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Bizarre Secrets Behind History's Most Famous Funerals

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:07:00 +0000

The real story of some of the most famous funerals is in the details - those little elements that make state funerals or celebrity tributes truly memorable.

Events From 1986 That Changed Lives Forever

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +0000

1986 saw regime shifts, a nuclear meltdown, a space shuttle explosion, successful surrogacy, Oprah going national, and other events that forever changed us.

The Deadliest World Leaders In Modern History

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

The last century or so of modern history has been extremely bloody, and these world leaders were responsible for massacres that scarred nations for generations.

Life Under Communist Rule Was Worse Than You Think

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Historically, life under communist rule is often marked by staggering death counts, oppression, starvation, and loss of freedoms, all in the quest for power.

These Were Hitler's Plans For Japan During And After WWII

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Fri, 09 May 2025 13:30:00 +0000

Japan was one of Nazi Germany's key allies during World War II. Here's what Hitler hoped to gain from the alliance -- and what it could have meant for Japan.

Adolf Hitler's Bizarre Hunt For The Holy Grail Explained

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Adolf Hitler's nefarious efforts to create a new world order included a bizarre hunt for the Holy Grail, led largely by his right-hand-man, Heinrich Himmler.

What The Final Year Of Hitler's Life Was Really Like

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000

The final year of Adolf Hitler's life was a turbulent one. Through the years, we have learned more about the fateful days that led to his defeat.

Adolf Almost Had This Last Name Instead Of Hitler

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

"Adolf Hitler" - it's a name known around the world. But the fascist who caused unfathomable human suffering almost had a different last name.

Is This What The World Would Look Like If Saddam Hussein Hadn't Been Captured?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:00:42 +0000

In 2003, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was captured and tried for crimes against humanity. Here's what the world may look like today if he was never caught.

Here's When Hitler Knew He Would Lose World War II

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:00:07 +0000

Germany didn't lose World War II suddenly. The loss came slowly due to his poor choices and a lack of resources. Here's when Hitler likely knew he was losing.

Mysteries About Hitler That Are Still Unsolved

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 16:00:04 +0000

Adolf Hitler may be one of the most written about figures in history, but there are still mysteries about the Führer that may never be solved.

Everything We Know About Vladimir Putin Seizing Millions Of Dollars From Google

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:39:21 +0000

Two powerful entities are at odds as Vladimir Putin seized millions of dollars from Google. Here's what we know about the ongoing international dispute.

Things We Learned About Hitler After He Died

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:30:17 +0000

Adolf Hitler crafted his public image through years of propaganda and myth-making, but the facts revealed after his death paint a starkly different picture.

The Disturbing Truth About Hitler's Inner Circle

staff@grunge.com (Becky Pritchard) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:30:32 +0000

Adolf Hitler's rise to power and his terrible actions through World War II were not a solo effort. The disturbing truth about his inner circle is even worse.

Hitler's Chilling Connection To Mussolini Explained

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:00:47 +0000

Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini had a tenuous relationship born of a lust for power that culminated in WWII. Here's a look at their chilling connection.

How Much Was The Bounty On Saddam Hussein?

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, was wanted by U.S. officials for many years for his crimes against humanity. Here's how much his bounty was.

The Biggest Theories About Hitler's Infamous Mustache

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 18:00:53 +0000

To think of Hitler is to picture his distinct mustache, but what was his attraction to the "toothbrush" style 'stache? Here are the biggest theories.

Rules Vladimir Putin's Bodyguards Have To Follow

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:11 +0000

Russian President Vladimir Putin is known for his ruthless politics, so it's probably not surprising that his bodyguards follow some pretty strict rules.

What Hitler's Time In World War I Was Really Like

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:00:38 +0000

Before Adolf Hitler rose to power as the brutal dictator of Germany, he spent time in the military during World War I. Here's what we know about his experience.

What It Was Like The Day Benito Mussolini Died

staff@grunge.com (Mina Nakatani) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:30:02 +0000

In late April 1945, Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini was captured and executed while trying to flee Milan in the waning days of World War II.