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The Houston Riot of 1917 was a pivotal moment in American history, although one sometimes… The post The Houston Riot of 1917: First World War Violence appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the secluded hills of 18th-century France, a monstrous terror lurked. Known as the Beast… The post Terrorizing 18th Century France: The Beast of Gévaudan (Video) appeared first on Histor...
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The tales of King Arthur and his knights of the round table weave a rich… The post Sir Marrok: The Werewolf at the Court of King Arthur appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Have you heard the story of the angry deity and the flood? The one where… The post Sounds Familiar: Deucalion and the Greek Flood Myth appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Meet Sergeant Stubby. This stray dog became a World War I hero, defying regulations to… The post Sergeant Stubby, the Dog Who Went to War appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The custom of footbinding in China, particularly among the elite, reveals a disquieting tale of… The post Painful Traditions: The Sad Truth About Chinese Footbinding (Video) appeared first o...
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The Mitford family is a well established and respectable one, of the old stock and… The post The Mitford Sisters: Wild Divergence appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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During the Great Depression, economic hardship spurred inventive, albeit peculiar, recipes among Americans. First Lady… The post Recipes that Helped the US Through the Great Depression (Video...
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Bank robberies and such heists have an enduring fascination for the general public. Alongside the… The post Acassuso and the Banco Rio Robbery: A Brilliant Deception appeared first on Histor...
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In bygone eras, the powerful men of the realm adorned themselves with a lavish array… The post Historical Bling: When Male Jewelry Was a Thing (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Emperor Taizu of Song was born on the 21st of March 927. His personal name… The post Song Emperor Taizu: Shadows by the Candle and Sounds from the Axe appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was, at her launch in 1958 the largest ship operating on… The post Lake Superior’s Three Sisters: Myth or Deadly Reality? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Surviving life during the Crusades was a perilous feat, extending beyond the battlegrounds. The crusaders’… The post Chances of Surviving The Crusades Were Low (Video) appeared first on Hi...
The Irish army has never fought in a war. Throughout history they have sought to… The post Churchill’s Offer To De Valera: A Unified Ireland? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Urban legends are the modern version of campfire tales, updated for city living. These spooky… The post Cropsey: New York’s Terrifying Urban Legend appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
The Hollywood legend John Wayne has been gone for 40 years, losing his life to… The post The Conqueror: Did US Bombs Kill US Movie Stars and Their Film Crew? appeared first on Historic Myste...
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has recently acquired “Bélizaire and the Frey Children,” a family… The post Bélizaire, the Portrait and the Secret Child Slave (Video) appeared first on ...
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The planet is heading into a period of great extinction. Human activities and pollution have… The post The Permian Extinction and the Highest Death Toll in History appeared first on Historic...
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Ever wonder why the Catholic Church is so insistent that Jesus had no children? A… The post Genghis Khan and his Sixteen Million Living Relatives (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
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Robert Prager was a man who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong… The post Unchecked Aggressions: The Lynching of Robert Prager appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Nestled in Yemen, the imposing Dar al-Hajar, dubbed Imam’s Rock Palace, stands as a showcase… The post Dar al-Hajar: Inside Yemen’s Hand-Carved Rock Palace (Video) appeared first on Hist...
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Long after his death, Joseph Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 until 1953,… The post The Death of Stalin: Natural Causes or Foul Play? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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We may not know much about Charondas of Catania, but we know he was a… The post Charondas, the Law and a Matter of Principle appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
On the 5th of December 1872, the crew of the Dei Gratia encountered a puzzling… The post Mystery of the Mary Celeste: Why Did They Abandon Ship? (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
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Ancient Egypt had more kings than any other civilization in history. Through the millennia of… The post Ramesses III and the Harem Conspiracy: Killed by his Concubines? appeared first on His...
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In 1184, Erfurt, Germany experienced a peculiar catastrophe, one which became known as the Erfurt… The post A Right Royal Mess: The Erfurt Latrine Disaster appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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As a city’s population grows, the desire for space to build homes, businesses, schools, and… The post A Train for the Dead: the London Necropolis Railway appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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In the late 1900s, the British worked to build a railroad from Uganda to the… The post The Tsavo Maneaters: A Taste for Human Flesh appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Throughout her extensive reign, Queen Victoria valiantly overcame seven assassination attempts, demonstrating remarkable fortitude. Faced… The post How Did Queen Victoria Survive 7 Serious De...
