Claus von Stauffenberg and Operation Valkyrie — On the 7th of April 1943, Claus von Stauffenberg was injured in Tunisia. His left eye was destroyed. His right hand was blown off. And he only had three remaining fingers on the other hand. After being transferred back to Germany, Stauffenberg made a quick recovery. The medical staff were…

The lesser-known villains who carried out despicable acts of evil — Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Chairman Mao are top of the list when it comes to evil tyrants. Even if you’ve never studied the past in any detail, you probably know something about these three men and the atrocities they committed. But they weren’t the only ones. Every period of…

These monarchs were sadistic maniacs — Throughout human history, there have been numerous monarchs who have abused their authority and acted without mercy. Their names have become synonymous with bloodshed, terror, and oppression. They didn’t care about their people and were determined to hold onto their power by any means necessary. While there will always be…

Understand the causes of this vital moment in European history — The French Revolution is one of the most well-known events in European history. And like many significant moments from our past, it’s important to understand the genesis of the French Revolution in order to spot certain trends in our own time. Whilst it’s impossible to condense the origins of the…

These events will never be forgotten — Throughout history, royalty has been synonymous with privilege. Kings, queens, princes, and princesses have always benefited from a life of comfort, wealth, luxury, and political influence. But royalty isn’t immune to tragedy. Death, loss, and turmoil are an integral part of royal history. And whilst there have been many royal…

Ranging from assassination attempts to nuclear disasters — Communism and fascism were the two political nightmares of the twentieth century. Whilst most people know something about the latter due to the prominence of Nazi Germany in popular culture, the story of the first communist state isn’t particularly well-known. The Soviet Union arose out of the October Revolution in…

Which British monarchs were the worst of the lot? — Throughout history, Britain has experienced plenty of monarchs. Some of them were wise and courageous, whilst others were incompetent, cruel, or obsessed with their own personal pleasure. Of course, there’s no consensus when it comes to the question of Britain’s worst monarch. …

Yes, Prince Harry really did dress up as a Nazi — Over the last few years, Britain has experienced several royal scandals. Prince Andrew’s connection with the infamous Jeffrey Epstein is the worst of the lot, but the ongoing Harry and Meghan saga has also led to plenty of heated conversations amongst the British public. But these events are just the…

Some people just disappear — When someone disappears, our natural instinct is to discover the truth and do our utmost to find them. But whilst there have been plenty of success stories over the years, other disappearances remain shrouded in mystery. Those with an interest in unsolved mysteries like to present their own theories in…