On his 71st birthday, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine leaving their home at Hyde Park Gate, to attend a commons debate, 1945. (Credit: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.

Crime

World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the Allies defeated the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Japan and Italy in 1945. Explore the battles, leaders and atrocities from the war and its impact on geopolitics and humankind.

World War II

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The Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union lasted for decades and resulted in anti-communist suspicions and international incidents that led two superpowers to the brink of nuclear disaster.

Cold War

1997

Explore the wars, battles, leaders, civilizations, regimes, prominent figures and major events from the continent that encompasses 2 percent of the Earth’s surface. From Stonehenge to the Great Awakening to the French Revolution to the rise and fall of Communism in Russia, see how Europe’s often tumultuous history unfolded.

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How Winston Churchill’s Wife Helped Him Become a Great Statesman

The Surprising History of 10 Downing Street

This Day in History

Labour Party returns to power in Britain

Winston Churchill becomes prime minister of Britain

British prime minister Spencer Perceval assassinated