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In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the United States’ size, prompting President Jefferson to dispatch… The post Finding America: the Lewis and Clark Expedition (Video) appeared first ...
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Witold Pilecki, a Polish cavalry officer, stands as an unsung hero of World War II,… The post Witold Pilecki, the Man Who Broke Into Auschwitz appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The state of King Tut’s burial chamber raised concerns in 2012, and these prompted conservationist… The post Are There Secret Doorways in King Tutankhamun’s Burial Chamber? (Video) appea...
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D-Day was one of the most pivotal moments in history. An enormous invasion force risked… The post Operation Pluto, D-Day’s Best Kept Secret? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Some of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries are the so-called “out of place artifacts”. These… The post The Tamil Bell: a True Out-Of-Place Artifact appeared first on Historic...
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Irish mythology can be deeply frustrating. On the one hand, we know comparatively little about… The post The Fomori: Ireland’s Mythical Raiders from the Sea appeared first on Historic Myst...
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The fascination with mummies has persisted through history, captivating audiences from the late 19th century… The post Sylvester, the Mummy Killed in a Gunfight (Video) appeared first on His...
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In 49 BC Julius Caesar marched on Rome at the head of an army and… The post Constantinople, 1453: the Final Fall of the Roman Empire appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The dwarf god Bes might not be ancient Egypt’s most famous deity, but he was… The post Bes, the Odd God: Egypt’s Nubian Party Boy appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
In 1976 archaeologists working in Laetoli, Tanzania made an amazing discovery. They found a series… The post Learning to Stand on Two Feet: the Footprints at Laetoli appeared first on Histor...
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On the 21st January, 1793, the French Revolution reached its ultimate goal. King Louis XVI,… The post The Gourd and the Handkerchief: the Blood of dead King Louis XVI? appeared first on Hist...
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The Mad King of Britain, King George III, is often remembered for his recurring struggles… The post What caused the Madness of King George? (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Kingdom of the Suebi also referred to as Kingdom of Galicia was a kingdom… The post The Kingdom of the Suebi: A Germanic Kingdom in Portugal? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
In November 1872, amid the harshest Atlantic weather on record, numerous vessels met their demise… The post The Mystery of the Mary Celeste (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Sports folklore has thrown up some strange stories over the years, but few stories are… The post Sidd Finch, the Baseball Prodigy Who Never Existed appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Napoleon Bonaparte’s life was certainly a busy one, but alongside the great battles, victories and… The post The Time Napoleon Was Shamed By Rabbits (Video) appeared first on Historic Myst...
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“Crossing the Rubicon” is, if not a common phrase, something recognizable to most. It captures… The post Crossing the Rubicon, and Caesar’s Moment of Decisiveness appeared first on His...
The Viking reputation has grown immensely in recent decades. Long-held characterizations of these Norse warriors… The post The Viking Sunstone: Medieval Ingenuity and Maritime Navigation app...
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Exploring hygiene practices in colonial America reveals a stark contrast to modern cleanliness standards. At… The post What was Hygiene Like in Colonial America? (Video) appeared first on Hi...
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Human history can be seen, from a certain perspective, as a continual arms race against… The post The Puckle Gun: A 300-Year-Old Machine Gun? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Late Victorian London was a strange and an unsettling place. There were figures stalking the… The post Perak, the Spring Man: Prague’s Own Springheeled Jack appeared first on Historic Myst...
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Peter Kürten, also known as the Vampire of Dusseldorf, is a warning from history, a… The post Unspeakable Evil: Peter Kürten, the Dusseldorf Monster appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Europe in the 17th century was in turmoil. These turbulent times were marked by political… The post Isaac Dorislaus: Murder, Revenge and the Death of a King appeared first on Historic Myster...
