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The Twisted Story Of Shiro Ishii, The Josef Mengele Of World War 2 Japan

Shiro Ishii ran Unit 731 and performed cruel experiments on prisoners until he was apprehended by the U.S. government — and granted full immunity.

By Andrew Lenoir • Nov 24, 2020

The Twisted Story Of Shiro Ishii, The Josef Mengele Of World War 2 Japan

Shiro Ishii ran Unit 731 and performed cruel experiments on prisoners until he was apprehended by the U.S. government — and granted full immunity.

By Andrew Lenoir • November 24, 2020

Meet Ramona Africa, The Last Survivor Of The 1985 Bombing Of Black Activists By Philadelphia Police

On May 13, 1985, Ramona Africa was the only adult to survive the police bombing of the Philadelphia activist group MOVE — only to be thrown in jail afterward.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 22, 2020

Meet Ramona Africa, The Last Survivor Of The 1985 Bombing Of Black Activists By Philadelphia Police

On May 13, 1985, Ramona Africa was the only adult to survive the police bombing of the Philadelphia activist group MOVE — only to be thrown in jail afterward.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 22, 2020

25 Shocking Examples Of White Actors Portraying People Of Color On Screen

Hollywood has a long history of whitewashing the past, and these outrageous casting decisions prove it.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 21, 2020

25 Shocking Examples Of White Actors Portraying People Of Color On Screen

Hollywood has a long history of whitewashing the past, and these outrageous casting decisions prove it.

By Natasha Ishak • November 21, 2020

This Week In History News, Nov. 15 – 21

Centuries-old Florida shipwreck uncovered, ancient Egyptian temple restored, World War I carrier pigeon message found.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 20, 2020

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This Week In History News, Nov. 15 – 21

Centuries-old Florida shipwreck uncovered, ancient Egyptian temple restored, World War I carrier pigeon message found.

By All That's Interesting • November 20, 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 • 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