20th Century History: Most Popular Articles

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.

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.

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.

Auschwitz Pictures
A large collection of photos of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

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.

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 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.

Auschwitz Picture - Corpses in Block 11
Photo of corpses of Auschwitz prisoners in Block 11 of the Main Camp.

World War 1 Pictures
A large compilation of pictures from World War I, including soldiers in combat, destruction, and injured soldiers.

Holocaust Map of Concentration and Death Camps
A map of Eastern Europe with death and concentration camps

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1950-1959
A detailed chronology of the 1950s.

Timeline of the Twentieth Century
Browse through history by examining this decade by decade chronology of the twentieth century.

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.

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.

Photographs of Camp Prisoners Who Have Been Killed
Photographs of camp prisoners who have died

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.

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?

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.

The History of the Swastika
The history of the swastika spans 3,000 years. Does this symbol represent good or evil?

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1990-1999
A detailed chronology of the 1990s.

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1980-1989
A detailed chronology of the 1980s.

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1960-1969
A detailed chronology of the 1960s.

Photographs of Children in the Holocaust
Photographs of children in the Holocaust

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.

Auschwitz Picture - Gas Chamber
Photo of the entrance to the gas chamber in Auschwitz I.

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1940-1949
A detailed chronology of the 1940s.

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1970-1979
A detailed chronology of the 1970s.

Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Dachau
Photographs of the first Nazi concentration camp, built in 1933, called Dachau

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1920-1929
A detailed chronology of the Roaring Twenties.

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.

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.

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1900-1909
A detailed chronology of the first decade of the twentieth century.

World War II Begins
46 million soldiers and civilians died during the Second World War, learn how it started

Death and Concentration Camps
The Nazi concentration, death, and transit Camps

Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Buchenwald
Photographs of the Buchenwald concentration camp

Concentration and Death Camps Chart
A chart of death and concentration camps established by Nazis during World War II.

Photographs of Camp Prisoners During Experiments
Photographs of camp prisoners in experiments

Famous People of the Twentieth Century
Looking for someone in particular? Browse through this alphabetical listing of people who shaped the twentieth century.

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.

Twins of Auschwitz
Josef Mengele's favorite experiments at Auschwitz were on twins. What did he do and why?

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.

Photograph of Vietnam War Protestors - 1967
Photograph of Vietnam War protestors in Wichita, Kansas.

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

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1930-1939
A detailed chronology of the 1930s.

Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Bergen-Belsen
Photographs of the Bergen Belsen concentration camp

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.

Photographs of Camp Prisoners During Registration
Photographs of camp prisoners in the process of registering and being shaven

Photograph of a Dust Storm During the Great Depression
Photograph of a man standing in a dust storm during the Great Depression.

Timeline of the Twentieth Century: 1910-1919
A detailed chronology of the second decade of the twentieth century.

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.

Photograph of a Mother of Seven Children During the Great Depression
Photograph of a mother of seven during the Great Depression.

Auschwitz Picture - Door to a Gas Chamber
Photo of a door to a gas chamber in Auschwitz.

Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Belzec
Photographs of the Belzec death camp

Einsatzgruppen Photographs
Einsatzgruppen photographs

Ronald Reagan Pictures
A large compilation of pictures of Ronald Reagan, from his youth to his later years.

Prohibition
Prohibition was the period in United States history in which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors was outlawed. It was a time characterized by speakeasies, glamour, and gangsters and a period of time in which even the average citizen broke the law.

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.

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.

Anne Frank
During the two years and one month that Anne Frank spent hiding in a Secret Annex in Amsterdam during World War II, she kept a diary of her experiences. Discover more about Anne Frank in this profile of her life.

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.

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.

Auschwitz Picture - Arbeit Macht Frei Sign
Photo of the entrance into Auschwitz, the sign that reads: Arbeit Macht Frei.

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.

Holocaust Articles: Alphabetical List
An alphabetical listing of 68 articles about the Holocaust, from the history of the swastika to an overview of Auschwitz.

Yom Hashoah
Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a day set aside for all of us to remember and learn about the horrors of the Holocaust.

Auschwitz Picture - Execution Wall Next to Block 11
Photo of the execution wall next to Block 11 in the Auschwitz I camp after liberation.

