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11 Incredible Stories Of Resistance Fighters Who Took On The Nazis

From the Edelweiss Pirates in Germany to the six-year-old war hero in France, these resistance fighters risked everything to resist the Third Reich.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 4, 2021

11 Incredible Stories Of Resistance Fighters Who Took On The Nazis

From the Edelweiss Pirates in Germany to the six-year-old war hero in France, these resistance fighters risked everything to resist the Third Reich.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 4, 2021

The Story Of Pauli Murray, The Unsung Hero Of The Civil Rights Movement

As early as the 1940s, Pauli Murray began to challenge segregation, sex discrimination, and gender norms. She later became a pioneering lawyer and an Episcopal priest.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 30, 2021

The Story Of Pauli Murray, The Unsung Hero Of The Civil Rights Movement

As early as the 1940s, Pauli Murray began to challenge segregation, sex discrimination, and gender norms. She later became a pioneering lawyer and an Episcopal priest.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 30, 2021

77 Historical Photos That Reveal The Triumph And Tragedy Of Humanity’s Past

These unforgettable pictures from history capture everything from the Holocaust to Woodstock to the Civil Rights heroics of Mister Rogers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 28, 2021

77 Historical Photos That Reveal The Triumph And Tragedy Of Humanity’s Past

These unforgettable pictures from history capture everything from the Holocaust to Woodstock to the Civil Rights heroics of Mister Rogers.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 28, 2021

The True Story Of Cathay Williams, The First Black Woman To Join The U.S. Army

In 1866, Cathay Williams changed her name to "William Cathay," disguised herself as a man, and became a Buffalo Soldier.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 28, 2021

The True Story Of Cathay Williams, The First Black Woman To Join The U.S. Army

In 1866, Cathay Williams changed her name to "William Cathay," disguised herself as a man, and became a Buffalo Soldier.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 28, 2021

The Life And Legacy Of Princess Diana In 33 Images

These pictures of Princess Diana at the palace, at the water park, and in the field show why she was hailed as "the People's Princess."

By Leah Silverman • Sep 26, 2021

The Life And Legacy Of Princess Diana In 33 Images

These pictures of Princess Diana at the palace, at the water park, and in the field show why she was hailed as "the People's Princess."

By Leah Silverman • September 26, 2021

23 Famous People With Autism Who Accomplished Incredible Things

While being on the spectrum can sometimes create challenges, these famous people with autism have been able to use their unique way of seeing the world to achieve great feats.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 18, 2021

23 Famous People With Autism Who Accomplished Incredible Things

While being on the spectrum can sometimes create challenges, these famous people with autism have been able to use their unique way of seeing the world to achieve great feats.

By Mark Oliver • September 18, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Lachhiman Gurung, The One-Handed Hero Of World War II

A Nepalese Gurkha soldier who fought for Britain, Lachhiman Gurung fended off 200 Japanese soldiers in May 1945 — after losing his right hand to a grenade blast.

By Mark Shiffer • Sep 16, 2021

The Incredible Story Of Lachhiman Gurung, The One-Handed Hero Of World War II

A Nepalese Gurkha soldier who fought for Britain, Lachhiman Gurung fended off 200 Japanese soldiers in May 1945 — after losing his right hand to a grenade blast.

By Mark Shiffer • September 16, 2021

33 Feel-Good Stories From History That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

These uplifting stories from the past include tales of quiet bravery, unlikely friendships, good deeds, and more that will leave you feeling inspired.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 14, 2021

33 Feel-Good Stories From History That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

These uplifting stories from the past include tales of quiet bravery, unlikely friendships, good deeds, and more that will leave you feeling inspired.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 14, 2021

Meet Viola Desmond, The ‘Canadian Rosa Parks’ Who Made A Brave Stand Against Racism

After a Nova Scotia movie theater refused to let Viola Desmond sit in the whites-only section, she took the case to court and ignited the country’s civil rights movement in the process.

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 14, 2021

Meet Viola Desmond, The ‘Canadian Rosa Parks’ Who Made A Brave Stand Against Racism

After a Nova Scotia movie theater refused to let Viola Desmond sit in the whites-only section, she took the case to court and ignited the country’s civil rights movement in the process.

By Genevieve Carlton • September 14, 2021

The True Story Of Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz, The Nazi Diplomat Who Saved Almost All Of Denmark’s Jews From The Holocaust

Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz was a German attaché serving in Copenhagen who sprang into action in 1943 to warn the country's 7,800 Jews of the Nazis' imminent plans to send them to concentration camps.

By Mark Shiffer • Sep 13, 2021

The True Story Of Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz, The Nazi Diplomat Who Saved Almost All Of Denmark’s Jews From The Holocaust

Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz was a German attaché serving in Copenhagen who sprang into action in 1943 to warn the country's 7,800 Jews of the Nazis' imminent plans to send them to concentration camps.

By Mark Shiffer • September 13, 2021