Norwegian Hero Roenneberg Who Blew Up Nazi Plant Dies at 99
22 October 2018 In 1943, Joachim Roenneberg headed the four-man team that blew up a plant producing heavy water, which Nazi Germany could have used to produce nuclear weapons.
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Were Gay Concentration Camp Prisoners ‘Put Back in Prison’ After World War II?
11 October 2018 An online comedy series highlighted the fact that the end of the war did not mean the end of persecution for many gay German men.
Did the Census Bureau Play a Role in the Internment of Japanese Americans During World War II?
13 April 2018 Objections to questions about citizenship on 2020 census forms stem from fears that the data might be shared with other agencies, as reportedly took place in World War II.
Did Marcel Marceau Save Hundreds of Jewish Children From Nazis?
29 January 2018 The Frenchman who would become known as the world's greatest pantomime artist helped smuggle Jewish children to safety in Switzerland during World War II.
Did the Hollywood Reporter Criticize Actors Who Opposed Nazi Germany in 1937?
1 October 2017 The newspaper's managing editor chided stars who he said were courting "unpopularity" by speaking out against Hitler's regime.
Polish Government Considers Demanding World War II Reparations from Germany
2 August 2017 One prominent politician vowed that the "Polish government is preparing itself for a historical counteroffensive."
Is This a ‘League of German Girls Inspection’ During World War II?
21 July 2017 A still from the movie Blitzmädels an die Front is frequently shared as if it were an authentic World War II photograph.
How Holocaust Denial Works
14 April 2017 What motivates some people to reject the overwhelming historical evidence and claim the Holocaust never occurred?
Adolf Hitler Never Used Chemical Weapons?
12 April 2017 White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer was roundly criticized after contrasting Hitler with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Was Baseball Player Moe Berg a World War II Spy?
Washington Senators catcher Morris "Moe" Berg never made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame, but he was proud of his service to his country.
Is ‘Snowflake’ a Nazi Term for the Remains of Cremated Victims?
23 January 2017 A persistent rumor holds that the term "snowflake" originated during the Holocaust, but no evidence backs up this claim.
Did ‘The Green Hornet’ Change Kato’s Nationality After Pearl Harbor?
16 August 1999 The nationality of Kato, the Green Hornet's valet, was somewhat ambiguous as World War II began.
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Did U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Repeatedly Guess ‘Free’ on TV Show ‘The Price is Right?’
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Do the Oldest and Weakest Wolves Really Lead the Pack?
22 December 2015 A photograph of a wolf pack is commonly shared with an inaccurate description of the behavior of wolves.
Is This a Photograph of an Elephant Carrying a Lion Cub?
18 September 2018 A photograph of an elephant carrying a lion cub should need to be real to be considered the "best photo of this century."