Stories of Interest

Mass Child Abduction in 1976 in California

This all-female, the real Peaky Blinders, gang tormented London at the beginning of the 20th century.

One man had been warning about Madoff's scheme for years: Harry Markopolos.

Have you ever heard of the Green Children of Woolpit? This is a fascinating story that dates back to the 12th century in England. Legend has it that two children with green skin appeared in the village of Woolpit, causing quite a stir among the locals.

The Amber Room is a world-famous piece of art that has captured the attention of historians, art lovers, and treasure hunters alike.

Francis Galton, an English scientist, was the founder of the pseudoscience of eugenics. Eugenics is the study of improving the genetic quality of the human race by selective breeding.

Andrew Wakefield is a former British doctor who is known for his controversial research on the link between vaccines and autism.

Hans Steininger, a historical figure from the town of Braunau am Inn, Austria, is known for an unusual and tragic death - he was killed by his own beard.

Sigurd The Mighty was a legendary Viking warrior who lived in Scotland during the 9th century. He was known for his bravery and his many victories on the battlefield. However, one battle would prove to be fatal for Sigurd, as he was bitten by his decapita...

Spontaneous combustion is a rare and controversial phenomenon in which a human body or an object suddenly bursts into flames without any apparent external ignition source.

It's not every day that you hear about a king exploding at his own funeral. But that's exactly what happened to William the Conqueror, the first Norman King of England.

In the year 1184 AD, some 60 nobles of the Holy Roman Empire met their untimely demise in a most unusual way - they plummeted into a latrine and perished.

Rome must have been the party capital of the world. Buckle up, folks, because we're about to get real juicy. Yes, we're talking about Roman orgies and parties, and boy, were they wild. You know those frat parties you see in movies? Well, those have got no...

Gladiatorial events were exciting public spectacles. The fighters could be men or women, enslaved or freeborn, and were often considered the celebrities of their time.

After WWI, many women had started smoking while simultaneously taking up more “masculine” roles outside the home.

“Hocus pocus” is said by magicians and the like to indicate some sort of change or surprising transformation. The words have no real meaning, but collectively, they are considered a variation of Latin.