20th Century History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
A History of the Olympics
Discover the history of the modern Games and get the highlights of each Olympiad, from Athens in 1896 through Atlanta in 1996.
Discover the history of the modern Games and get the highlights of each Olympiad, from Athens in 1896 through Atlanta in 1996.
Photographs of the Great Depression
A large compilation of photos from the Great Depression, including photos of dust storms, farm foreclosures, migrant workers, women and children, unemployed, and breadlines and soup kitchens.
A large compilation of photos from the Great Depression, including photos of dust storms, farm foreclosures, migrant workers, women and children, unemployed, and breadlines and soup kitchens.
The Holocaust
The Holocaust was one of the most horrific events of the 20th century. Learn more through this large compilation of articles, links, timeline, glossary, and much more.
The Holocaust was one of the most horrific events of the 20th century. Learn more through this large compilation of articles, links, timeline, glossary, and much more.
Vietnam War Photographs
A large compilation of photos about the Vietnam War, including combat action, life in the jungle, wounded, P.O.W.s, entertainers, tanks, helicopters, and ships.
A large compilation of photos about the Vietnam War, including combat action, life in the jungle, wounded, P.O.W.s, entertainers, tanks, helicopters, and ships.
Auschwitz Pictures
A large collection of photos of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.
A large collection of photos of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.
Pictures of Hitler
A large collection of pictures of Hitler, includiing pictures of Hitler greeting foreign dignataries, standing with other Nazi officials, wielding an axe, attending Nazi Party rallies, and much more.
A large collection of pictures of Hitler, includiing pictures of Hitler greeting foreign dignataries, standing with other Nazi officials, wielding an axe, attending Nazi Party rallies, and much more.
Holocaust Pictures
A large collection of photographs of the Holocaust, including pictures of the concentration and death camps, prisoners, children, ghettos, displaced persons, Einsatzgruppen (mobile killing squads), Hitler, and other Nazi officials.
A large collection of photographs of the Holocaust, including pictures of the concentration and death camps, prisoners, children, ghettos, displaced persons, Einsatzgruppen (mobile killing squads), Hitler, and other Nazi officials.
Interesting Olympic Facts
Ever wondered what the five rings on the Olympic flag symbolize? What do gymnasiums have to do with being naked? Find out the answers to these questions plus learn a lot more interesting Olympic facts.
Ever wondered what the five rings on the Olympic flag symbolize? What do gymnasiums have to do with being naked? Find out the answers to these questions plus learn a lot more interesting Olympic facts.
Auschwitz Picture - Corpses in Block 11
Photo of corpses of Auschwitz prisoners in Block 11 of the Main Camp.
Photo of corpses of Auschwitz prisoners in Block 11 of the Main Camp.
The History of the Swastika
The history of the swastika spans 3,000 years. Does this symbol represent good or evil?
The history of the swastika spans 3,000 years. Does this symbol represent good or evil?
World War 1 Pictures
A large compilation of pictures from World War I, including soldiers in combat, destruction, and injured soldiers.
A large compilation of pictures from World War I, including soldiers in combat, destruction, and injured soldiers.
Charles Manson
Charles Manson is a convicted serial killer who has become an icon of evil. In the late 1960s, Manson founded a hippie, cult group known as "the Family" whom he manipulated into brutally killing others on his behalf.
Charles Manson is a convicted serial killer who has become an icon of evil. In the late 1960s, Manson founded a hippie, cult group known as "the Family" whom he manipulated into brutally killing others on his behalf.
Photographs of Camp Prisoners Who Have Been Killed
Photographs of camp prisoners who have died
Photographs of camp prisoners who have died
First Test-Tube Baby
On July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown, the world's first successful test-tube baby was born. Though the technology that made her conception possible was heralded as a triumph, it also caused many to consider the possibilities of future ill-use.
On July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown, the world's first successful test-tube baby was born. Though the technology that made her conception possible was heralded as a triumph, it also caused many to consider the possibilities of future ill-use.
D-Day Pictures
A large compilation of pictures of D-Day, including preparation, crossing the English Channel, landing on the beaches at Normandy, and casualties.
A large compilation of pictures of D-Day, including preparation, crossing the English Channel, landing on the beaches at Normandy, and casualties.
Columbine Massacre
On April 20, 1999, in the suburban town of Littleton, Colorado, two high-school seniors, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, enacted an all-out assault on Columbine High School during the middle of the school day. Shooting guns and throwing bombs, the two boys killed twelve students and one teacher and injured many more.
On April 20, 1999, in the suburban town of Littleton, Colorado, two high-school seniors, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, enacted an all-out assault on Columbine High School during the middle of the school day. Shooting guns and throwing bombs, the two boys killed twelve students and one teacher and injured many more.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century
Browse through history by examining this decade by decade chronology of the twentieth century.
