Adolf Hitler's Bizarre Hunt For The Holy Grail Explained
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.
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Military Battles That Were Worse Than You Thought
History is littered with bloody battles that claimed the lives of combatants and civilians alike, but a few notable battles were even worse than you thought.
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Why Did WWII Helmets Have Nets?
If you've ever watched a WWII movie or seen images of the conflict, you've probably seen those helmets with nets. Maybe you even wondered what they're for.
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Famous People Who Actually Served During WWII
Millions of people fought and died in the worldwide conflict that befell the globe from 1939 to 1945, and a few of those who served in WWII were pretty famous.
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The Bizarre Way The Phrase 'Heil Hitler' Saved Millions Of Lives In WWII
"Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.
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18 Most Bizarre Details Everyone Ignores About WWII
As the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
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The 6 Absolute Worst Fighter Planes That Existed During WWII
World War II saw huge technological advancements in aviation, but not all of the inventions succeeded. Some of the fighter planes, in particular, were failures.
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What Do Four Stars On An Army Uniform Mean?
Whether you know people in the military or have watched a movie or TV show covering it, you might have wondered what the four stars on a U.S. Army uniform mean.
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What The Final Year Of Hitler's Life Was Really Like
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.
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Famous People Who Actually Served In The Vietnam War
Millions of young Americans served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. For some, those experiences became the foundation for highly visible careers.
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What It Was Like The Day Hitler Died
On April 30, 1945, one of history's most infamous evil villains ignominiously died. But was it like for everyone else on the day that Adolf Hitler died?
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10 Worst Ways To Die During The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a notoriously horrific conflict. Here are some of the worst fates that befell the combatants and civilians who didn't survive.
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Strict Rules U.S. Marines Have To Follow
Considering the level of discipline we associate with the United States Marine Corps, it's not surprising that Marines have strict rules they must follow.
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Things About The Battle Of Dunkirk That Don't Make Sense
From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the Battle of Dunkirk saw the Allied forces trapped by the German Army. And there are some things about it that don't add up.
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The United States Program For WWII German POWs That No One Talks About
Much has been rehashed about World War II, but no one talks about the United States program for WWII German POWs where the U.S. gathered pivotal intelligence.
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What Your History Class Didn't Teach You About WWII
History class probably taught you a lot of things about World War II, but it can only cover so much. Indeed, lots is left out from such curriculums.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For Russia If He'd Won WWII
World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, and if Hitler's Nazis had come out victorious, he had some plans lined up for Russia.
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The 10 Most Bizarre Coincidences Of World War II
From a possible ancient curse to a dice game ad that seemed to predict Pearl Harbor, here are some of the strange coincidences that happened during WWII.
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Archeologists Uncovered Revolutionary War Barracks That A British General Tried To Destroy
In 2023, while preparing a site for new construction, archeologists uncovered Revolutionary War barracks that a British general tried to destroy in Virginia.
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The Worst Ways To Die In World War II
World War II was the most deadly conflict in the history of humanity, but there were some ways to die that were particularly horrific.
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The Biggest Differences Between The Green Berets And Delta Force
All of the Military's Special Operations Forces are elite, but they're not all the same. Here are the differences between the Green Berets and Delta Force.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The American Civil War
Despite well over a century of rigorous study into the devastating conflict, there are still a few things about the American Civil War that don't make sense.
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Strange Things Everyone Ignores About SEAL Team Six
SEAL Team Six rose into public consciousness after it conducted Operation Neptune Spear, killing Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 2011.
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Why The Battle Of Iwo Jima Was Worse Than You Thought
The famous image of U.S. soldiers raising the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima might be well known, but that heated WWII fight was even worse than you think.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War has since created myths and legends, but even under scrutiny, some things about the conflict still don't make sense.
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Why The Korean War Was Worse Than You Thought
The Cold War begat a number of proxy wars, and while perhaps not as famous as the Vietnam War, the earlier Korean War was far worse than you might think.
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Things About D-Day That Don't Make Sense
D-Day was certainly effective -- it turned the tide of World War II in the Allies' favor -- but there are still things about it that don't make sense.
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