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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Joseph Stalin's Daughter Lived Out A Quiet Life In Wisconsin Because Of A Bizarre Reincarnation Theory
One of Stalin's children, Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva, eventually made her way to the U.S. and lived the high life before disappearing into obscurity.
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The Grim Death Of Joseph Stalin's Son During World War II
Despite being from a prominent family, Stalin's son, Yakov Dzhugashvili, met an awful end after being captured by German forces. Here's the story.
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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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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.
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Why Mao Zedong Once Offered Up Millions Of His Own Citizens To Henry Kissinger
International diplomacy is tricky business, requiring shrewd insights, an ability to read the opposing parties, and the willingness to consider what's offered.
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JFK's Diary Entry About Adolf Hitler That Would Turn Heads Today
It's interesting to think JFK had a diary and in it, he wrote about Adolf Hitler. The entry would likely turn heads today.
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The Tragic 1962 Death Of Joseph Stalin's Son, Vasily Stalin
Even world leaders are still human beings, and some have formed family relationships on their way to power, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin among them.
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This Valuable Watch Belonging To Adolf Hitler Was Looted By A French Soldier
A watch that belonged to Adolf Hitler recently sold at auction for a high price. Here is more about the watch itself and the French soldier that looted it.
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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.
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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.
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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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Who Was Margherita Sarfatti, Benito Mussolini's Mistress?
Behind every man is a powerful woman — or so the old cliche goes. In Benito Mussolini's case, there were many women behind him. One was Margherita Sarfatti.
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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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North Korean Textbooks Make A Bizarre Claim About A 3-Year-Old Kim Jong-Un
Kim Jong-Un's regime in North Korea is known for twisting the truth. This is the bizarre claim made about Kim Jong-Un in a North Korean textbook.
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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.
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