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Life as an Alcatraz inmate was tough. The cells were tiny, measuring just five by… The post What was it Like to be an Inmate at Alcatraz? (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
The IJN Zipang was a plan concocted by Lieutenant Commander Hidetaro Kaneda around 1912. It… The post IJN Zipang: the Madness of Japan’s Ultra-Dreadnought appeared first on Historic Myster...
Hemophilia, an uncommon blood clotting disorder, quietly made its mark in history, secretly coursing through… The post Hemophilia, The Royal Disease of the Blood (Video) appeared first on Hi...
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The Norte Chico civilization of Peru, who built the great city of Caral, are among… The post Shicras: Anti-Seismic Foundations from 6,000 Years Ago appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, faced a life-threatening moment during his… The post How Teddy Roosevelt was Shot and Still Finished an 84 Minute Speech (Video) ...
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Saint Thomas, also known as Thomas the Apostle, is one of the original twelve disciples… The post Saint Thomas and the Tale of Another Jesus appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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King Dagobert II of Austrasia is a bit of a historical contradiction. Despite ruling a… The post The Mysterious Death of Dagobert II, Last of the Merovingians appeared first on Historic Myst...
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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous landmarks in the world, but… The post The Hidden Secret of the Statue of Liberty’s Torch (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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For modern day people, the world seems largely straightforward. Many of the processes, natural or… The post The Phlogiston Theory and Caloric, the Fluid that Transferred Heat appeared first ...
Native Americans have a long history of being persecuted and mistreated. But even in context… The post The Osage Indian Murders: Oklahoma’s Reign of Terror appeared first on Historic Myste...
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Juan Pujol Garcia lived a lie so well that it helped to win World War… The post Codename Garbo: Juan Pujol García and His Fake Network of Spies appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The history of lipstick is a fascinating journey through time, marked by cultural shifts and… The post The Shocking History of Lipstick, the Outlawed Royal Cosmetic (Video) appeared first on...
Have you ever visited the “Malibu of the Midwest”? Better known as Wisconsin, this state… The post Project Sanguine: Submarines, and Quite a Lot of Wisconsin appeared first on Historic M...
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The Iron Maiden, a nightmarish device often associated with medieval torture, may not be what… The post True Torture, or Cruel Invention: Did The Iron Maiden Actually Exist? (Video) appeared...
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Quackery is as old as the stars. It would seem that for every fool with… The post Gaylord Wilshire and Ionaco: Electrical Quackery appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb was a moment of global excitement, but it also cast… The post Was King Tutankhamun’s Tomb Really Cursed? (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
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Mušḫuššu is, according to Babylonian myths, a dragon with a very thin and scaly body.… The post The Mušḫuššu: Ancient Proto-Dragon from Mesopotamia appeared first on Historic Myste...
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In the second Indiana Jones film, Temple of Doom, Harrison Ford is faced with a… The post The Thuggees of India: Life as a Professional Thug appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
As a species, it would seem that we feel pretty good about ourselves. But surrounded… The post (In Pics) Five Inventions that are Waaay Older than you Think appeared first on Historic Myster...
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The Lincoln assassination is still surrounded by mysterious events, and for many Mary Surratt emerges… The post The Lincoln Assassination: Was Mary Surratt a Conspirator? (Video) appeared fi...
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For much of history the aristocracy has stood above the common laws of the realm.… The post How the Earl of Pembroke Got Away with Murder Twice appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Modern humans have a pretty poor track record when it comes to our treatment of… The post Tusko the Elephant: A Strange way to Go appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
A wizard’s spellbook is usually seen as a powerful item. Often the secrets contained within… The post Arbatel de Magia Veterum: Healthy Magic for a Healthy Life appeared first on Historic ...
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Queen Elizabeth I’s quest for enduring beauty ultimately led to a tragic and untimely demise.… The post How Queen Elizabeth I Caused Her Own Death (Video) appeared first on Historic Myster...
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It’s not often that legal history and ghost stories go hand in hand. But that’s… The post A Deadly Scare? The Hammersmith Ghost Murder Case appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Cold War dominated the 20th century. Between 1947 and 1991, 44 years and nine… The post Joe-1: The Story of the First Soviet Nuclear Bomb appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
In Europe, the rat-catching profession had humble beginnings, born out of a massive rat problem.… The post The Bizarre History of Professional Rat-Catchers (Video) appeared first on Historic...