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.

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.

Photograph of a Woman Making Supper During the Great Depression
Photograph of a woman making supper during the Great Depression.

Battles of World War II
There were numerous battles in World War II. Some of these battles lasted only days while others took months or years. Some of the battles were notable for the material losses such as tanks or aircraft carriers while others were notable for the number of human losses. Although this is not a comprehensive list of all battes of WWII, it is a list of the major battles of World War II.

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.

Photograph of a Christmas Dinner During the Great Depression
Photograph of a family eating Christmas dinner near Smithland, Iowa during the Great Depression.

Ronald Reagan
Republican Ronald Reagan became the oldest president elected when he took office as the 40th president of the United States. He served two terms as president, from 1981 to 1989. Learn more about this influential man through this biography.

Photograph of a Farm Foreclosure Sale During the Great Depression
Photograph of a group of a farm foreclosure sale during the Great Depression.

Holocaust: Photograph of an American Soldier Standing Above Corpses of Children
Photograph of an American soldier standing above corpses of children

Photograph of a Marine Corp Flame Thrower Tank in Action in Vietnam - 1966
Photograph of a Marine Corp flame thrower tank in action.

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.

Josef Mengele
A short overview of the infamous Nazi doctor, Josef Mengele

Auschwitz Picture - Kitchen Barracks and Electrified Fence
Photo of the kitchen barracks and electrified fence of Auschwitz.

Picture of Pearl Harbor Taken by Surprise
Picture of Pearl Harbor, taken by surprise, during the Japanese aerial attack.

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.

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 Vietnam War Refugees Riding an Air Force Helicopter to a Safe Area Near Saigon - 1966
Photograph of Vietnam War refugees riding an Air Force helicopter to a safe area near Saigon.

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 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.

Photographs of Children in Displaced Persons Camps
Photographs taken after liberation of children in displaced persons camps

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.

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.

FDR Memorial in Washington DC
For the first time in over half a century, a new presidential memorial was built in Washington D.C. Find out more about the 7.5 acre memorial that honors Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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.

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.

Holocaust Glossary
Are you confused about some of the terms relating to the Holocaust? Since the Holocaust vocabulary was formulated from many different languages, understanding these terms can be difficult. Here's a glossary to help you.

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.

Tet Offensive
On January 30, 1968, the Communist North Vietnamese troops and the Viet Cong staged a major offensive against the cities and towns of South Vietnam. The Tet Offensive, as this became known, was a major turning point in the Vietnam War.

Photograph of a Dust Storm in South Dakota During the Great Depression
Photograph of a dust storm in South Dakota during the Great Depression.

Photograph of a Migrant Family Looking for Work During the Great Depression
Photograph of a migrant family looking for work, living in a tent attached to their car, during the Great Depression.

18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. Here is the complete text of the 18th Amendment.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki
While the people of Japan tried to comprehend the devastation in Hiroshima, the United States was preparing a second bombing mission. This time, Nagasaki was the target.

Auschwitz Picture - Jewish Children
Photo of Jewish children posing behind barbed wire at Auschwitz after liberation.

Photographs of Camp Prisoners During Roll Call
Photographs of camp prisoners during roll call in the Appelplatz

World War 1 Picture - Political Cartoon of President Wilson
Photo of a photostat of a WWI political cartoon which features President Woodrow Wilson sitting at a desk, holding a paper, and writing a letter about convening Congress.

Photograph of Two Children During the Great Depression
Photograph of two children, one on crutches, near Bakersfield, California during the Great Depression.

Holocaust: Photograph of Polish Children in Auschwitz
Photograph of Polish children in Auschwitz

Photographs of Camp Prisoners in Barracks
Photographs of camp prisoners in barracks

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.

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.

Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales was what some have called the People's Princess. Her life seemed like a fairytale until the realities of depression and a royal marriage were exposed. She spent much of her time helping comfort people who were dying and supporting causes that would end AIDS and the use of landmines. Her death not only shocked the world, it caused many to examine the extremes of paparazzi and the public's fascination with celebrities.

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 Group of People at an Employment Agency During the Great Depression
Photograph of a group of unemployed people trying to get a job 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.

