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Fake Papers That Trapped Nazi Heinrich Himmler Found After 75 Years!
The following is from the Sydney Morning Herald and The Telegraph in London A fake stamp that led to the capture of leading Nazi Heinrich Himmler has been unearthed 75 years after his death. The SS...
60 Mammoths Uncovered While Digging For Future Mexico Airport
Mexico City: Archaeologists have found the remains of more than 60 mammoths near Mexico City, at a site where a new airport for the Mexican capital is under construction, local media reports say....
The Best Historical Dramas to Binge on Netflix Right Now
Some people learn about history in school, which is fine if you’re into that sort of thing. But for those of you who consider yourselves a intellectual, there’s no better way to fill...
Selected Book of the Week: The Choice by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
The Choice By Dr. Edith Eva Eger At 16, Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. Her parents were killed, but she survived until the camp was liberated. In this powerful New York Times bestseller, she...
War Heroine Laskarina Bouboulina!
When I was doing research for my first book “In The Blood of the Greeks” – I wanted to give my character, Zoe Lambros, a role model that she was inspired by. I just love research...
Video: Queen Elizabeth II Addresses the Commonwealth on VE Day 8 May 2020
Her Majesty The Queen makes a special address on the 75th anniversary of VE Day (VE Day is Victory in Europe). It wasn’t until August 1945 when the war in the Pacific was won by the surrender of the...
Video: A Dalek Roams The Yorkshire Streets During the Lockdown
My little nerdy heart skips a beat on seeing this Dalek roaming the streets of Yorkshire, in England, asking people to stay inside during the lockdown. At least he is not shouting EXTERMINATE! I...
Submit Your Diary Entries for COVID-19 as Online Community Diary for NSW State Library
I received an interesting email today from the NSW State Library (my state of New South Wales in Australia): The Library has a long tradition of collecting diaries — from First World War soldiers to...
Sybil Ludington: The 16-Year-Old US Revolutionary Hero
My interest in History is usually centered around WW1, WW2. I had a passing knowledge about American history but that’s changed recently when I’ve been reading more about the Civil War...
2020 Is Not A Great Year for ANYTHING: Invasive ‘Murder Hornets’ Are A Thing To Worry About
Just when you think 2020 could not be a more of a stinker year, Gizmodo has another reason to add to the 2020 Hit List… Hey 2020, can you chill for, like, five minutes? Now on top of a literal...
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