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Hidden deep within the lush jungles of Colombia lies a mysterious archaeological wonder known simply… The post Ciudad Perdida: Colombia’s Lost City of the Tairona appeared first on Histori...
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Ancient history is full of captivating mystery. One of the most intriguing is Petra, an… The post Five Enduring Mysteries of The Ancient World (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Cerro Rico de Potosi, a mountain that gave the world an immense amount of silver,… The post Cerro Rico de Potosi, the Mountain that Eats Men appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
In 1869, canned mutton was given to the British Navy as a ration. The meat… The post “Killed a Young Girl. It was Fine and Hot” The Murder of Fanny Adams appeared first on Historic Myste...
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During the Victorian Era, people pursued a range of unconventional pastimes. In a time when… The post The Victorians and their Strange Hobbies (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Why did so many ordinary German people allow the Nazi takeover of the 1930s, and… The post The Third Wave Experiment and a Lesson from History appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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European history is full of real-life monster stories. For centuries Christians were convinced that the… The post Peter Stumpp: the Cannibal Werewolf of Bedburg appeared first on Historic My...
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If you have taken brain and behavioral studies or psychology coursework, you might be familiar… The post Homunculus: How to Conjure Your Own Magical Servant appeared first on Historic Myster...
The American Civil War, one of the bloodiest conflicts in US history, unfolded with grim… The post Shocking Things That Were Normal During the American Civil War (Video) appeared first on Hi...
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Lost treasures loom large in pop archaeology. Aside from the obvious material gain of figuring… The post Where did Egil Skallagrímsson Hide his Silver? appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
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When it comes to dating, there have been many rules for what should and shouldn’t… The post Victorian Dating Rules: A Subtle Game of Etiquette appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the tumultuous era of China’s last emperor, Puyi, one individual stood out amidst the… The post The Shocking Life of the Last Imperial Concubine in China (Video) appeared first on Histo...
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Iram of the Pillars seems like something out of an Indiana Jones movie: a lost… The post Iram of the Pillars: The Lost City of the Sands appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the 16th century, the medieval executioner had a multifaceted role, far from the common… The post A Day in the Life of a Medieval Executioner (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
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It is the late 1880s, and Paris is a city swirling with life. It is… The post L’Inconnue de la Seine: The Famous Face of an Unknown Girl appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Is there a popular sport more polarizing than golf? People either seem to love it… The post The History of Golf: Teeing Off Through the Ages appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Exploring the intriguing history of French courtesans reveals a society steeped in complexities. These women… The post The Weird and Dangerous World of French Courtesans (Video) appeared fir...
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Napoleon IV, more properly known as the Prince Imperial Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte,… The post Napoleon IV and the Zulus: the End of an Illustrious Line appeared first on His...
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They say beauty is pain, but when it comes to the tapeworm diet, things are… The post The Victorian Tapeworm Diet: Be The Host With The Most appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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On display in the British Museum, amongst the artifacts of a hundred ancient and lost… The post Who is the Babylonian Queen of the Night? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Mount Elgon, an extinct shield volcano in Kenya, is a remote and inaccessible place for… The post Kitum Cave: The Deadliest Place on Earth? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Genghis Khan, born in 1162, emerged from humble beginnings marked by adversity and loss. His… The post The Most Brutal Punishments of Genghis Khan (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysterie...
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Getting married is an exciting time in someone’s life, and you expect to be with… The post The Wife Auctions of Victorian England appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Rasputin, the enigmatic figure from Russian history, holds a fascination that goes beyond the common… The post Rasputin: the Strangest Things About Mad Monk (Video) appeared first on Histori...
