Introduction Pivotal moments in history are always interesting to pinpoint. Major wars often emerge as top contenders, but not always. They could also be some great tragedy or moment of radical change. The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand comes to mind. Late in his comprehensive and fascinating history, Russians, Jews, and the Pogroms of... Read More

As many readers are likely aware, the Imperial Royal Family of Russia met their tragic end on the night of July 17, 1918. Since that time the case has remained open, with numerous crucial pieces of evidence and investigative findings, including preliminary assessments by the prosecutor, suggesting a potential ritualistic aspect to this heinous crime.... Read More

Excerpts from Dr. Rudolf Kummer’s Rasputin: Ein Werkzeug der Juden, 1939 Translated by Alexander Jacob Rudolf Kummer (1896—1987) specialised in Oriental Studies at the University of Erlangen and worked in the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek from 1923 as a librarian. A firm nationalist, Kummer became a member of the Freikorps Epp in 1919 and took part in... Read More