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44 Unsettling Images Of Life Inside The Hitler Youth, The Nazis’ Army Of Brainwashed Children

From the rise of the Third Reich and into the post-war era, the Hitler Youth were molded to be faithful devotees of the Nazi regime — and to turn on even their own parents if they spoke ill of Hitler.

By John Kuroski • Mar 23, 2022

44 Unsettling Images Of Life Inside The Hitler Youth, The Nazis’ Army Of Brainwashed Children

From the rise of the Third Reich and into the post-war era, the Hitler Youth were molded to be faithful devotees of the Nazi regime — and to turn on even their own parents if they spoke ill of Hitler.

By John Kuroski • March 23, 2022

Meet Mehmed II, The Ottoman Ruler Who Conquered Constantinople And The Last Vestige Of The Roman Empire

Known as Mehmed the Conqueror, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II was just 21 years old when he took control of Constantinople and defeated the Byzantine Empire in 1453.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • Mar 21, 2022

Meet Mehmed II, The Ottoman Ruler Who Conquered Constantinople And The Last Vestige Of The Roman Empire

Known as Mehmed the Conqueror, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II was just 21 years old when he took control of Constantinople and defeated the Byzantine Empire in 1453.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin • March 21, 2022

Meet Adelbert Waldron, The Deadliest Sniper Of The Vietnam War

During his single deployment in Vietnam, Staff Sergeant Adelbert F. Waldron III made 109 confirmed kills in just six months, making him the most lethal sniper in the history of the U.S. Army.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 20, 2022

Meet Adelbert Waldron, The Deadliest Sniper Of The Vietnam War

During his single deployment in Vietnam, Staff Sergeant Adelbert F. Waldron III made 109 confirmed kills in just six months, making him the most lethal sniper in the history of the U.S. Army.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 20, 2022

The Varangian Guard, The Bloodthirsty Viking Warriors Who Served As The Byzantine Emperor’s Personal Army

For centuries, Vikings traveled from throughout Scandinavia to join the elite Varangian Guard that protected the Eastern Roman Emperor and the city of Constantinople.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 18, 2022

The Varangian Guard, The Bloodthirsty Viking Warriors Who Served As The Byzantine Emperor’s Personal Army

For centuries, Vikings traveled from throughout Scandinavia to join the elite Varangian Guard that protected the Eastern Roman Emperor and the city of Constantinople.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 18, 2022

The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

In 1862, Newton Knight deserted the Confederate Army and formed his own company of both free and formerly enslaved men and women to found the Free State of Jones and fight for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 17, 2022

The True Story Of The ‘Free State Of Jones,’ The Mississippi County That Seceded From The Confederacy

In 1862, Newton Knight deserted the Confederate Army and formed his own company of both free and formerly enslaved men and women to found the Free State of Jones and fight for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 17, 2022

The Dramatic Story Of John Wilkes Booth’s Death On A Virginia Tobacco Farm

John Wilkes Booth died in agonizing fashion at the hands of Union soldiers in Port Royal, Virginia — two weeks after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 14, 2022

The Dramatic Story Of John Wilkes Booth’s Death On A Virginia Tobacco Farm

John Wilkes Booth died in agonizing fashion at the hands of Union soldiers in Port Royal, Virginia — two weeks after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 14, 2022

‘A Harvest Of Death’: 33 Haunting Photos Of The Battle Of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was the pivotal moment of the Civil War and the bloodiest hour in American history. These photos tell its story.

By John Kuroski • Mar 13, 2022

‘A Harvest Of Death’: 33 Haunting Photos Of The Battle Of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was the pivotal moment of the Civil War and the bloodiest hour in American history. These photos tell its story.

By John Kuroski • March 13, 2022

The Short, Inspiring Life Of Quentin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt’s Youngest Son

Quentin Roosevelt responded to the call of duty and fought during World War I, but the former president's son was shot down over France on July 14, 1918.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 12, 2022

The Short, Inspiring Life Of Quentin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt’s Youngest Son

Quentin Roosevelt responded to the call of duty and fought during World War I, but the former president's son was shot down over France on July 14, 1918.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 12, 2022

The True Story Of Herbert Sobel, The First Commander Of The ‘Band Of Brothers’

Known as a "devil in jump boots" and a "petty tyrant," Herbert Sobel was one of the strictest U.S. Army officers during World War II.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 10, 2022

The True Story Of Herbert Sobel, The First Commander Of The ‘Band Of Brothers’

Known as a "devil in jump boots" and a "petty tyrant," Herbert Sobel was one of the strictest U.S. Army officers during World War II.

By Morgan Dunn • March 10, 2022

How Did Joan Of Arc Die? Inside Her Grisly Demise While Being Burned At The Stake

After leading France from the brink of defeat during the Hundred Years' War, Joan of Arc was captured and put on trial for heresy by the English — then burned at the stake.

By James Burch • Mar 10, 2022

How Did Joan Of Arc Die? Inside Her Grisly Demise While Being Burned At The Stake

After leading France from the brink of defeat during the Hundred Years' War, Joan of Arc was captured and put on trial for heresy by the English — then burned at the stake.

By James Burch • March 10, 2022