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This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 15, 2020

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This 99-Year-Old Veteran Just Raised $9 Million For Coronavirus Relief By Walking In His Garden

Tom Moore's original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th.

By Natasha Ishak • April 15, 2020

This Week In History News, Apr. 5 – 11

Mysteries of ancient humans' love for ostrich eggs unlocked, history of Nazi camp on British soil revealed, remains of prehistoric rainforest in Antarctica discovered.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 10, 2020

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This Week In History News, Apr. 5 – 11

Mysteries of ancient humans' love for ostrich eggs unlocked, history of Nazi camp on British soil revealed, remains of prehistoric rainforest in Antarctica discovered.

By All That's Interesting • April 10, 2020

‘Forbidden Footage’ From World War II Shows The Secret Lives Of British Spies

"I think actually seeing them, seeing them move around, seeing them talk, seeing them smile just really connects us very closely to those people."

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 6, 2020

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‘Forbidden Footage’ From World War II Shows The Secret Lives Of British Spies

"I think actually seeing them, seeing them move around, seeing them talk, seeing them smile just really connects us very closely to those people."

By Natasha Ishak • April 6, 2020

The Secret Life Of Roald Dahl: From Fighter Pilot To Spy To Renowned Children’s Author

Before he wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Roald Dahl spent his 20s flying fighter jets and spying on the Roosevelts during World War II.

By Andrew Milne • Apr 4, 2020

The Secret Life Of Roald Dahl: From Fighter Pilot To Spy To Renowned Children’s Author

Before he wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Roald Dahl spent his 20s flying fighter jets and spying on the Roosevelts during World War II.

By Andrew Milne • April 4, 2020

New Study Reveals Shocking History Of Sylt, The Only Nazi Concentration Camp Built On British Soil

More than 1,000 prisoners were held at the Nazi concentration camp. However, details of its past have been kept buried — physically and figuratively.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 2, 2020

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New Study Reveals Shocking History Of Sylt, The Only Nazi Concentration Camp Built On British Soil

More than 1,000 prisoners were held at the Nazi concentration camp. However, details of its past have been kept buried — physically and figuratively.

By Natasha Ishak • April 2, 2020

How Adolf Dassler’s Nazi-Era Sneaker Company Became Adidas And Puma

A bitter feud between German sneaker giants Rudolf and Adolf Dassler saw that their company split into the two behemoths we know today.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 31, 2020

How Adolf Dassler’s Nazi-Era Sneaker Company Became Adidas And Puma

A bitter feud between German sneaker giants Rudolf and Adolf Dassler saw that their company split into the two behemoths we know today.

By Andrew Milne • March 31, 2020

Gertrud Steinl, The Last German Honored For Saving Jews, Dies At 97

Gertrud Steinl was honored in Israel and Germany for saving the life of a young Jewish woman during World War II.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 25, 2020

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Gertrud Steinl, The Last German Honored For Saving Jews, Dies At 97

Gertrud Steinl was honored in Israel and Germany for saving the life of a young Jewish woman during World War II.

By Natasha Ishak • March 25, 2020

Meet Rosalind P. Walter, The Real-Life Woman Behind ‘Rosie The Riveter’

After Rosalind P. Walter's work at a Connecticut factory during World War II inspired "Rosie the Riveter," she went on to become a hero in her own right.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 19, 2020

Meet Rosalind P. Walter, The Real-Life Woman Behind ‘Rosie The Riveter’

After Rosalind P. Walter's work at a Connecticut factory during World War II inspired "Rosie the Riveter," she went on to become a hero in her own right.

By Natasha Ishak • March 19, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 16 – 22

"Given recent national events, it is all the more important to learn from the mistakes of the past and to ensure that such an assault on freedom will never again happen to any community in the United States."

By All That's Interesting • Feb 21, 2020

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This Week In History News, Feb. 16 – 22

"Given recent national events, it is all the more important to learn from the mistakes of the past and to ensure that such an assault on freedom will never again happen to any community in the United States."

By All That's Interesting • February 21, 2020

How Charles Lindbergh Wrecked His Legacy Pushing Anti-Semitism And Neutrality Toward The Nazis

Charles Lindbergh was a hero for his feats of aviation but ultimately lost that goodwill once he started pushing bigoted conspiracies to keep America from fighting Hitler.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 15, 2020

How Charles Lindbergh Wrecked His Legacy Pushing Anti-Semitism And Neutrality Toward The Nazis

Charles Lindbergh was a hero for his feats of aviation but ultimately lost that goodwill once he started pushing bigoted conspiracies to keep America from fighting Hitler.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 15, 2020