The History Of World War 2, The Conflict That Shaped Our World

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

Hermann Göring Was The Second-Most Powerful Man In Nazi Germany — And He Loved To Party

Hermann Göring was a flying ace, creator of the Gestapo, and one-time president of the Reichstag — he was also overweight and into drugs.

By Gina Dimuro Sep 9, 2021

Hermann Göring Was The Second-Most Powerful Man In Nazi Germany — And He Loved To Party

Hermann Göring was a flying ace, creator of the Gestapo, and one-time president of the Reichstag — he was also overweight and into drugs.

By Gina Dimuro September 9, 2021

27 Haunting Photos That Reveal What Happened During Kristallnacht, The ‘Night Of Broken Glass’

The anti-Jewish pogrom of November 1938 known as the "Night of Broken Glass" foreshadowed the Holocaust and the deaths of some 6 million European Jews.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 7, 2021

27 Haunting Photos That Reveal What Happened During Kristallnacht, The ‘Night Of Broken Glass’

The anti-Jewish pogrom of November 1938 known as the "Night of Broken Glass" foreshadowed the Holocaust and the deaths of some 6 million European Jews.

By Caroline Redmond September 7, 2021

50 Famous Photos That Changed Our World

From Tank Man to the Burning Monk, see the famous photos that captured the attention of the world and changed history in ways we can still feel today.

By Savannah Cox Sep 5, 2021

50 Famous Photos That Changed Our World

From Tank Man to the Burning Monk, see the famous photos that captured the attention of the world and changed history in ways we can still feel today.

By Savannah Cox September 5, 2021

Japan Said Its Kamikaze Pilots Volunteered To Kill Themselves For Their Country. Their Diaries Tell A Different Story.

Thousands of poorly trained kamikaze pilots were asked to sacrifice their lives for Japan's collapsing war effort, but the letters they left behind reveal they weren't all eager volunteers.

By Mark Oliver Sep 4, 2021

Japan Said Its Kamikaze Pilots Volunteered To Kill Themselves For Their Country. Their Diaries Tell A Different Story.

Thousands of poorly trained kamikaze pilots were asked to sacrifice their lives for Japan's collapsing war effort, but the letters they left behind reveal they weren't all eager volunteers.

By Mark Oliver September 4, 2021

How 9 Ordinary People Became Heroes During The Holocaust — And Risked Everything To Save Jewish Lives

From the "Japanese Schindler" to members of the Dutch resistance, these incredible stories of Holocaust heroes prove that not everyone was just following orders.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 1, 2021

How 9 Ordinary People Became Heroes During The Holocaust — And Risked Everything To Save Jewish Lives

From the "Japanese Schindler" to members of the Dutch resistance, these incredible stories of Holocaust heroes prove that not everyone was just following orders.

By Kaleena Fraga September 1, 2021

How Susan Ahn Cuddy Became The First Asian American Female Officer In The U.S. Navy

During World War II, Susan Ahn Cuddy broke countless barriers in the U.S. Navy, training naval aviators and working with top-notch code breakers.

By Kaleena Fraga Sep 1, 2021

How Susan Ahn Cuddy Became The First Asian American Female Officer In The U.S. Navy

During World War II, Susan Ahn Cuddy broke countless barriers in the U.S. Navy, training naval aviators and working with top-notch code breakers.

By Kaleena Fraga September 1, 2021

How Audie Murphy Went From Fending Off 200 Nazis By Himself To Becoming A Hollywood Star

He earned every honor from the United States military plus five from abroad at 19. But that's not all — Audie Murphy also became a Hollywood sensation.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 28, 2021

How Audie Murphy Went From Fending Off 200 Nazis By Himself To Becoming A Hollywood Star

He earned every honor from the United States military plus five from abroad at 19. But that's not all — Audie Murphy also became a Hollywood sensation.

By Kaleena Fraga August 28, 2021