world war 2

Welthauptstadt Germania, Hitler’s Plan To Make Berlin The Capital Of His New Empire

In the years leading up to World War II, Adolf Hitler designed a series of massive buildings and monuments that he planned to erect in Berlin after defeating the Allies, making the city the "capital of the world."

By Daniel Rennie • Jul 13, 2025

Welthauptstadt Germania, Hitler’s Plan To Make Berlin The Capital Of His New Empire

In the years leading up to World War II, Adolf Hitler designed a series of massive buildings and monuments that he planned to erect in Berlin after defeating the Allies, making the city the "capital of the world."

By Daniel Rennie • July 13, 2025

The Inspiring Story Of Nicholas Winton, The ‘British Schindler’ Who Rescued 669 Children From The Nazis

In 1939, Nicholas Winton helped arrange train transport, foster homes, and sometimes even forged visa documents for hundreds of Czech children so they'd be safe from the Holocaust.

By John Kuroski • Jul 6, 2025

The Inspiring Story Of Nicholas Winton, The ‘British Schindler’ Who Rescued 669 Children From The Nazis

In 1939, Nicholas Winton helped arrange train transport, foster homes, and sometimes even forged visa documents for hundreds of Czech children so they'd be safe from the Holocaust.

By John Kuroski • July 6, 2025

The Inspiring Life Of Liviu Librescu, The Holocaust Survivor Who Sacrificed Himself At Virginia Tech

On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech professor Liviu Librescu tragically died during the worst school shooting in U.S. history — after saving the lives of 22 students.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 25, 2025

The Inspiring Life Of Liviu Librescu, The Holocaust Survivor Who Sacrificed Himself At Virginia Tech

On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech professor Liviu Librescu tragically died during the worst school shooting in U.S. history — after saving the lives of 22 students.

By Austin Harvey • June 25, 2025

A Couple In England Unexpectedly Found The Wreckage Of A WW2 Fighter Plane While Walking Their Dog

The plane crash-landed when both of its engines failed. The ammunition within the wreckage, meanwhile, remained live for decades — until last week's controlled demolition.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 25, 2025

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A Couple In England Unexpectedly Found The Wreckage Of A WW2 Fighter Plane While Walking Their Dog

The plane crash-landed when both of its engines failed. The ammunition within the wreckage, meanwhile, remained live for decades — until last week's controlled demolition.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 25, 2025

Road Workers In Poland Just Stumbled Upon Dozens Of German Helmets From World War II

Found mere steps away from the University of Wrocław Institute of Archaeology, these German, Polish, and Soviet helmets span several decades.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 16, 2025

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Road Workers In Poland Just Stumbled Upon Dozens Of German Helmets From World War II

Found mere steps away from the University of Wrocław Institute of Archaeology, these German, Polish, and Soviet helmets span several decades.

By Ainsley Brown • June 16, 2025

Inside Cargo Cults, The Melanesian Groups That Worship A Legendary American G.I.

In some South Pacific islands, cargo cults like the John Frum movement pray for planes to bring them material goods — just like American troops did during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 15, 2025

Inside Cargo Cults, The Melanesian Groups That Worship A Legendary American G.I.

In some South Pacific islands, cargo cults like the John Frum movement pray for planes to bring them material goods — just like American troops did during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 15, 2025

The Chilling Story Of The NKVD, Joseph Stalin’s Secret Police Force That Terrorized The Soviet Union

From the brutal murders of the Great Purge to the millions sent to the gulags, the NKVD made the Soviet Union a horrifying place to live.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 15, 2025

The Chilling Story Of The NKVD, Joseph Stalin’s Secret Police Force That Terrorized The Soviet Union

From the brutal murders of the Great Purge to the millions sent to the gulags, the NKVD made the Soviet Union a horrifying place to live.

By Austin Harvey • June 15, 2025

Shipwreck Of World War II-Era USS Hornet Found 17,500 Feet Underwater In The Pacific Ocean

Through a research expedition funded by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the deep sea R/V Petrel vessel located the USS Hornet and captured priceless footage.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2025

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Shipwreck Of World War II-Era USS Hornet Found 17,500 Feet Underwater In The Pacific Ocean

Through a research expedition funded by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the deep sea R/V Petrel vessel located the USS Hornet and captured priceless footage.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2025

Inside Betty White’s World War 2 Service That Saw Her Trade Acting For Truck Driving

In 1941, Betty White joined the American Women's Voluntary Services and spent the next four years driving a delivery truck to support the war effort.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2025

Inside Betty White’s World War 2 Service That Saw Her Trade Acting For Truck Driving

In 1941, Betty White joined the American Women's Voluntary Services and spent the next four years driving a delivery truck to support the war effort.

By Austin Harvey • May 26, 2025

The Battle Of Wizna: When Polish Troops Held Back A German Force 50 Times Their Size At The Outset Of World War II

During the Battle of Wizna in September 1939, a Polish army of just 720 soldiers was able to stand strong against 42,000 Nazis for three days.

By Amber Morgan • May 17, 2025

The Battle Of Wizna: When Polish Troops Held Back A German Force 50 Times Their Size At The Outset Of World War II

During the Battle of Wizna in September 1939, a Polish army of just 720 soldiers was able to stand strong against 42,000 Nazis for three days.

By Amber Morgan • May 17, 2025