Browse through history by examining this decade by decade chronology of the twentieth century.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1950-1959
A detailed chronology of the 1950s.
A detailed chronology of the 1950s.
Flappers
In the 1920s, a new woman was born. She smoked, drank, danced, and voted. She cut her hair, wore make-up, and went to petting parties. She was giddy and took risks. She was a flapper.
In the 1920s, a new woman was born. She smoked, drank, danced, and voted. She cut her hair, wore make-up, and went to petting parties. She was giddy and took risks. She was a flapper.
Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Dachau
Photographs of the first Nazi concentration camp, built in 1933, called Dachau
Photographs of the first Nazi concentration camp, built in 1933, called Dachau
Holocaust Map of Concentration and Death Camps
A map of Eastern Europe with death and concentration camps
A map of Eastern Europe with death and concentration camps
Pictures of Hitler - Hitler Celebrates the Declaration of WWI
Picture of Adolf Hitler attends a rally in the Munich Odeonsplatz to celebrate the declaration of war in 1914.
Picture of Adolf Hitler attends a rally in the Munich Odeonsplatz to celebrate the declaration of war in 1914.
Famous People of the Twentieth Century
Looking for someone in particular? Browse through this alphabetical listing of people who shaped the twentieth century.
Looking for someone in particular? Browse through this alphabetical listing of people who shaped the twentieth century.
Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Buchenwald
Photographs of the Buchenwald concentration camp
Photographs of the Buchenwald concentration camp
1900 Paris France Olympics History
An overview of the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Learn what happened when Paris hosted both the Olympic Games and the World Exhibition during the same summer and why the French marathon runners were accused of cheating.
An overview of the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Learn what happened when Paris hosted both the Olympic Games and the World Exhibition during the same summer and why the French marathon runners were accused of cheating.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On August 6, 1945, the United States used its massive, atomic weapon against Hiroshima, Japan. This atomic bomb, the equivalent of 20,000 tons of TNT, flattened the city, killing tens of thousands of civilians. While Japan was still trying to comprehend this devastation three days later, the United States struck again, this time, on Nagasaki.
On August 6, 1945, the United States used its massive, atomic weapon against Hiroshima, Japan. This atomic bomb, the equivalent of 20,000 tons of TNT, flattened the city, killing tens of thousands of civilians. While Japan was still trying to comprehend this devastation three days later, the United States struck again, this time, on Nagasaki.
Pictures of Hitler - Adolf Hitler and Robert Ley Review a Unit of DAF
Picture of Adolf Hitler poses holding the 'blood flag' from the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 at the fourth Nazi Party Congress.
Picture of Adolf Hitler poses holding the 'blood flag' from the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 at the fourth Nazi Party Congress.
Typhoid Mary
Typhoid Mary had no idea that she was infected with the disease yet her work as a cook infected many. Find out all about Typhoid Mary and why authorities had a difficult time capturing Mary.
Typhoid Mary had no idea that she was infected with the disease yet her work as a cook infected many. Find out all about Typhoid Mary and why authorities had a difficult time capturing Mary.
TIME's Man of the Year List
Since 1927, TIME Magazine has chosen a man, woman, or idea that for better or worse, has most influenced events in the preceding year. View the listing of TIME's picks over the decades.
Since 1927, TIME Magazine has chosen a man, woman, or idea that for better or worse, has most influenced events in the preceding year. View the listing of TIME's picks over the decades.
MLK Assassinated
At 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968, a shot rang out. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who had been standing on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, now lay sprawled on the balcony's floor. What happened that evening?
At 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968, a shot rang out. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who had been standing on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, now lay sprawled on the balcony's floor. What happened that evening?
Empire State Building Trivia
Ever wondered how many stairs are in the Empire State Building? Or how many windows there are? Find out the answers to these questions plus learn a lot more interesting Empire State Building facts.
Ever wondered how many stairs are in the Empire State Building? Or how many windows there are? Find out the answers to these questions plus learn a lot more interesting Empire State Building facts.
Pearl Harbor Pictures
A large compilation of photos of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including photos of planes caught on the ground, battleships burning and sinking, and bomb damage.
A large compilation of photos of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including photos of planes caught on the ground, battleships burning and sinking, and bomb damage.
Auschwitz Picture - Gas Chamber
Photo of the entrance to the gas chamber in Auschwitz I.
Photo of the entrance to the gas chamber in Auschwitz I.
Einsatzgruppen Photographs
Einsatzgruppen photographs
Einsatzgruppen photographs
Photographs of Camp Prisoners During Experiments
Photographs of camp prisoners in experiments
Photographs of camp prisoners in experiments
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Pictures
A large compilation of photos of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including photos of the bombing, destruction, and victims.
