Stories of Interest

One of the greatest things about ancient architecture is how it allows us to step directly into history. Our planet is rich with structures that are a testament to human ingenuity and creativity. Perhaps the best example of this are abandoned castles that...

Our favourite, bright orange drink has a dark past

Nancy Wake evaded any chance of capture by The Gestapo. The Gestapo called her The White Mouse.

Raman Raghav, India’s most horrifying serial killer was rightly called the ‘Jack the Ripper’ of India.

Sentenced to 15 years of prison at the age of 92

The Breathtaking Lake Nyos

The high profile kidnapping that shocked the nation

Some rather bizarre thoughts....

Santeria is a fusion of Catholic practices and African folk beliefs. It emerged in Cuba during the 17th century, and has been embedded in Cuban society ever since.

The story of Charles Ponzi

Her reason for murder was just as bad as the murders themselves

A family bought their dream house. But according to the creepy letters they started to get, they weren’t the only ones interested in it.

Terry Knorr has an incredible story of cruelty to tell, one that is so horrific that for years, no one has believed her.

Human torture at unimaginable levels

Regarded as one of the worst tyrants in Chinese history. He murdered his father to take the throne. During his reign, he forced millions of peasants to work on his grand projects (the Grand Canal and the rebuilding of the Great Wall). Six million workers...

Romans had their own LSD. Women knew the morning-after pill. Marcus Aurelius was an opium addict.