world war 2

15 Army Mascot Animals That Might Be The Forgotten Heroes Of History’s Largest Wars

From regular pets like dogs and cats to bizarre wild animals like elephants, tigers, and kangaroos, army mascots have come all shapes and sizes.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 29, 2017

15 Army Mascot Animals That Might Be The Forgotten Heroes Of History’s Largest Wars

From regular pets like dogs and cats to bizarre wild animals like elephants, tigers, and kangaroos, army mascots have come all shapes and sizes.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 29, 2017

The Time A Jewish Man Met His Nazi Twin Brother

After their parents' relationship ended, the twins were separated and began two very contrasting lives.

By Katie Serena • Sep 29, 2017

The Time A Jewish Man Met His Nazi Twin Brother

After their parents' relationship ended, the twins were separated and began two very contrasting lives.

By Katie Serena • September 29, 2017

Meet The 6 Deadliest Soviet Snipers Of World War II

These six legendary Soviet and Russian snipers not only aided the Soviet's army but also changed the way militaries utilized long distance attacks.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 28, 2017

Meet The 6 Deadliest Soviet Snipers Of World War II

These six legendary Soviet and Russian snipers not only aided the Soviet's army but also changed the way militaries utilized long distance attacks.

By Erin Kelly • September 28, 2017

“Utterly Ruthless”: The Story Of Heinrich Müller, The Highest-Ranking Nazi Never Killed Or Caught

Heinrich Müller carried out the attack that started WWII and helped plan the Holocaust but was never captured or confirmed dead.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 27, 2017

“Utterly Ruthless”: The Story Of Heinrich Müller, The Highest-Ranking Nazi Never Killed Or Caught

Heinrich Müller carried out the attack that started WWII and helped plan the Holocaust but was never captured or confirmed dead.

By Erin Kelly • September 27, 2017

Forgotten Victims: 30 Harrowing Photos Of Prisoners Of War Throughout History

As seen from these POW images, not all of war's worst victims die on the battlefield.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 24, 2017

Forgotten Victims: 30 Harrowing Photos Of Prisoners Of War Throughout History

As seen from these POW images, not all of war's worst victims die on the battlefield.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 24, 2017

Kazimierz Piechowski And The Great Auschwitz Escape

Kazimierz Piechowski's daring and heroic escape would be the catalyst for the infamous Auschwitz prison tattoos.

By Katie Serena • Sep 20, 2017

Kazimierz Piechowski And The Great Auschwitz Escape

Kazimierz Piechowski's daring and heroic escape would be the catalyst for the infamous Auschwitz prison tattoos.

By Katie Serena • September 20, 2017

The Story Behind The Famous “Rosie The Riveter” Image Of World War 2

"Rosie the Riveter" is regarded as a feminist icon today, but the image on which it was based had nothing to do with women's rights.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 18, 2017

The Story Behind The Famous “Rosie The Riveter” Image Of World War 2

"Rosie the Riveter" is regarded as a feminist icon today, but the image on which it was based had nothing to do with women's rights.

By All That's Interesting • September 18, 2017

20 Celebration Photos Taken Just As World War I And World War II Came To An End

Imagine your whole life collapsing because your country has gone to war. Then imagine that war eventually ending and your life finally returning to normal. You open the newspapers and see headlines that scream: “VICTORY” and “PEACE.” A shiver goes down your spine, and you realize that the nightmare you...

By Laura Martisiute • Sep 15, 2017

20 Celebration Photos Taken Just As World War I And World War II Came To An End

Imagine your whole life collapsing because your country has gone to war. Then imagine that war eventually ending and your life finally returning to normal. You open the newspapers and see headlines that scream: “VICTORY” and “PEACE.” A shiver goes down your spine, and you realize that the nightmare you...

By Laura Martisiute • September 15, 2017

This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Viking sword found, "Excalibur" mystery solved, lost languages uncovered, Hitler's sexual bloodlust revealed, St. Peter's bones possibly dug up.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 15, 2017

This Week In History News, Sept. 10 – 16

Viking sword found, "Excalibur" mystery solved, lost languages uncovered, Hitler's sexual bloodlust revealed, St. Peter's bones possibly dug up.

By All That's Interesting • September 15, 2017

During WWII, Japan Tried To Kill People On U.S. Soil With Balloon Bombs — And Succeeded

How Japan sent bombs thousands of miles across the Pacific and brought World War II to the American homefront.

By Katie Serena • Sep 15, 2017

During WWII, Japan Tried To Kill People On U.S. Soil With Balloon Bombs — And Succeeded

How Japan sent bombs thousands of miles across the Pacific and brought World War II to the American homefront.

By Katie Serena • September 15, 2017