Firstly, let us be clear: the US government consistently denies that it has ever built… The post The Aurora Rumor: America’s Hidden Spyplane appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the midst of the Black Death, a peculiar group emerged who became known as… The post Creepy Things You Didn’t Know About Plague Doctors (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Nancy Spungen’s tragic and mysterious death has remained a haunting question mark in the annals… The post Who Killed Nancy Spungen? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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It is December 1916 and Romania is in a bit of a pickle. World War… The post The Wealth of a Nation: What Happened to Romania’s Gold? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the 1880s, Elizabeth Nietzsche, sister of the renowned philosopher, and her husband, Bernhard Forster,… The post Nueva Germania: Traces of a Failed Aryan Colony in Paraguay (Video) appear...
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Tiamat, primordial goddess-monster of chaos, was the mother of the Babylonian pantheon. Her story has… The post (List) Mother of Monsters: The Eleven Children of Tiamat appeared first on His...
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Virginia Hall may just be history’s greatest spy. Her remarkable story is one of courage,… The post Virginia Hall, the Limping Lady: Master Spy With One Leg appeared first on Historic Myst...
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The Bible is a complex and malleable work, often difficult to define and even difficult… The post The Book of Jasher: Lost Context for the Bible? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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A vampire hunter kit seems like something out of fantasy fiction, but such things apparently… The post Amazing Contents of a “Genuine” Vampire-Killing Kit (Video) appeared first on Histo...
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In the heart of Wisconsin there was once a small town called Doveland. But then… The post Doveland, Wisconsin: The Town That Wasn’t There appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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And now for something deeply worrying from our Icelandic cousins. These are the necropants, and… The post Necropants: Pants of a Dead Man’s Skin (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysterie...
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The concept of hell looms vividly in the minds of most. Lucifer reigning rather than… The post (In Pics) The Nine Kings of Hell appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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One of the best parts of a James Bond film is when Agent 007 receives… The post Hiding in Plain Sight? Soviet Ingenuity and the Thing appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Varanasi, an ancient Indian city, has been a hub for meditation and prayer for millennia.… The post Can Indian Mystics Find Immortality with Meditation (Video) appeared first on Historic Mys...
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A common medical symbol found everywhere is a staff with two snakes winding up the… The post The Righteous Killing of Asclepius: the Man with the Powers of a God appeared first on Historic M...
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When discussing the history of Africa, Ghana and Mali are often described as the “first… The post The Nok and the Wonders of this Lost African Culture appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
In 2003, an Italian team of expert thieves embarked on a daring mission, a robbery… The post Inside the $100 Million Antwerp Diamond Center Heist (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
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The Great Depression looms large in American history. The largest economic downturn in the 20th… The post Hoovervilles: American Shanty Towns from a Hundred Years Ago appeared first on Histo...
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The suspicious death of American explorer and politician Meriwether Lewis, following his monumental expedition alongside… The post The Suspicious Death of Meriwether Lewis (Video) appeared f...
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Relics are, for many, vessels of a dark and powerful magic. Sacred (or profane) body… The post Hand of Glory: The Dark Power of the Hand of a Hanged Man appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
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The Winchester Mystery House, nestled in San Jose, California, is a captivating enigma that has… The post Lost in the Labyrinth: The Secrets of Winchester Mystery House (Video) appeared firs...
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Paintings, and other depictions of scenes and individuals from long-lost cultures, are one of our… The post (In Pics) Six Paintings from History with a Hidden Secret appeared first on Histor...
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In the late 19th century, an extraordinary case captivated Victorian England, shedding unwelcome light on… The post Bad to the Bone? Robert Coombes and the Plaistow Horror appeared first on ...
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Coober Pedy, the unique underground town nestled in the heart of Australia’s opal mining industry,… The post Life in Coober Pedy, Australia’s Underground Town (Video) appeared first on H...
Woden, derived from Odin in Norse mythology, was one of the most important gods in… The post Woden, not Odin: Strange Anglo Saxon Derivation of a Pagan God? appeared first on Historic Myster...
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Deep beneath the bustling streets of Paris, France, lies a haunting realm where darkness lurks… The post The Paris Catacombs: A Realm of Shadows and Bones (Video) appeared first on Historic ...
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In the realm of exploration, one name shines especially brightly, a testament to human resilience… The post Loss of a Legend: The Last Journey of Roald Amundsen appeared first on Historic My...
