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Inside The Chichijima Incident, George H.W. Bush’s Harrowing Escape From Cannibal Enemies During World War II

Though he narrowly escaped, almost all of Bush's fellow pilots were tortured, killed, and eaten on that fateful day in September 1944 that became known as the Chichijima Incident.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 12, 2016

Inside The Chichijima Incident, George H.W. Bush’s Harrowing Escape From Cannibal Enemies During World War II

Though he narrowly escaped, almost all of Bush's fellow pilots were tortured, killed, and eaten on that fateful day in September 1944 that became known as the Chichijima Incident.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 12, 2016

How William Sebold Took Down The Largest Nazi Spy Ring In U.S. History

How a civilian engineer became a World War II spy -- twice -- and stopped the Duquesne spy ring that had infiltrated America's borders.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jun 9, 2016

How William Sebold Took Down The Largest Nazi Spy Ring In U.S. History

How a civilian engineer became a World War II spy -- twice -- and stopped the Duquesne spy ring that had infiltrated America's borders.

By Nickolaus Hines • June 9, 2016

What We Loved This Week, May 29 – Jun. 4

Rare and intimate color photos of Adolf Hitler, breathtaking nocturnal drone photography, celebrity yearbook photos you HAVEN’T seen, what Hiroshima looks like today, and stunning Ellis Island immigrant portraits. Rare Color Photos Of Adolf Hitler Captured By His Personal Photographer As Adolf Hitler shocked the world, Hugo Jaeger documented it...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 3, 2016

What We Loved This Week, May 29 – Jun. 4

Rare and intimate color photos of Adolf Hitler, breathtaking nocturnal drone photography, celebrity yearbook photos you HAVEN’T seen, what Hiroshima looks like today, and stunning Ellis Island immigrant portraits. Rare Color Photos Of Adolf Hitler Captured By His Personal Photographer As Adolf Hitler shocked the world, Hugo Jaeger documented it...

By All That's Interesting • June 3, 2016

The Worst War Crimes Ever Imaginable

These horrific war crimes reveal a humanity that isn't good or bad, but absolutely sadistic.

By John Kuroski • Jun 2, 2016

The Worst War Crimes Ever Imaginable

These horrific war crimes reveal a humanity that isn't good or bad, but absolutely sadistic.

By John Kuroski • June 2, 2016

25 Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Inspire You — And 6 That Will Shock You

These Winston Churchill quotes will dazzle you with their wit and shock you with their hate. You only thought you knew this man.

By John Kuroski • May 10, 2016

25 Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Inspire You — And 6 That Will Shock You

These Winston Churchill quotes will dazzle you with their wit and shock you with their hate. You only thought you knew this man.

By John Kuroski • May 10, 2016

40 Eye-Opening Vintage Public Health Posters From The 1940s

These vintage posters come from a time when syphilis was rampant, and people were expected to eat their eggs and cheese every day.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 16, 2016

40 Eye-Opening Vintage Public Health Posters From The 1940s

These vintage posters come from a time when syphilis was rampant, and people were expected to eat their eggs and cheese every day.

By Erin Kelly • March 16, 2016

Killing Hitler: Inside The Countless Plots To Overthrow The German Fuhrer

Few people have been the target of as many assassination attempts as Adolf Hitler. None of them worked out as planned.

By Richard Stockton • Mar 11, 2016

Killing Hitler: Inside The Countless Plots To Overthrow The German Fuhrer

Few people have been the target of as many assassination attempts as Adolf Hitler. None of them worked out as planned.

By Richard Stockton • March 11, 2016

The Tragic Heroism Of Gisella Perl, “The Angel of Auschwitz”

Forced to work for the notorious Dr. Josef Mengele at Auschwitz, Gisella Perl risked all to save as many lives as she could. This is her incredible, heartbreaking story.

By Abby Norman • Mar 9, 2016

The Tragic Heroism Of Gisella Perl, “The Angel of Auschwitz”

Forced to work for the notorious Dr. Josef Mengele at Auschwitz, Gisella Perl risked all to save as many lives as she could. This is her incredible, heartbreaking story.

By Abby Norman • March 9, 2016

The Even Worse Story Hiding Behind Those New Adolf Hitler Sex Fetish Reports

A recently rediscovered Hitler sex fetish report supposedly reveals the dictator's grotesque predilections. But let's investigate the truth.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 8, 2016

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The Even Worse Story Hiding Behind Those New Adolf Hitler Sex Fetish Reports

A recently rediscovered Hitler sex fetish report supposedly reveals the dictator's grotesque predilections. But let's investigate the truth.

By All That's Interesting • March 8, 2016

Did Nazi Research Actually Contribute Anything Valuable To Medical Science?

It goes without saying that Nazi research into medical science was brutal and inhumane, but did they also discover anything useful or beneficial?

By Richard Stockton • Feb 25, 2016

Did Nazi Research Actually Contribute Anything Valuable To Medical Science?

It goes without saying that Nazi research into medical science was brutal and inhumane, but did they also discover anything useful or beneficial?

By Richard Stockton • February 25, 2016