Auschwitz Picture - View of the Men's Camp
Photo of a view of the men's camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Auschwitz Camp
An overview of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp

Photograph of a Group of People at a Breadline During the Great Depression
Photograph of a group of unemployed people standing in a breadline during the Great Depression.

Photograph of a Dust Storm in Oklahoma During the Great Depression
Photograph of a dust storm in Oklahoma during the Great Depression.

Auschwitz Picture - Double Electric Fence
Photo of the double electrified fence of Auschwitz.

Photograph of a Soldier Clearing an Area Using His Flamethrower - 1970
Photograph of a U.S. soldier using a flamethrower to clear an area in Vietnam.

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.

Photograph of a Woman Washing Clothes During the Great Depression
Photograph of a woman washing clothes during the Great Depression.

Fleming Discovers Penicillin
In 1928, bacteriologist Alexander Fleming made a chance discovery. From a contaminated experiment, he found a powerful antibiotic, penicillin.

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.

Photograph of Two Children at a Rehabilitation Clinic During the Great Depression
Photograph of two very dirty looking children sitting on what appears to be a porch during the Great Depression.

Photograph of a School in Alabama During the Great Depression
Photograph of a school in Alabama during the Great Depression.

Auschwitz Picture - Sign on the Electric Fence
Photo of a sign on the electric fence in Auschwitz that reads: caution, danger.

Photograph of a Dust Storm in Colorado During the Great Depression
Photograph of a dust storm in Colorado during the Great Depression.

The Number of Jews Killed During the Holocaust by Country
A chart showing the number of Jews who died in each country during the Holocaust

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?

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 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 Young Penniless Oklahoma Mother During the Great Depression
Photograph of a woman and her three children (close-up) during the Great Depression.

Auschwitz Picture - Aerial Photo of Auschwitz I
An aerial photo of Auschwitz I, the Main Camp, taken by Allied reconnaissance units.

Photograph of a Wife and Children of a Sharecropper During the Great Depression
Photograph of a woman and her three children standing in a doorway during the Great Depression.

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.

Auschwitz Picture - Sacks of Human Hair
Photo of sacks of human hair found in Auschwitz, packed and ready for dispatch to Germany.

Photograph of a Black Family During the Great Depression
Photograph of a black family standing as a group during the Great Depression.

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.

Photograph of Migrants Sitting in Their Car During the Great Depression
Photograph of a man and a woman sitting in their car during the Great Depression.

Photograph of a Family Weaving Baskets During the Great Depression
Photograph of a family weaving baskets during the Great Depression.

Photograph of a Migrant Worker on a California Highway During the Great Depression
Photograph of a migrant worker on a California highway during the Great Depression.

Holocaust: Photograph of a Child Survivor of Buchenwald
Photograph of Joseph Schleifstein, a 5 year old survivor of Buchenwald

Concentration Camp and Death Camp Photographs: Westerbork
Photographs of the Westerbork concentration camp

Photograph of a Family Leaving South Dakota for the West During the Great Depression
Photograph of the Vernon Evans family leaving the South Dakota drought area for the West during the Great Depression.

Photograph of a Covered Wagon in a Migratory Carrot Pullers' Camp During the Great Depression
Photograph of a covered wagon in a migratory carrot pullers' camp during the Great Depression.

Holocaust: Photograph of Children Who Died in Auschwitz
Photograph of children who died in Auschwitz

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 a Squatter's Shack During the Great Depression
Photograph of an Arkansas squatter in a shack near Bakersfield, California during the Great Depression.

Photograph of a Family of a Coal Miner During the Great Depression
Photograph of a woman and her three children (close-up) during the Great Depression.

Pictures of Hitler - Adolf Hitler Looking Out the Window of a Train
Picture of Adolf Hitler looking out the window of a train.

Mt. St. Helens
On May 18, 1980, Mt. St. Helens erupted, leaving in its wake death and destruction.

Photograph of Unemployed at a Soup Kitchen During the Great Depression
Photograph of a line of unemployed men receiving soup at a Volunteers of America Soup Kitchen during the Great Depression.

Photograph of a Man Washing His Hands During the Great Depression
Photograph of a man washing his hands in a bowl with a woman in the background during the Great Depression.