A large compilation of photos of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including photos of the bombing, destruction, and victims.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1960-1969
A detailed chronology of the 1960s.
A detailed chronology of the 1960s.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1920-1929
A detailed chronology of the Roaring Twenties.
A detailed chronology of the Roaring Twenties.
Empire State Building Crash
At 9:49 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 1945, a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building. Find out why the bomber crashed and what happened to the Empire State Building.
At 9:49 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 1945, a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building. Find out why the bomber crashed and what happened to the Empire State Building.
Franklin D Roosevelt Pictures
A large compilation of photoraphs of Franklin D. Roosevelt, including photos of FDR as a young boy, on a boat, spending time with Eleanor, sitting at his desk, giving speeches, and talking with Winston Churchill.
A large compilation of photoraphs of Franklin D. Roosevelt, including photos of FDR as a young boy, on a boat, spending time with Eleanor, sitting at his desk, giving speeches, and talking with Winston Churchill.
Fleming Discovers Penicillin
In 1928, bacteriologist Alexander Fleming made a chance discovery. From a contaminated experiment, he found a powerful antibiotic, penicillin.
In 1928, bacteriologist Alexander Fleming made a chance discovery. From a contaminated experiment, he found a powerful antibiotic, penicillin.
Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Bergen-Belsen
Photographs of the Bergen Belsen concentration camp
Photographs of the Bergen Belsen concentration camp
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1990-1999
A detailed chronology of the 1990s.
A detailed chronology of the 1990s.
Auschwitz Picture - Corpses of Women Piled Up on the Floor of Block 11
Photo of corpses of women piled up on the floor of Blok 11.
Photo of corpses of women piled up on the floor of Blok 11.
Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa was a Mexican revolutionary leader who advocated for the poor and wanted agrarian reform. Though he was a killer, a bandit, and a revolutionary leader, many remember him as a folk hero.
Pancho Villa was a Mexican revolutionary leader who advocated for the poor and wanted agrarian reform. Though he was a killer, a bandit, and a revolutionary leader, many remember him as a folk hero.
Photograph of a Mother of Seven Children During the Great Depression
Photograph of a mother of seven during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a mother of seven during the Great Depression.
Pictures of Hitler - Hitler Portrait
Picture of Adolf Hitler (side-view), one of a collection of portraits included in a 1939 calendar of Nazi officials.
Picture of Adolf Hitler (side-view), one of a collection of portraits included in a 1939 calendar of Nazi officials.
1992 Barcelona Spain Olympics History
An overview of the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. How could the U.S. send the Dream Team to the Olympic in the 1992 Games?
An overview of the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. How could the U.S. send the Dream Team to the Olympic in the 1992 Games?
Photographs of Camp Prisoners During Registration
Photographs of camp prisoners in the process of registering and being shaven
Photographs of camp prisoners in the process of registering and being shaven
1968 Mexico City Olympics History
An overview of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Mexico. Why were two U.S. athletes expelled from the Games? What is a Fosbury flop?
An overview of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Mexico. Why were two U.S. athletes expelled from the Games? What is a Fosbury flop?
Photographs of Children in the Holocaust
Photographs of children in the Holocaust
Photographs of children in the Holocaust
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1980-1989
A detailed chronology of the 1980s.
A detailed chronology of the 1980s.
Empire State Building
When the Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931, it was the tallest building in the world. How did this gigantic icon get built? It started with a race to the sky.
When the Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931, it was the tallest building in the world. How did this gigantic icon get built? It started with a race to the sky.
Twins of Auschwitz
Josef Mengele's favorite experiments at Auschwitz were on twins. What did he do and why?
Josef Mengele's favorite experiments at Auschwitz were on twins. What did he do and why?
Pictures of Hitler - Hitler Posing With SS Members
Picture of Adolf Hitler standing with arms folded in front of him and several members of the SS standing closely behind him.
Picture of Adolf Hitler standing with arms folded in front of him and several members of the SS standing closely behind him.
1936 Berlin Germany Olympics History
An overview of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Learn why many countries considered boycotting these Games. What world records did Jesse Owens make?
An overview of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Learn why many countries considered boycotting these Games. What world records did Jesse Owens make?
World War II Begins
46 million soldiers and civilians died during the Second World War, learn how it started
46 million soldiers and civilians died during the Second World War, learn how it started
1976 Montreal Canada Olympics History
An overview of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada. Why did 26 countries boycott the 1976 Olympics?
An overview of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada. Why did 26 countries boycott the 1976 Olympics?
