politics

Ernst Röhm: The Early Nazi Leader Who Rivaled Hitler — And Was Executed For It

Ernst Röhm was ruthless in his rise to power in Nazi Germany. Too bad for him Adolf Hitler didn't like rivals — even if they were his friends.

By William DeLong • Dec 24, 2018

Ernst Röhm: The Early Nazi Leader Who Rivaled Hitler — And Was Executed For It

Ernst Röhm was ruthless in his rise to power in Nazi Germany. Too bad for him Adolf Hitler didn't like rivals — even if they were his friends.

By William DeLong • December 24, 2018

Kindertransport: When Great Britain Saved 10,000 Children From The Holocaust

The combined efforts of the British government, religious groups, and individual volunteers saved 10,000 Jewish and non-Aryan children from certain death.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 16, 2018

Kindertransport: When Great Britain Saved 10,000 Children From The Holocaust

The combined efforts of the British government, religious groups, and individual volunteers saved 10,000 Jewish and non-Aryan children from certain death.

By Gina Dimuro • December 16, 2018

The Evolution Of The Art Of Drag In 33 Stunning, Historical Images

Dressing in drag was once just a means of fulfilling female parts in plays — and now it's become a worldwide phenomenon.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 15, 2018

The Evolution Of The Art Of Drag In 33 Stunning, Historical Images

Dressing in drag was once just a means of fulfilling female parts in plays — and now it's become a worldwide phenomenon.

By Bernadette Deron • December 15, 2018

The Eerie Reason Why Ships Full Of Dead Bodies Keep Washing Up In Japan

Small Japanese villages have been visited by abandoned fishing vessels, some awash with dead bodies. But the reason why this may be is even more startling than their discovery.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 11, 2018

The Eerie Reason Why Ships Full Of Dead Bodies Keep Washing Up In Japan

Small Japanese villages have been visited by abandoned fishing vessels, some awash with dead bodies. But the reason why this may be is even more startling than their discovery.

By Gina Dimuro • December 11, 2018

33 British Royal Family Photos Of The Monarchy Being Weirdly Normal

The British royals have tons of strict rules they must follow — but that doesn't mean they don't goof off every once in a while.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 29, 2018

33 British Royal Family Photos Of The Monarchy Being Weirdly Normal

The British royals have tons of strict rules they must follow — but that doesn't mean they don't goof off every once in a while.

By Bernadette Deron • November 29, 2018

Rwandan Genocide: The Modern-Day Genocide That The World Ignored

Over the course of 100 days in 1994, the Rwandan Genocide of Hutus against Tutsis claimed the lives of some 800,000 people — while the world sat by and watched.

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 1, 2018

Rwandan Genocide: The Modern-Day Genocide That The World Ignored

Over the course of 100 days in 1994, the Rwandan Genocide of Hutus against Tutsis claimed the lives of some 800,000 people — while the world sat by and watched.

By Gina Dimuro • November 1, 2018

Colorized World War I Footage From Peter Jackson’s New Documentary Brings The Great War To Life Like Never Before

They Shall Not Grow Old distills 600 hours of original World War I footage into a 90-minute, colorized experience with the soldiers at the front lines.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 16, 2018

Colorized World War I Footage From Peter Jackson’s New Documentary Brings The Great War To Life Like Never Before

They Shall Not Grow Old distills 600 hours of original World War I footage into a 90-minute, colorized experience with the soldiers at the front lines.

By Bernadette Deron • October 16, 2018

Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 10, 2018

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Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • October 10, 2018

Occupation Of Alcatraz: When Native American Demonstrators Took Over ‘The Rock’

During the 1969-1971 occupation of Alcatraz, Native American demonstrators took control of the former prison in protest of government abuses.

By Brandon Weber • Oct 7, 2018

Occupation Of Alcatraz: When Native American Demonstrators Took Over ‘The Rock’

During the 1969-1971 occupation of Alcatraz, Native American demonstrators took control of the former prison in protest of government abuses.

By Brandon Weber • October 7, 2018

Did The U.S. Slaughter 35,000 Civilians During One Korean War Massacre — Or Is It North Korean Propaganda?

"Blood must be avenged with blood, and accounts with the U.S. imperialists must be settled with, at all costs."

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 1, 2018

Did The U.S. Slaughter 35,000 Civilians During One Korean War Massacre — Or Is It North Korean Propaganda?

"Blood must be avenged with blood, and accounts with the U.S. imperialists must be settled with, at all costs."

By Caroline Redmond • October 1, 2018