Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh The events of July 20, 1944, etched a dramatic and pivotal moment in World War II history. At Adolf Hitler's East Prussian Wolf's Lair headquarters, a bomb, planted by dissatisfied members of the Wehrmacht, detonated during a meeting, intending to assassinate the Fuhrer. The plot was orchestrated by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, who managed to place the explosive device inside a briefcase close to Hitler during a military briefing. However, Hitler survived the blast, remarkably escaping severe injuries. The explosion killed a few individuals and injured others, but Hitler's fate remained largely unaffected. Despite the failed assassination attempt, the event was a culmination of brewing discontent within Germany's military ranks. It was a reflection of growing opposition among military officers, intellectuals, and civilians against Hitler's tyrannical regime. This historic incident marked a significant turning point in the war. Although ...

By Jude Obuseh In 1983, a sensational revelation rocked the world when Germany's Stern magazine claimed that one of their reporters, Gerd Heidemann, had made a historic discovery—the diaries of Adolf Hitler, perhaps the most significant Nazi memorabilia ever found. The diaries purportedly contained insights into Hitler's thoughts, life, and reign. Stern was so convinced of their authenticity that they shelled out a staggering 9.3 million German marks to acquire the sixty-two volumes. The world watched in awe as this apparent treasure trove of Nazi history came to light. However, the excitement was short-lived. Just two weeks after Stern's grand announcement, the German Federal Archives made a bombshell revelation of their own—the Hitler diaries were nothing more than forgeries. Not just any forgeries, but audacious ones. They were printed on modern paper using contemporary ink, a far cry from the historical materials one would expect for Hitler's authentic d...