2000 Sydney Australia Olympics History
An overview of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
An overview of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
World War 1 Picture - Soldiers Repairing a Trench After a Bomb Explosion
Photo of soldiers fixing a trench after a bomb exploded fifty yards away. D.W. Griffith also stands in frame in civilian clothes.
Photo of soldiers fixing a trench after a bomb exploded fifty yards away. D.W. Griffith also stands in frame in civilian clothes.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1900-1909
A detailed chronology of the first decade of the twentieth century.
A detailed chronology of the first decade of the twentieth century.
Picture of a Marine Corp Flame Thrower Tank in Action in Vietnam - 1966
Picture of a Marine Corp flame thrower tank in action.
Picture of a Marine Corp flame thrower tank in action.
History of Oreo Cookies
Since Oreo cookies debuted in 1912, over 362 billion have been sold, making them the best-selling cookie in the United States.
Since Oreo cookies debuted in 1912, over 362 billion have been sold, making them the best-selling cookie in the United States.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1930-1939
A detailed chronology of the 1930s.
A detailed chronology of the 1930s.
Auschwitz Picture - Execution Wall Next to Block 11
Photo of the execution wall next to Block 11 in the Auschwitz I camp after liberation.
Photo of the execution wall next to Block 11 in the Auschwitz I camp after liberation.
Photograph of a Christmas Dinner During the Great Depression
Photograph of a family eating Christmas dinner near Smithland, Iowa during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a family eating Christmas dinner near Smithland, Iowa during the Great Depression.
1904 St. Louis Olympics History
An overview of the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, United States. Learn why hardly anyone traveled to the New World for the Games and how one American hitched a ride to the finish line.
An overview of the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, United States. Learn why hardly anyone traveled to the New World for the Games and how one American hitched a ride to the finish line.
Photograph of a Dust Storm During the Great Depression
Photograph of a man standing in a dust storm during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a man standing in a dust storm during the Great Depression.
Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Mauthausen
Photographs of the Nazi's concentration camp at Mauthausen
Photographs of the Nazi's concentration camp at Mauthausen
Murder of Rasputin
To save the monarchy, several members of the Russian aristocracy attempted to murder Rasputin. On the night of December 16-17, 1916, they tried to kill the holy man. The plan was simple. Yet on that fateful night, the conspirators found that Rasputin would be very difficult to kill.
To save the monarchy, several members of the Russian aristocracy attempted to murder Rasputin. On the night of December 16-17, 1916, they tried to kill the holy man. The plan was simple. Yet on that fateful night, the conspirators found that Rasputin would be very difficult to kill.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1970-1979
A detailed chronology of the 1970s.
A detailed chronology of the 1970s.
Photograph of a Woman Making Supper During the Great Depression
Photograph of a woman making supper during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a woman making supper during the Great Depression.
Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Belzec
Photographs of the Belzec death camp
Photographs of the Belzec death camp
Death and Concentration Camps
The Nazi concentration, death, and transit Camps
The Nazi concentration, death, and transit Camps
Photograph of Napalm Bombs Exploding on Viet Cong Structures South of Saigon in the Republic of Vietnam - 1965
Photograph of Napalm bombs exploding on Viet Cong structures south of Saigon in the Republic of Vietnam.
Photograph of Napalm bombs exploding on Viet Cong structures south of Saigon in the Republic of Vietnam.
Holocaust: Photograph of Naked Jewish Women, Some of Whom are Holding Infants, Wait in a Line Before Their Execution by Ukrainian Auxilliary Police
Photograph of naked Jewish women, some of whom are holding infants, wait in a line before their execution by Ukrainian auxilliary police
Photograph of naked Jewish women, some of whom are holding infants, wait in a line before their execution by Ukrainian auxilliary police
Pictures of Hitler - Adolf Hitler Saluting With Hess and Himmler Behind Him
Picture of Adolf Hitler salutes as he walks down the steps to the Zeppelinfeld during Reichsparteitag with Robert Ley, Rudolf Hess, and Heinrich Himmler behind him.
Picture of Adolf Hitler salutes as he walks down the steps to the Zeppelinfeld during Reichsparteitag with Robert Ley, Rudolf Hess, and Heinrich Himmler behind him.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1940-1949
A detailed chronology of the 1940s.
A detailed chronology of the 1940s.
Ronald Reagan Pictures
A large compilation of pictures of Ronald Reagan, from his youth to his later years.
A large compilation of pictures of Ronald Reagan, from his youth to his later years.
Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1910-1919
A detailed chronology of the second decade of the twentieth century.
A detailed chronology of the second decade of the twentieth century.
Photograph of Vietnam War Protestors - 1967
Photograph of Vietnam War protestors in Wichita, Kansas.
Photograph of Vietnam War protestors in Wichita, Kansas.
