Financial fraud remains as widespread today as it was a hundred years ago, when notorious swindler Charles Ponzi tricked investors into losing their life savings. Scammers appear to […]
Analysis of Colonial Indonesian Woman’s Skull Reveals Execution-Style Wounds, Suggesting Enslavement or Sorcery Accusations
The recent studies have revealed that a woman from colonial Indonesia had injuries corresponding with execution-style violence. These wounds which were associate with accusations of witchcraft could probably […]
Renowned Egyptologist Who Asserted She Was the Reincarnation of an Ancient Egyptian Priestess
Reincarnation has been a significant belief for thousands of years, deeply embedded in Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Recently, this concept of souls being reborn into new bodies has […]
The Elephant’s Foot: A Radioactive Blob Still Lurking in Chernobyl’s Basement
In 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl power plant in Pripyat, Ukraine, unleashed more than 50 tons of hazardous radioactive substances into the atmosphere. This nuclear catastrophe had […]
Discovered in 1912 by a Polish bookseller, this mysterious manuscript continues to baffle experts with its elusive content.
In 1912, Polish bibliophile Wilfrid Voynich acquired a manuscript from the early 15th century. The book, known as the Voynich Manuscript, spans approximately 240 pages and is filled […]
In the mid-19th century, he revolutionized healthcare by advocating for handwashing to save women’s lives. Despite his groundbreaking contributions, he was later institutionalized in an asylum.
In the mid-19th century, Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian physician, made a groundbreaking and life-saving discovery. He discovered that handwashing—an essential practice we still follow today—could significantly cut […]
How a Conflict Between Two Shakespearean Actors Triggered One of New York City’s Most Notorious Riots
On May 10, 1849, New York City was overrun by a massive crowd protesting a dispute between two renowned Shakespearean actors. A large crowd assembled at the Astor […]
The Enigmatic Tale of the Octavius: A Ghost Ship Found Frozen Off Greenland’s Coast in 1775
Throughout history, mysteries abound both on land and at sea. Countless sailors have vanished in tumultuous waters during fierce storms, giving rise to eerie legends of ghost ship […]
In 1980, a figure famously known as Mr. Apology launched the Apology Hotline, a service that encouraged countless individuals to openly admit their past wrongdoings.
In 1980, Allan Bridge, widely recognized as Mr. Apology, introduced The Apology Line. This unique hotline allowed individuals to make anonymous apologies for their past misdeeds. Countless individuals […]
In 2006, a woman defended herself with a hammer against a hitman sent by her husband to kill her, all after returning home from work.
Imagine coming home after a long day at work only to find an intruder in your house, ready to assault you. Now, picture the shock if that assailant […]