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Lollove, a minuscule village nestled in the heart of Sardinia, Italy, carries a weighty tale… The post Lollove: The Tiny Sardinian Village With an Ancient Curse (Video) appeared first on His...
Popular focus on the New Testament of the Bible always revolves around the four canonical… The post (In Pics) Life After Jesus: What Happened to the Twelve Apostles? appeared first on Histor...
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The history of Ancient Egypt, enormous as it is, can also be neatly subdivided. From… The post Ancient Egyptian Snark: The Quarrel of Apophis and Seqenenre appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act. This act stated that any “honest… The post Barbed Wire: the Most Transformative Invention in US History? appeared first on Hist...
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Near San Ignacio, Cayo District in Belize, is the site of an ancient cave called… The post The Dark Sacrifice of the Crystal Maiden appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The mummies of the Canary Islands have long been a subject of intrigue and speculation,… The post Guanches: Ancient Mummies of the Canary Islands (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
Charles Ponzi, a name forever associated with financial fraud, was the mastermind behind the notorious… The post Charles Ponzi: The Original Man with a Plan appeared first on Historic Myster...
In the mid-19th century, the concept of handwashing was met with surprising resistance. Ignaz Semmelweis,… The post The Surprising History of Handwashing (Video) appeared first on Historic M...
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Bhangarh Fort, nestled in the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan, India, has earned a notorious reputation… The post Is Bhangarh Fort India’s Most Haunted Site? (Video) appeared first on Historic...
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“There is a fixed and pale composure upon the features; she seems sad and stricken… The post Violence Begets Violence: The Cruel Death of Beatrice Cenci appeared first on Historic Mysterie...
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King Arthur, as we picture him, never existed. His character and his setting are 12th… The post Finding King Arthur: Ambrosius Aurelianus and the Man Behind the Myth appeared first on Histor...
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The Spanish island of Cabrera, known for its breathtaking beauty as a national park, holds… The post Cabrera: The Spanish Island That Became a Prison (Video) appeared first on Historic Myste...
Ahuitzotl is perhaps one of the best-known and greatest military leaders of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. He… The post Ahuitzotl: Did we Finally Find an Aztec Emperor’s Tomb? appeared first o...
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Five and a half thousand years ago, in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, a… The post Revealing the Ancient Civilization That Discovered Chocolate (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
Women involved in espionage are always a subject of great fascination. Perhaps the most famous… The post Marita Lorenz: The Spy Who Fell in Love with Castro appeared first on Historic Myster...
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Hinduism is the largest religion on the Asian subcontinent, a part of the lives of… The post (In Pics) Five Sacred Pots of Hindu Mythology appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Daguerreotype was the first publicly available photography form that became popular between the 1840s… The post Virginia Oldoïni, the Most Photographed Woman in History appeared first o...
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The world is full of weird phenomena but one of the strangest, and rarest, is… The post Lost in Time or Lost in Suffolk? The Kersey Timeslip Incident appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Unit 731, a covert biological and chemical warfare research facility that operated during World War… The post Unit 731: Biological Warfare and Inhuman Cruelty appeared first on Historic Myst...
The Grand Grimoire, often known as the “Red Dragon” or the “Gospel of Satan”, is… The post The Gospel of Satan: Evil Secrets of the Grand Grimoire appeared first on Historic Mysterie...
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4,000 years ago, the Harappan civilization thrived in modern-day Pakistan. But its cities, renowned for… The post The Vanishing Act: Unveiling the Harappan Civilization’s Fate (Video) appe...
Jaime Roldós, the 33rd President of Ecuador, left an indelible mark on the country’s political… The post The CIA and the Death of President Jaime Roldós appeared first on Historic Myster...
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Roughly seven centuries in the past, a young man, dubbed “Bocksten Man” met a violent… The post A 700-Year-Old Murder Mystery: Who Killed Bocksten Man? appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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The few residents of Niagara, North Dakota, had come to fear being woken in the… The post Screams in the Night: Who Were the Victims of the Midnight Rider? appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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The Senegambian stone circles, also known as the Wassu stone circles are groups of stones… The post A Lost World? The Stone Circles of Senegambia appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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28,000 years ago, the bodies of three adolescents were interred together near a settlement named… The post The Strange Prehistoric Triple Burial of Dolni Vestonice appeared first on Historic...
