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How American Eugenics Programs Inspired The Nazis

"There is today one state in which at least weak beginnings toward a better conception are noticeable. Of course, it is not our model German Republic, but the American Union." – Adolf Hitler

By Richard Stockton • Dec 13, 2016

How American Eugenics Programs Inspired The Nazis

"There is today one state in which at least weak beginnings toward a better conception are noticeable. Of course, it is not our model German Republic, but the American Union." – Adolf Hitler

By Richard Stockton • December 13, 2016

Absurd Nazi Propaganda Photos With Their Original Captions

Nazi propaganda photos like these helped bring an entire nation under Hitler's thumb in ways that are still relevant even today.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 27, 2016

Absurd Nazi Propaganda Photos With Their Original Captions

Nazi propaganda photos like these helped bring an entire nation under Hitler's thumb in ways that are still relevant even today.

By Erin Kelly • November 27, 2016

The Worst War Crimes The U.S. Committed During World War II

From Operation Teardrop to the Biscari massacre, these are the atrocities that the U.S. would rather forget.

By John Kuroski • Nov 21, 2016

The Worst War Crimes The U.S. Committed During World War II

From Operation Teardrop to the Biscari massacre, these are the atrocities that the U.S. would rather forget.

By John Kuroski • November 21, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Nov. 13 – 19

Vintage NYC cab scenes, rockstars backstage, German soldiers just before WWII, inside an American militia, the world's cultures a century ago.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 18, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Nov. 13 – 19

Vintage NYC cab scenes, rockstars backstage, German soldiers just before WWII, inside an American militia, the world's cultures a century ago.

By All That's Interesting • November 18, 2016

How IBM Helped The Nazis Carry Out The Holocaust

IBM technology helped the Nazis carry out the Holocaust. But to what extent can we blame the tech giant?

By All That's Interesting • Nov 17, 2016

How IBM Helped The Nazis Carry Out The Holocaust

IBM technology helped the Nazis carry out the Holocaust. But to what extent can we blame the tech giant?

By All That's Interesting • November 17, 2016

Real-Life Rosie The Riveters: The Factory Women Who Helped The US Win World War II

See the real factory women who powered America's industry during World War II.

By John Kuroski • Nov 11, 2016

Real-Life Rosie The Riveters: The Factory Women Who Helped The US Win World War II

See the real factory women who powered America's industry during World War II.

By John Kuroski • November 11, 2016

What Kind Of Person Thinks The Holocaust Didn’t Happen, And Why Do They Feel That Way?

How Holocaust denial first took root and where it's flourishing today.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 8, 2016

What Kind Of Person Thinks The Holocaust Didn’t Happen, And Why Do They Feel That Way?

How Holocaust denial first took root and where it's flourishing today.

By Savannah Cox • November 8, 2016

31 Rousing Photos Of The French Resistance In Action

These vivid images reveal how the French Resistance fought back against the Nazis and helped make France free once more.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Oct 31, 2016

31 Rousing Photos Of The French Resistance In Action

These vivid images reveal how the French Resistance fought back against the Nazis and helped make France free once more.

By Elisabeth Sherman • October 31, 2016

21 Of The Biggest Misconceptions About World War II

From the 400,000 Axis soldiers on American shores to the real reason the Japanese surrendered, these World War II myths are sure to surprise.

By John Kuroski • Oct 25, 2016

21 Of The Biggest Misconceptions About World War II

From the 400,000 Axis soldiers on American shores to the real reason the Japanese surrendered, these World War II myths are sure to surprise.

By John Kuroski • October 25, 2016

Secret Nazi Base Just Found All The Way In The Arctic

The recently uncovered base was used by the Nazi's as a weather station.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 24, 2016

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Secret Nazi Base Just Found All The Way In The Arctic

The recently uncovered base was used by the Nazi's as a weather station.

By All That's Interesting • October 24, 2016

Nazi Weapons: 23 Crazy Devices Only They Could Have Dreamed Up

From the Vampir to the Fire Lilly to the Sun Gun, these outlandish Nazi weapons would have been devastating if they'd ever seen much action.

By John Kuroski • Oct 18, 2016

Nazi Weapons: 23 Crazy Devices Only They Could Have Dreamed Up

From the Vampir to the Fire Lilly to the Sun Gun, these outlandish Nazi weapons would have been devastating if they'd ever seen much action.

By John Kuroski • October 18, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

Italy's festival for ugly people, footwear of the famous, Paris in 1952, rescued from the Holocaust, and surprising vintage restaurant menus.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 30, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Sept. 25 – Oct. 1

Italy's festival for ugly people, footwear of the famous, Paris in 1952, rescued from the Holocaust, and surprising vintage restaurant menus.

By All That's Interesting • September 30, 2016