Photograph of a Farm Foreclosure Sale During the Great Depression
Photograph of a group of a farm foreclosure sale during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a group of a farm foreclosure sale during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a Machine Gunner and a Rifleman From the 5th Marine Regiment Fire at the Enemy - 1967
Photograph of a machine gunner and a rifleman firing at the enemy near the Demilitarized Zone in Vietnam.
Photograph of a machine gunner and a rifleman firing at the enemy near the Demilitarized Zone in Vietnam.
Photograph of Okies Driving to California During the Great Depression
Photograph of a truck filled with possessions along Route 66 heading for California during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a truck filled with possessions along Route 66 heading for California during the Great Depression.
Concentration and Death Camps Chart
A chart of death and concentration camps established by Nazis during World War II.
A chart of death and concentration camps established by Nazis during World War II.
1906 Athens Greece Olympics History
An overview of the 1906 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Why were there Olympic Games held two years after the 1904 Olympics? Why were these once considered official and now considered unofficial?
An overview of the 1906 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Why were there Olympic Games held two years after the 1904 Olympics? Why were these once considered official and now considered unofficial?
The Beatles
The Beatles shaped not only music but also an entire generation. People mimicked all that they did, including haircuts, clothing, and outlook. Learn more about John, Paul, George, and Ringo and how they came to be The Beatles.
The Beatles shaped not only music but also an entire generation. People mimicked all that they did, including haircuts, clothing, and outlook. Learn more about John, Paul, George, and Ringo and how they came to be The Beatles.
1984 Los Angeles United States Olympics History
An overview of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States. Why were corporate sponsors allowed for the 1984 Olympic Games?
An overview of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States. Why were corporate sponsors allowed for the 1984 Olympic Games?
1948 London England Olympics History
An overview of the 1948 Olympic Games in London, England. Why did the British team have to return their gold medals for the 400-meter relay? Why was there no new facilities for the 1948 Olympic Games? Why did athletes bring their own food to the Games?
An overview of the 1948 Olympic Games in London, England. Why did the British team have to return their gold medals for the 400-meter relay? Why was there no new facilities for the 1948 Olympic Games? Why did athletes bring their own food to the Games?
1972 Munich West Germany Olympics History
An overview of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany. The 1972 Olympic Games will probably be best remembered for the murder of eleven Israeli Olympians.
An overview of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany. The 1972 Olympic Games will probably be best remembered for the murder of eleven Israeli Olympians.
Auschwitz Picture - Warehouse Stuffed with Clothes
Photo of one of the warehouses in Auschwitz, stuffed to overflowing with clothes confiscated from prisoners.
Photo of one of the warehouses in Auschwitz, stuffed to overflowing with clothes confiscated from prisoners.
Pictures of Hitler - Adolf Hitler Salutes the Crowd
Picture of Adolf Hitler salutes the crowd assembled in the Zeppelinfeld at Reichsparteitag (Reich Party Day) ceremonies in Nuremberg.
Picture of Adolf Hitler salutes the crowd assembled in the Zeppelinfeld at Reichsparteitag (Reich Party Day) ceremonies in Nuremberg.
Adolf Hitler
Known as one of the most evil people in history, Adolf Hitler was responsible for World War II and the Holocaust. Learn more about Hitler through this biography.
Known as one of the most evil people in history, Adolf Hitler was responsible for World War II and the Holocaust. Learn more about Hitler through this biography.
Auschwitz Picture - Door to a Gas Chamber
Photo of a door to a gas chamber in Auschwitz.
Photo of a door to a gas chamber in Auschwitz.
1988 Seoul South Korea Olympics History
An overview of the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. The 1988 Olympics finally saw the end of the amateur rule.
An overview of the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea. The 1988 Olympics finally saw the end of the amateur rule.
1908 London, England Olympics History
An overview of the 1908 Olympic Games in London, England. Why was the 400-meter race a redo? Why doesn't the United States dip their flag during the Opening Ceremonies?
An overview of the 1908 Olympic Games in London, England. Why was the 400-meter race a redo? Why doesn't the United States dip their flag during the Opening Ceremonies?
Photograph of a U.S. Air Force HH-3 Helicopter Crewman Firing a Mini-Gun - 1968
Photograph of a U.S. Air Force HH-3 helicopter crewman firing a mini-gun during rescue patrol over South Vietnam.
Photograph of a U.S. Air Force HH-3 helicopter crewman firing a mini-gun during rescue patrol over South Vietnam.
Auschwitz Picture - Sacks of Human Hair
Photo of sacks of human hair found in Auschwitz, packed and ready for dispatch to Germany.
Photo of sacks of human hair found in Auschwitz, packed and ready for dispatch to Germany.
