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

Gabriele D’Annunzio, the Italian Writer Who Inspired Mussolini And Started The First Fascist State

Gabriele D'Annunzio, a professional provocateur, led the world's first fascist state and a life so unprecedented that it's hard to separate the truth from the fiction.

By Mark Oliver Sep 25, 2018

Gabriele D’Annunzio, the Italian Writer Who Inspired Mussolini And Started The First Fascist State

Gabriele D'Annunzio, a professional provocateur, led the world's first fascist state and a life so unprecedented that it's hard to separate the truth from the fiction.

By Mark Oliver September 25, 2018

This Week In History News, Sept. 16 – 22

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope.

By All That's Interesting Sep 21, 2018

News

This Week In History News, Sept. 16 – 22

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope.

By All That's Interesting September 21, 2018

Famed WWII Veteran, Glenn Frazier, Passes Away At Age 94

After surrendering to Japanese forces, Frazier was forced to embark on the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March in the Philippines when he was just 17-years-old.

By Bernadette Deron Sep 21, 2018

News

Famed WWII Veteran, Glenn Frazier, Passes Away At Age 94

After surrendering to Japanese forces, Frazier was forced to embark on the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March in the Philippines when he was just 17-years-old.

By Bernadette Deron September 21, 2018

Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick.

By William DeLong Sep 17, 2018

Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick.

By William DeLong September 17, 2018

Freddie Oversteegen, The Dutch Resistance Fighter Who Seduced And Killed Nazis As A Teen, Dies at 92

When she was just 14-years-old, Freddie Oversteegen joined the resistance and fought against the Nazis in World War II.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 17, 2018

News

Freddie Oversteegen, The Dutch Resistance Fighter Who Seduced And Killed Nazis As A Teen, Dies at 92

When she was just 14-years-old, Freddie Oversteegen joined the resistance and fought against the Nazis in World War II.

By Caroline Redmond September 17, 2018

How ‘Operation Finale’ Finally Brought Nazi Fugitive Adolf Eichmann To Justice

Adolf Eichmann evaded capture and trial for nearly 15 years before Israeli Agents were tipped off by a young Jewish woman.

By Mark Oliver Sep 14, 2018

How ‘Operation Finale’ Finally Brought Nazi Fugitive Adolf Eichmann To Justice

Adolf Eichmann evaded capture and trial for nearly 15 years before Israeli Agents were tipped off by a young Jewish woman.

By Mark Oliver September 14, 2018

How The “Phoney War” Early On In WWII Gave Germany The Advantage

Before World War II went into full swing, there was a brief period of silence on the Western Front known as the Phoney War in which the Germans took full advantage.

By Aimee Lamoureux Aug 27, 2018

How The “Phoney War” Early On In WWII Gave Germany The Advantage

Before World War II went into full swing, there was a brief period of silence on the Western Front known as the Phoney War in which the Germans took full advantage.

By Aimee Lamoureux August 27, 2018