How Adolf Hitler Really Came To Power In Germany
The story of dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power has been distorted throughout the years. Here's how the Nazi leader really took control of Germany.
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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.
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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.
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The Ill-Fated Canadian Behind Saddam Hussein's Space Gun
Efforts to reduce spaceflight cost have often been plagued by actually higher costs and substantial failure rates. One idea showed promise: the space gun.
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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.
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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.
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Here's What The Relatives Of Adolf Hitler Are Doing Today
Adolph Hitler had a complicated family history. Here's what the relatives of Adolf Hitler are doing today.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Disgusting Truth About Mao Zedong's Personal Hygiene
In 2013, Business Insider wrote that deceased Communist dictator Mao Zedong was "still bigger than Jesus" in China.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Here's What Benito Mussolini Would've Looked Like In Color
As this was the mid 20th century, color photography was not as common, and most photos of Benito Mussolini were in black and white.
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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.
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These Three Dictators Were Nominated For The Nobel Peace Prize
The story of the Nobel Peace Prize reads even more strangely when you take into account some of the figures who have previously been nominated for the award.
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The Republic Of Molossia: A 'Benevolent Dictatorship' Located In Nevada
Across the world are tiny countries, but they lack any sort of international recognition and are either jokes writ large or the results of political disputes.
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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.
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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.
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Who Was Dr. Eduard Bloch, Adolf Hitler's Jewish Physician?
Like many Jewish people in Linz, Dr. Bloch had been assimilated into the gentile culture. His early relationship with Hitler may well have saved his life.
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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?
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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.
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Ava Gardner's 'Affair' With Fidel Castro Ended Before It Even Began
Movie star Ava Gardner once almost had a romance with Cuban leader Fidel Castro, before it was derailed by his jealous interpreter.
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