Auschwitz Picture - Large Pile of Brushes
Photo of a large pile of brushes that were confiscated from arriving prisoners in Auschwitz.
Photo of a large pile of brushes that were confiscated from arriving prisoners in Auschwitz.
Pictures of Hitler - Adolf Hitler Looking Out the Window of a Train
Picture of Adolf Hitler looking out the window of a train.
Picture of Adolf Hitler looking out the window of a train.
Photographs of Eleanor Roosevelt
A large compilation of photos Eleanor Roosevelt, including photos of Eleanor as a young girl, in her wedding dress, sitting with Franklin, visiting troops, and more.
A large compilation of photos Eleanor Roosevelt, including photos of Eleanor as a young girl, in her wedding dress, sitting with Franklin, visiting troops, and more.
Auschwitz Picture - Arbeit Macht Frei Sign
Photo of the entrance into Auschwitz, the sign that reads: Arbeit Macht Frei.
Photo of the entrance into Auschwitz, the sign that reads: Arbeit Macht Frei.
First Credit Card
Though the concept of credit has existed longer even than money, it wasn't until 1950 that the modern credit card was invented.
Though the concept of credit has existed longer even than money, it wasn't until 1950 that the modern credit card was invented.
Pictures of Hitler - Adolf Hitler Begins a Speech
Picture of Adolf Hitler opens Reichsparteitag (Reich Party Day) ceremonies with an address at the historic town hall in Nuremberg.
Picture of Adolf Hitler opens Reichsparteitag (Reich Party Day) ceremonies with an address at the historic town hall in Nuremberg.
1960 Rome Italy Olympics History
An overview of the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Italy. Did you know the 1960 Olympic Games were the first to be fully covered by television?
An overview of the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Italy. Did you know the 1960 Olympic Games were the first to be fully covered by television?
1964 Tokyo Japan Olympics History
An overview of the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Why was South Africa banned from the Games?
An overview of the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Why was South Africa banned from the Games?
1996 Atlanta United States Olympics History
An overview of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, United States. Did you know that the 1996 Games were the first without any governmental support?
An overview of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, United States. Did you know that the 1996 Games were the first without any governmental support?
Photograph of Families on the Road With All Their Possessions During the Great Depression
Photograph of families on the road with all their possessions migrating and looking for work during the Great Depression.
Photograph of families on the road with all their possessions migrating and looking for work during the Great Depression.
Photograph of Two Soldiers Wading Through a Muddy Hole Near DaNang Vietnam
Photograph of two soldiers wading through a muddy hole while on a search mission.
Photograph of two soldiers wading through a muddy hole while on a search mission.
Curse of the Hope Diamond
According to the legend, a curse befell the large, blue diamond when it was stolen from an idol in India - a curse that foretold bad luck and death not only for the owner of the diamond but for all who touched it. Is there really a curse? Where has the Hope diamond been? Why was such a valuable gem donated to the Smithsonian?
According to the legend, a curse befell the large, blue diamond when it was stolen from an idol in India - a curse that foretold bad luck and death not only for the owner of the diamond but for all who touched it. Is there really a curse? Where has the Hope diamond been? Why was such a valuable gem donated to the Smithsonian?
Japanese Soldier Surrenders
Unaware that World War II had ended, Lt. Hiroo Onoda of the Japanese army spent 30 years hiding on the remote Philippine island of Lubang. After years of living in a jungle surviving on coconuts and bananas, Onoda finally surrendered in 1974.
Unaware that World War II had ended, Lt. Hiroo Onoda of the Japanese army spent 30 years hiding on the remote Philippine island of Lubang. After years of living in a jungle surviving on coconuts and bananas, Onoda finally surrendered in 1974.
Auschwitz Picture - Jewish Children
Photo of Jewish children posing behind barbed wire at Auschwitz after liberation.
Photo of Jewish children posing behind barbed wire at Auschwitz after liberation.
Photograph of a Homeless Family Walking Along a Road During the Great Depression
Photograph of a homeless family walking along a road during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a homeless family walking along a road during the Great Depression.
1980 Moscow Soviet Union Olympics History
An overview of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Soviet Union. Why did the United States boycott the 1980 Olympics?
An overview of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Soviet Union. Why did the United States boycott the 1980 Olympics?
Josef Mengele
A short overview of the infamous Nazi doctor, Josef Mengele
A short overview of the infamous Nazi doctor, Josef Mengele
1940 Olympics History
An overview of the 1940 Olympic Games which were not held.
An overview of the 1940 Olympic Games which were not held.
Picture of a Soldier Clearing an Area Using His Flamethrower - 1970
Picture of a U.S. soldier using a flamethrower to clear an area in Vietnam.
