world war 2

This Week In History News, Aug. 1 – 7

Cache of Nazi artifacts found behind wall of German house, historical graves uncovered by grazing goats, Viking warrior found to be intersex.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 6, 2021

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This Week In History News, Aug. 1 – 7

Cache of Nazi artifacts found behind wall of German house, historical graves uncovered by grazing goats, Viking warrior found to be intersex.

By All That's Interesting • August 6, 2021

How The Nazis’ ‘Invincible’ Bismarck Battleship Sunk Just Eight Days Into Its Maiden Mission

The German battleship Bismarck was the most formidable warship in Europe. But on May 27, 1941, the combined effects of torpedo damage and scuttling left it at the bottom of the Atlantic.

By Mark Shiffer • Jul 12, 2021

How The Nazis’ ‘Invincible’ Bismarck Battleship Sunk Just Eight Days Into Its Maiden Mission

The German battleship Bismarck was the most formidable warship in Europe. But on May 27, 1941, the combined effects of torpedo damage and scuttling left it at the bottom of the Atlantic.

By Mark Shiffer • July 12, 2021

4 Real U.S. Government Alien Research Projects Straight Out Of “The X-Files”

Are aliens real? Some people really, really want to believe. Here are the real government initiatives (and one compelling probable hoax) that these believers use in making their case that aliens do exist.

By Abby Norman • Jul 2, 2021

4 Real U.S. Government Alien Research Projects Straight Out Of “The X-Files”

Are aliens real? Some people really, really want to believe. Here are the real government initiatives (and one compelling probable hoax) that these believers use in making their case that aliens do exist.

By Abby Norman • July 2, 2021

‘The World Would Not Be The Same’: The Inside Story Of How The Manhattan Project Developed The A-Bomb

From 1939 to 1945, the scientists behind the Manhattan Project raced to develop the first nuclear weapon. The results would change history.

By Mark Oliver • Jun 29, 2021

‘The World Would Not Be The Same’: The Inside Story Of How The Manhattan Project Developed The A-Bomb

From 1939 to 1945, the scientists behind the Manhattan Project raced to develop the first nuclear weapon. The results would change history.

By Mark Oliver • June 29, 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 • 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. 20 – 26

Previously unknown human ancestor found, the Zodiac Killer's ciphers potentially solved, a Black World War II veteran finally awarded the Purple Heart.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 25, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jun. 20 – 26

Previously unknown human ancestor found, the Zodiac Killer's ciphers potentially solved, a Black World War II veteran finally awarded the Purple Heart.

By All That's Interesting • June 25, 2021

How Hazel Lee Became The First Chinese American Woman To Fly For The U.S. Military

Born in Oregon to immigrant parents, Hazel Ying Lee made history when she earned her pilot's license in 1932 and later flew for the U.S. military during World War II.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 24, 2021

How Hazel Lee Became The First Chinese American Woman To Fly For The U.S. Military

Born in Oregon to immigrant parents, Hazel Ying Lee made history when she earned her pilot's license in 1932 and later flew for the U.S. military during World War II.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 24, 2021

A Black World War II Veteran Was Finally Awarded Purple Heart — 76 Years After Racism Stopped Him From Getting It

Osceola "Ozzie" Fletcher was a 22-year-old private in the U.S. Army when he was wounded in action on D-Day during the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 21, 2021

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A Black World War II Veteran Was Finally Awarded Purple Heart — 76 Years After Racism Stopped Him From Getting It

Osceola "Ozzie" Fletcher was a 22-year-old private in the U.S. Army when he was wounded in action on D-Day during the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 21, 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

How An Ordinary English Pointer Became A Decorated World War II Soldier

Born in Shanghai just before the war, Judy the dog was adopted by British sailors and protected them across Indonesia — where she became the only animal imprisoned as a POW.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 11, 2021

How An Ordinary English Pointer Became A Decorated World War II Soldier

Born in Shanghai just before the war, Judy the dog was adopted by British sailors and protected them across Indonesia — where she became the only animal imprisoned as a POW.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 11, 2021