Things Napoleon Left Out Of The True Story
Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" leaves out years' worth of events, plus important context and nuance for the sake of dramatization. Here's the history you won't see.
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A Look At Hitler's Drug Use During World War II
Hitler's seemingly tireless energy and charisma helped his efforts to rally supporters during World War II, but his drug use was likely fueling him all along. -
Yes, Napoleon Bonaparte Did Have A Will. Here's What It Said
Military commander Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 6, 1821 and left quite a mark on history. Here's what the former emperor of the French wrote in his will. -
History Of Fascism Explained
From its earliest roots, fascism has a long, storied, and abhorrent history. It's not as clear-cut as you may think, and it didn't start with the Nazis, either. -
The Rise Of North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un assumed control of North Korea in 2011, when he was reportedly only 27 years old. Here's how he ascended to power and what he's done to keep it. -
Manuel Noriega: Messed Up Details About The Notorious Dictator
Manuel Noriega, the eccentric and sadistic dictator of Panama, was once in possession of a powerful political network. Here are some of the messed-up details. -
The Grim Fates Of Hitler's Lovers
Hitler's love life has been the subject of considerable speculation. Predictably, there's a trend in the women that he was seen with, and that's a grisly end. -
The Twisted History Of Pol Pot
Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge killed millions in Cambodia, during one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. Here is the twisted history of Pol Pot. -
Dictators' Wives Who Died Awful Deaths
Whether they were assassinated, executed, or died from illness, the deaths of these women who were married to dictators were all awful. -
The Lucrative Business Of Adolf Hitler Art Forgeries
Adolf Hitler had aspirations to be an artist when he was a young man. Today, there is a lucrative business of Adolf Hitler art forgeries. -
The Psychology Behind Why People Admire Dictators
As bad as dictators' reputations generally are, they often have the support of millions. Here is the psychology behind why people admire dictators. -
Why Benito Mussolini Had His Own Son-In-Law Executed
Benito Mussolini overthrew the Italian government and asserted fascism as the country's dictator. No one was safe from his wrath. Not even his own son-in-law. -
The Many Identities Of Joseph Stalin
Joseph Stalin is known as one of the cruelest dictators of all time, and he went by many different identities. These are the different names he called himself. -
Why Adolf Hitler's Mentor Eventually Broke Away From Him
Like many who fall into ideologies of hatred, Adolf Hitler was influenced by the people around him. But his mentor eventually broke away from him. Here's why. -
Vladimir Putin's Grandfather Cooked For Lenin, Rasputin, And Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Putin's grandfather once served as a cook for Lenin, Rasputin, and Stalin. Here's how his grandfather landed the position, and what he did in the role. -
Benito Mussolini And King Victor Emmanuel III Of Italy's Relationship Explained
Mussolini is remembered as a fascist leader who allied with Hitler during World War II. But what was his relationship with Italian King Victor Emmanuel III? -
How An Ancient Roman Symbol Became Associated With The Politics Of Benito Mussolini
From the Roman Empire to the Lincoln Memorial, from Italian fascists to the alt-right America of today, this ancient emblem continues to endure. -
Facts About Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled Iran for over three decades, not with criticism and controversy. -
Sophia Loren's Unexpected Connection To Former Dictator Benito Mussolini
Actress Sophia Loren had an unexpected and unusual connection to Beninto Mussolini, the Italian dictator. Her sister actually married Mussolini's son. -
The CIA's Operation BOUNTY Plan To Take Out Fidel Castro Explained
There was one plan to assassinate Castro that seemed relatively normal at first glance, and that was to offer Cubans a bounty for his head. -
Adolf Hitler's Unusual So-Called Addiction Fueled His Infamous Rallies
There was something Adolf Hitler enjoyed doing that, by his own admission, bordered on addiction, and it's far from anything you'd expect from the dictator. -
What Happened To Benito Mussolini's Children?
Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini had six children, five of whom grew up with him around in some capacity. But what happened to them? -
The Worst Crimes Ever Committed By Kim Jong-Un
Many mysteries surround the leader of North Korea, though his notoriety is hard to dispute. These are the worst crimes ever committed by Kim Jong-un. -
The Worst Crimes Ever Committed By Hitler
Few individuals are so synonymous with the idea of evil than Adolf Hitler. His war crimes included the persecution of Jews, slave labor, and more. -
What The Wives Of These Famous Dictators Were Really Like
While dictators committed genocides and flooded their countries with propaganda, their wives were often at their sides, typically looking glamorous. -
Ruthless Dictators You Probably Haven't Heard Of
While these dictators might not have had the infamy or death count of some of the most notorious rulers, they have certainly left their cruel mark on the world. -
How Cambodia's Pol Pot Became One Of The World's Worst Dictators
With his Khmer Rouge party, Pol Pot ruled over Cambodia so brutally that up to 2 million people were worked to death or starved to death.