Picture of a U.S. soldier using a flamethrower to clear an area in Vietnam.
Holocaust: Photograph of a German Policeman Shoots Individual Jewish Women Who Remain Alive in the Ravine After a Mass Execution of Jews From the Mizocz Ghetto
Photograph of a German policeman shoots individual Jewish women who remain alive in the ravine after a mass execution of Jews from the Mizocz ghetto
Photograph of a German policeman shoots individual Jewish women who remain alive in the ravine after a mass execution of Jews from the Mizocz ghetto
Photograph of an 18-Year Old Mother from Oklahoma During the Great Depression
Photograph of an 18-year-old mother from Oklahoma now a California migrant during the Great Depression.
Photograph of an 18-year-old mother from Oklahoma now a California migrant during the Great Depression.
Auschwitz Picture - Kitchen Barracks and Electrified Fence
Photo of the kitchen barracks and electrified fence of Auschwitz.
Photo of the kitchen barracks and electrified fence of Auschwitz.
World War 2 Poster - Take Care of Your Gas Mask
Picture of a Designed for Living, Take Care of Your Gas Mask WWII poster.
Picture of a Designed for Living, Take Care of Your Gas Mask WWII poster.
1952 Helsinki Finland Olympics History
An overview of the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. Why did the Soviets have their own Olympic Village?
An overview of the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. Why did the Soviets have their own Olympic Village?
Hindenburg Disaster
At 7:25 p.m. on May 6, 1937, while the Hindenburg was attempting to land at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey, a flame appeared on the outer cover of the rear of the Hindenburg. Within 34 seconds, the entire airship was consumed by fire.
At 7:25 p.m. on May 6, 1937, while the Hindenburg was attempting to land at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey, a flame appeared on the outer cover of the rear of the Hindenburg. Within 34 seconds, the entire airship was consumed by fire.
Portrait of the Crew
A portrait of the crew of Apollo 11 including Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Buzz Aldrin.
A portrait of the crew of Apollo 11 including Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Buzz Aldrin.
1924 Paris France Olympics History
An overview of the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Why were the Olympics again held in Paris? What famous movie fictionalized the 1924 Olympics? What new sports got added to the Olympic Games this year?
An overview of the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Why were the Olympics again held in Paris? What famous movie fictionalized the 1924 Olympics? What new sports got added to the Olympic Games this year?
1912 Stockholm Sweden Olympics History
An overview of the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden. Why were these Olympics described as the Swedish Masterpiece? Why did attention focus on Jim Thorpe and Hannes Kolehmainen during the Games?
An overview of the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden. Why were these Olympics described as the Swedish Masterpiece? Why did attention focus on Jim Thorpe and Hannes Kolehmainen during the Games?
The "Fatty" Arbuckle Scandal
In 1921, Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle was arrested and tried for the murder of a young starlet named Virginia Rappe. The public was against him but the jurors could find no evidence. Find out more about this Hollywood scandal.
In 1921, Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle was arrested and tried for the murder of a young starlet named Virginia Rappe. The public was against him but the jurors could find no evidence. Find out more about this Hollywood scandal.
Photographs of the 20th Century
A large compilation of photographs of people, places, and events of the twentieth century.
A large compilation of photographs of people, places, and events of the twentieth century.
Photographs of Camp Prisoners in Barracks
Photographs of camp prisoners in barracks
Photographs of camp prisoners in barracks
Auschwitz Picture - Prisoners Greeting Their Liberators
Photo of prisoners of Auschwitz greeting their liberators.
Photo of prisoners of Auschwitz greeting their liberators.
Photograph of a Young Penniless Oklahoma Mother During the Great Depression
Photograph of a woman and her three children (close-up) during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a woman and her three children (close-up) during the Great Depression.
Pictures of Hitler - Adolf Hitler Smiles as He Greets a Soldier
Picture of Adolf Hitler smiling as he greets a soldier. Also pictured is Hitler's aide-de-camp, Heinz Linge.
Picture of Adolf Hitler smiling as he greets a soldier. Also pictured is Hitler's aide-de-camp, Heinz Linge.
1916 Olympics History
An overview of the 1916 Olympic Games which were cancelled because of World War I.
An overview of the 1916 Olympic Games which were cancelled because of World War I.
Pictures of Hitler - Hitler and Goebbels Pose With Local Nazi Party Officials
Picture of Adolf Hitler standing with Joseph Goebbels and a group of local Nazi Party officials in Hattingen.
Picture of Adolf Hitler standing with Joseph Goebbels and a group of local Nazi Party officials in Hattingen.
Photograph of a Family Walking on a Road During the Great Depression
Photograph of a family walking 30 miles on a dirt road to visit family during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a family walking 30 miles on a dirt road to visit family during the Great Depression.
