Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two intelligent students at the University of Chicago, attempted to commit the perfect crime by kidnapping and killing 14-year-old Bob Franks. They were inspired by Nietzsche’s concept of the Superman. Despite careful planning, they were caught due to mistakes and were defended by Clarence Darrow, who argued against capital punishment. […]
King Leopold II of Belgium founded the Congo Free State, which gained a bad reputation for brutal mistreatment of its people and plundering natural resources. He was condemned for his actions, but also praised for his involvement as king during a time when monarchs had little oversight. King Leopold II was King of Belgium from […]
