Strange But True
Hans Steininger Was Killed By His Own Beard
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.
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2 May, 07:03 AM
William The Conqueror Exploded At His Funeral
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.
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19 Apr, 10:53 AM
In 1184 AD, Some 60 Nobles Of The Holy Roman Empire Plummeted Into A Latrine - And Perished
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.
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19 Apr, 10:43 AM
Gladiator Sweat Was A Hot Commodity In The Roman World
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.
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14 Mar, 12:38 PM
