world war 2

94-Year-Old Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes On Trial In Germany

Johann Rehbogen was not even 21-years-old when he served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. Now, more than 70 years later, he is being held accountable for his actions.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 6, 2018

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94-Year-Old Former Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Goes On Trial In Germany

Johann Rehbogen was not even 21-years-old when he served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp. Now, more than 70 years later, he is being held accountable for his actions.

By Caroline Redmond • November 6, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Nov 4, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux • November 4, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2018

Erich Hartmann: The German World War II Pilot Who Was The Deadliest Flying Ace Of All Time

Erich Hartmann became Germany's top ace in just three short years with more than 350 aerial victories. His streak remains the deadliest in history.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong • Oct 28, 2018

The Dark History Behind Okunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island”

Okunoshima was once used as a top-secret location for chemical weapons testing. All that remains today are thousands of feral rabbits, whose lives may still be in grave danger.

By William DeLong • October 28, 2018

Joachim Ronneberg, The Resistance Fighter Who Sabotaged Nazi Nuclear Weapons, Dies At 99

"We were a gang of friends doing a job together. We very often thought that this was a one-way trip."

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 22, 2018

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Joachim Ronneberg, The Resistance Fighter Who Sabotaged Nazi Nuclear Weapons, Dies At 99

"We were a gang of friends doing a job together. We very often thought that this was a one-way trip."

By Caroline Redmond • October 22, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver • Oct 20, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver • October 20, 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 • 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

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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

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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