Family Tree Nuts
Welcome to Nuremberg, Germany—a city that played a central role in the Nazi Party’s rise and reign from 1933 to 1945. Located in Bavaria, Nuremberg’s historical significance stretches back to the Middle Ages, when it was a key center of the Holy Roman Empire and hosted imperial diets, or assemblies. This deep-rooted past made it…
Read MoreMunich, the capital of Bavaria, was a pivotal city in the early history of the Nazi Party. After World War I, Germany faced economic collapse, political instability, and widespread resentment over the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the war in 1919. Munich, with its conservative population and thriving cultural scene, became a breeding ground for…
Read MoreAs with many famous people from antiquity, history buffs often like to visit where it all began. Adolf Hitler has become one of the most despised yet intriguing, and one of the most studied people from modern times and his birth home is a place that many chose to visit for a variety of reasons.…
Read MoreWelcome, everyone, to a journey up to one of the most breathtaking and historically significant spots in the world: Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, or the Kehlsteinhaus, perched high above the Bavarian Alps. Today, I’ll be guiding you through its history, its construction, and its features—all while showing you some of the most stunning scenery on Earth.…
Read MoreWelcome to Dachau, the site of the first Nazi concentration camp, established in 1933. Located just north of Munich, Germany, Dachau operated for twelve years under the Nazi regime and is said to have imprisoned over 200,000 people from across Europe. Initially it was intended to hold political prisoners, Communists, Socialists, and other dissenters, but…
Read MoreWhen you think about it, the pairing of Donald Trump and Elon Musk feels oddly reminiscent of George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette—a duo from centuries past. It’s a comparison that echoes the strange parallels often drawn between Lincoln and Kennedy, leaving you to wonder: Is history repeating itself, or is there something almost…
Read MoreEver come across the term “$5 Indians”? It’s one of those quirky historical tidbits that almost sounds made up. Imagine this: late 19th-century America, where for just five bucks—roughly $150 today—someone could reportedly get themselves listed as a Native American. This isn’t a feel-good story of cultural blending, though. It’s about greed, ambition, loopholes, and…
Read MoreNO! You are STILL NOT Irish! Thousands of you have commented on our original video telling us your stories trying to prove that you are Irish, and many of you have made some very valid points. A while ago we made our video entitled “NO! You are NOT Irish! History of a big myth in…
Read MoreNO! You are STILL NOT Cherokee! Thousands of you have commented on our original video telling us your stories trying to prove that your great-great-grandmother was a full-blooded Cherokee princess, but you still aren’t getting the message. A while ago we made our video entitled “NO! You are NOT Cherokee! The most common myth in…
Read MoreIt had been about two centuries since the native tribes in North America had made contact with Europeans and over those centuries they found themselves being pushed further and further west. Hundreds of tribes dotted the continent and while they could often hold their own in battles against the Europeans, they often lacked the resources…
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