For decades, a key part of the story of a massacre that took place during Word War II on the island of Bangka was kept hidden from the public. What happened?
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Civilians in the countries affected by World War I made many changes to their everyday lives. In Germany, they were not allowed to eat sausages for this reason.
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It's said you never ask a rancher how many cattle they have. The general idea did not seem to apply between nations around the American Revolution.
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William Shatner is famous for his roles on Star Trek and in subsequent films and TV shows, but he also had three daughters. Here's what happened to his kids.
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The dunce cap is considered a universal symbol of shame and stupidity, but it wasn't always that way. The dunce cap once had a pretty unexpected meaning.
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The valkyrie has appeared in many forms across ancient mythology, often depicted as a formidable group of Viking warriors. Here's its story.
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The history of religion in the United States has its shining moments of kindness, but there are also those moments of extreme violence being perpetrated.
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Few things about Ruja Ignatova's life are known for certain. But one thing we know is Ignatova is responsible for the biggest cryptocurrency fraud in history.
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Adolf Eichmann was convicted and hanged for his part in the murder of Jews in Nazi Germany. Yet he also had a family and four children.
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Paul McCartney is famous for being one of the members of The Beatles, but he also tried to create an animated concert film about mice that didn't do so well.
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In the years between World War I and World War II, Germany, the losing side in both conflicts, suffered tremendous economic and political instability.
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Hells Angels are probably the most infamous motorcycle club in the world, but becoming a member takes serious dedication. Here's how to become a Hells Angel.
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Adolph Hitler has gone down in history as one of the most despised people to have ever lived. His politics were bad enough; personal contact was no picnic.
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Fashions come and fashions go, and then they come 'round again, if you wait long enough -- the clothing of the past takes on a new sheen, like corsets.
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History is full of accounts of unusual bravery and dedication in times of war -- service well and truly above what is expected of military personnel.
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It was March 13, 1980, when John Wayne Gacy was convicted of 33 murders. But some mysteries still surround this infamous serial killer. Here are some.
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The evolution of death penalty laws in South Korea, as in many countries, has been contentious. These are the death penalty laws in South Korea.
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Joan Rivers is now considered one of the most beloved comedians in the TV kingdom of late-night. But she, too, dealt with some dark times in her life.
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A life of public service can have its challenges -- among those challenges, the possibility that someone will take issue with you, to the point of murder.
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A pirate captain is nothing without their ship. While there are countless ships that flew the black flag, here are the most famous pirate ships in history.
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Military personnel across the board are widely recognized for their courage and selflessness. Sometimes an individual goes above and beyond normal sacrifice.
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The Hiawatha Belt is a piece of wampum -- belts of long shell beads used for ceremonial purposes. These are the five nations that make up the Hiawatha Belt.
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Nearly 70 years since the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a mysterious unserved warrant in the case has turned up against his accuser.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's mother had a colorful past before marrying his father. Here is the dark history of the woman who raised Kim Jong Un.
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were one of America's most popular on screen couples on "I Love Lucy." These were her her final words to him before he died.
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Cats in Ancient Egypt were revered animals, and killing one intentionally was all but unheard of. Here's what happened if you killed a cat in Ancient Egypt.
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By their very nature, the practices of fringe religious cults seem far, far off the norm. Sadly, a group in Thailand seems to prove that in abundance.
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