The True Stories Behind The ‘Rooftop Koreans’ Who Took Up Arms During The L.A. Uprising

As turmoil roiled in Los Angeles in April 1992, Korean store owners were abandoned by the LAPD and forced to fend for themselves. The results were disastrous.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 5, 2020

The True Stories Behind The ‘Rooftop Koreans’ Who Took Up Arms During The L.A. Uprising

As turmoil roiled in Los Angeles in April 1992, Korean store owners were abandoned by the LAPD and forced to fend for themselves. The results were disastrous.

By Natasha Ishak • November 5, 2020

The Harrowing Story Of The Whaleship ‘Essex’ That Inspired ‘Moby Dick’

After the whaleship "Essex" was sunk by a vengeful sperm whale, its crew was left on the high seas for 90 days — causing them to resort to cannibalism.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 2, 2020

The Harrowing Story Of The Whaleship ‘Essex’ That Inspired ‘Moby Dick’

After the whaleship "Essex" was sunk by a vengeful sperm whale, its crew was left on the high seas for 90 days — causing them to resort to cannibalism.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 2, 2020