One of the most twisted men in WWII was Oskar Dirlewanger, leader of his own sadistic SS brigade. Here is the twisted history of the Nazis' most evil officer.
Imagine an apocalypse of some kind leaves a representative selection of 1,000 people behind. What would this new society look like? How would the world change?
As the world braced for the long-term effects of artificial intelligence in 2023, researchers announced new developments in biocomputing. Here's the story.
Every decade has its fair share of innovations, but the 1940s stands out. Here are life-changing innovations of the 1940s: from penicillin to the jet engine.
As one of the deadliest conflicts in U.S. history, there were an overwhelming number of fallen soldiers to account for afterward. Here's what happened to them.
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.
If not for two near-death experiences, the life of folk singer Yusuf/Cat Stevens - formerly known just as Cat Stevens - could have been very different.
Most assassinations are politically motivated. And while many killers have been brought to justice, others remain shadowy figures or groups never caught.
Women archaeologists may be outnumbered, but they made their mark on history, quite often literally as they uncovered evidence of past people and civilizations.
On Twitter, SpaceX used a three-word phrase to describe the company's unmanned Starship rocket explosion in a test flight, which took place on April 20, 2023.
Some of the most memorable concerts in history took place in the 1970s. From Jean-Michel Jarre to the Beach Boys, these were the biggest concerts of the decade.
Some royals have gone out with last words that are ironic, tragic, or otherwise notable. Here are a few of history's most intriguing royal outro lines.
Ron Howard, who was only 6 years old when took the part of Opie, wasn't exactly a gifted rock tosser at the time, so how did they get that legendary intro shot?
Fertility was a major concern for ancient people, so they kept the gods sweet. Here are some ancient beliefs of fertility gods and goddesses explained.