1920 Antwerp Belgium Olympics History
An overview of the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium. Were the aggressors of World War I invited to the 1920 Olympics? Why did Flying Finn Paavo Nurmi carry a stopwatch with him when he ran?
An overview of the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium. Were the aggressors of World War I invited to the 1920 Olympics? Why did Flying Finn Paavo Nurmi carry a stopwatch with him when he ran?
Tangshan Earthquake
At 3:42 a.m. on July 28, 1976, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the sleeping city of Tangshan, in northeastern China. The very large earthquake obliterated the city of Tangshan and killed over 240,000 people - making it the deadliest earthquake of the twentieth century.
At 3:42 a.m. on July 28, 1976, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the sleeping city of Tangshan, in northeastern China. The very large earthquake obliterated the city of Tangshan and killed over 240,000 people - making it the deadliest earthquake of the twentieth century.
Photograph of a Breadline in New York City During the Great Depression
Photograph of a line of men standing in line waiting to receive free food distributed by private funds in New York City during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a line of men standing in line waiting to receive free food distributed by private funds in New York City during the Great Depression.
Auschwitz Picture - Bales of Human Hair
Photo of bales of hair from female prisoners found in the warehouses of Auschwitz at liberation.
Photo of bales of hair from female prisoners found in the warehouses of Auschwitz at liberation.
Holocaust: Photograph of an American Soldier Standing Above Corpses of Children
Photograph of an American soldier standing above corpses of children
Photograph of an American soldier standing above corpses of children
Pictures of Hitler - Hitler at a Rally
Picture of Adolf Hitler, with raised arm in salute, at a Nazi Party rally in Nuremberg.
Picture of Adolf Hitler, with raised arm in salute, at a Nazi Party rally in Nuremberg.
Photograph of Marines Under Heavy Firefight Carrying One of Their Fellow Marines to the H-34- 1967
Photograph of Marines of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, while under heavy firefight with NVAs within the DMZ on Operation Hickory III, carrying one of their fellow Marines to the H-34.
Photograph of Marines of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, while under heavy firefight with NVAs within the DMZ on Operation Hickory III, carrying one of their fellow Marines to the H-34.
King Edward VIII Abdicated
King Edward was in love with Mrs. Wallis Simpson, not only an American, but also a married woman already once divorced. Yet, in order to marry the woman he loved, King Edward was willing to give up the British throne - and he did.
King Edward was in love with Mrs. Wallis Simpson, not only an American, but also a married woman already once divorced. Yet, in order to marry the woman he loved, King Edward was willing to give up the British throne - and he did.
Photograph of a Woman Washing Clothes During the Great Depression
Photograph of a woman washing clothes during the Great Depression.
Photograph of a woman washing clothes during the Great Depression.
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
The pact signed in 1939 by Germany and the Soviet Union that enabled a one-front war and gave the Soviet Union a buffer zone, he planned the future for his body and possessions
The pact signed in 1939 by Germany and the Soviet Union that enabled a one-front war and gave the Soviet Union a buffer zone, he planned the future for his body and possessions
Auschwitz Picture - View of the Men's Camp
Photo of a view of the men's camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Photo of a view of the men's camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Pictures of Hitler - Adolf Hitler Stands on the Podium Before a Crowd of Youth
Picture of Adolf Hitler stands on the podium before a crowd of youth during a Reichsparteitag (Reich Party Day) ceremony in Nuremberg.
Picture of Adolf Hitler stands on the podium before a crowd of youth during a Reichsparteitag (Reich Party Day) ceremony in Nuremberg.
Holocaust: Photograph of the Washing and Shaving of Newly Arrived Prisoners in the Buchenwald Concentration Camp
Photograph of the washing and shaving newly arrived prisoners in the Buchenwald concentration camp
Photograph of the washing and shaving newly arrived prisoners in the Buchenwald concentration camp
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was one of the most important artists of pop art, which became extremely popular in the second half of the twentieth century. Though he is best remembered for his paintings of Campbell's soup cans, he also created hundreds of other works including commercial advertisements and films.
Andy Warhol was one of the most important artists of pop art, which became extremely popular in the second half of the twentieth century. Though he is best remembered for his paintings of Campbell's soup cans, he also created hundreds of other works including commercial advertisements and films.
The Yellow Star
The yellow star, inscribed with the word 'Jude'" has become a symbol of Nazi persecution. Discover the history of the badge and learn how the visual labeling of Jews led to organized persecution.
The yellow star, inscribed with the word 'Jude'" has become a symbol of Nazi persecution. Discover the history of the badge and learn how the visual labeling of Jews led to organized persecution.