Who Were The Nazis? The German Fascists Who Almost Conquered Europe

Elyesa Bazna, The Valet Who Became The Most Dangerous Nazi Spy Of World War II

From 1943 to 1944, Elyesa Bazna worked as a valet for the British ambassador to Turkey. But behind the scenes, he photographed secret documents and gave them to the Nazis.

By Morgan Dunn Jun 28, 2021

Elyesa Bazna, The Valet Who Became The Most Dangerous Nazi Spy Of World War II

From 1943 to 1944, Elyesa Bazna worked as a valet for the British ambassador to Turkey. But behind the scenes, he photographed secret documents and gave them to the Nazis.

By Morgan Dunn June 28, 2021

This Week In History News, Jun. 6 – 12

Last remaining liberator of Auschwitz passes away, ancient Greek jar used for curses unearthed, and evidence of Stone Age dance parties uncovered.

By All That's Interesting Jun 11, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jun. 6 – 12

Last remaining liberator of Auschwitz passes away, ancient Greek jar used for curses unearthed, and evidence of Stone Age dance parties uncovered.

By All That's Interesting June 11, 2021

Arizona Plans To Execute Death Row Prisoners With ‘Zyklon B’ — The Gas The Nazis Used At Auschwitz

Arizona has quietly gathered the ingredients to make the lethal gas, triggering outrage in Germany.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 4, 2021

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Arizona Plans To Execute Death Row Prisoners With ‘Zyklon B’ — The Gas The Nazis Used At Auschwitz

Arizona has quietly gathered the ingredients to make the lethal gas, triggering outrage in Germany.

By Kaleena Fraga June 4, 2021

Aktion T4, The Nazi Program That Slaughtered 300,000 Disabled People

Inside the Aktion T4 program, the little-known euthanasia initiative that killed as many as 300,000 disabled people as the Nazis swept across Europe.

By Richard Stockton Jun 3, 2021

Aktion T4, The Nazi Program That Slaughtered 300,000 Disabled People

Inside the Aktion T4 program, the little-known euthanasia initiative that killed as many as 300,000 disabled people as the Nazis swept across Europe.

By Richard Stockton June 3, 2021

David Copeland: The Neo-Nazi Terrorist Behind The London Nail Bombings

Over the course of 13 days in 1999, David Copeland bombed three minority communities in London — to try to ignite a race war.

By Marco Margaritoff May 19, 2021

David Copeland: The Neo-Nazi Terrorist Behind The London Nail Bombings

Over the course of 13 days in 1999, David Copeland bombed three minority communities in London — to try to ignite a race war.

By Marco Margaritoff May 19, 2021

The Story Of Lída Baarová, The Silver Screen Mistress Of Joseph Goebbels

Because of her affair with Goebbels, Lída Baarová was shamed in the press worldwide, hounded by the Gestapo, barred from acting, and eventually arrested and threatened with a death sentence.

By Victoria Linchong May 12, 2021

The Story Of Lída Baarová, The Silver Screen Mistress Of Joseph Goebbels

Because of her affair with Goebbels, Lída Baarová was shamed in the press worldwide, hounded by the Gestapo, barred from acting, and eventually arrested and threatened with a death sentence.

By Victoria Linchong May 12, 2021

The True Story Of Simone Segouin, The French Teenager Who Fearlessly Hunted Nazis During World War II

When she was just 18 years old, Simone Segouin joined the French Resistance to capture Nazi troops, sabotage German plans, and fight against fascism in her home country.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 19, 2021

The True Story Of Simone Segouin, The French Teenager Who Fearlessly Hunted Nazis During World War II

When she was just 18 years old, Simone Segouin joined the French Resistance to capture Nazi troops, sabotage German plans, and fight against fascism in her home country.

By Marco Margaritoff April 19, 2021

Meet Unity Mitford, The British Socialite Who Became Adolf Hitler’s Stalker

Unity Valkyrie Mitford moved to Germany in 1933 to get next to Adolf Hitler — and managed to become one of his closest admirers.

By Tim Brinkhof Mar 9, 2021

Meet Unity Mitford, The British Socialite Who Became Adolf Hitler’s Stalker

Unity Valkyrie Mitford moved to Germany in 1933 to get next to Adolf Hitler — and managed to become one of his closest admirers.

By Tim Brinkhof March 9, 2021

Was Hitler Jewish? Inside The Curious Conspiracy Theory

Ever since the end of World War II, allegations of Adolf Hitler's Jewish ancestry via his paternal grandfather have been the subject of intense debate. Here's what the actual evidence says.

By Natasha Ishak Feb 16, 2021

Was Hitler Jewish? Inside The Curious Conspiracy Theory

Ever since the end of World War II, allegations of Adolf Hitler's Jewish ancestry via his paternal grandfather have been the subject of intense debate. Here's what the actual evidence says.

By Natasha Ishak February 16, 2021