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Deep in the woods of Vermont, near the town of Brunswick, there are six small… The post Miracle Cures and Terrible Curses: Vermont’s Brunswick Springs appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
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The legend of Blackbeard the pirate has fascinated people for centuries. He is perhaps the… The post X Marks the Spot: The Hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure (Video) appeared first on Historic...
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Nestled within the depths of the interior of the Cayo District, in the western part… The post Unveiling the Dark Secrets of Belize’s Midnight Terror Cave appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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In the beginning, god created eleven mythical monsters because of her concern over the actions… The post Ugallu: Lion Headed God-Monster of Babylonian Life Insurance appeared first on Histor...
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Fuente Magna is something odd. A sizable stone vessel, akin to a libation bowl, it… The post Fuente Magna: Contentious American Counterpart to the Rosetta Stone appeared first on Historic My...
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He was a legendary figure. Unyielding on the battlefield, the French came to see him… The post The Fall of John Talbot, the English Achilles appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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On 4 October 1957 the United States was shaken to its very core. The latest… The post Sputnik and the Code the Americans Could Not Crack appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the rugged hills of West Virginia, a clash of power and determination unfolded, forever… The post The Battle of Blair Mountain: Unleashing the Workers’ Revolution appeared first on Hist...
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The Silk Road was a true wonder of the world, a network of both land… The post The Silk Road: how Asia gave the Black Death to Europe appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Since its founding in 1701, Yale University has prided itself on the environment of education… The post Yale’s Elite Society: Secrets of the Skull and Bones (Video) appeared first on Histo...
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The captivating history of dogs traces back tens of thousands of years to when humans… The post Canine Chronicles: Tracing the Ancient Origins of Dogs (Video) appeared first on Historic Myst...
On May 19, 1780, at precisely 10:00 a.m., the inhabitants of New England were stricken… The post Deciphering the Mystery of New England’s Day of Darkness appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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The gold and silver rushes in 1848 in California, and 1859 in Nevada set the… The post A Fortune out of Thin Air? The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872 appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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For over a century, a mummy known as the “screaming man” has remained one of… The post Unmasking the Screaming Mummy: Egypt’s Greatest Mystery (Video) appeared first on Historic Myster...
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In the awe-inspiring Altai-Sayan Mountain range in southern Siberia, the city of Abakan holds a… The post What Was An Ancient Chinese Palace Doing in Siberia? appeared first on Historic Myst...
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The Maltese islands of Malta and Gozo are characterized by an extensive network of parallel… The post Malta’s Prehistoric “Cart Ruts” Defy Explanation appeared first on Historic Myster...
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For over a century, Harry Houdini has remained one of the greatest enigmas in the… The post Secrets Revealed: Harry Houdini’s Long-Lost Diaries (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
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Imagine a spice so valuable that people were willing to kill for it. This may… The post Deadly Nutmeg Wars: A Spice to Kill For (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Nefertiti, the primary wife of Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten (previously known as Amenhotep IV), who governed… The post The Mysterious Disappearance of Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile appeared fir...
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Nabonidus, the final monarch of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, ruled from 556-539 BC. He claimed the… The post The Lost Years of Nabonidus, Last Ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire appeared first...
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The famous quote “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned” is often used to… The post Sad and Strange: Medea, Vengeful Princess of Greek Mythology appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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World War Two, right? Tom Hanks storming the Normandy beaches, Europe in ruins, the siege… The post (In Pics) Six Moments from WW2 that Most have Forgotten appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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Archaeology sometimes suffers from a malaise in public perception. Some think that everything that can… The post The Jiroft: Forgotten Ancient People of the Bronze Age appeared first on Hist...
The Gallowglass mercenaries were a fearsome group of warriors who emerged in medieval Ireland, bringing… The post The Gallowglass Mercenaries: Ireland’s Elite Warriors for Hire appeared fi...
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For decades, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) has been a symbol of hate and bigotry… The post Unmasking the Ku Klux Klan: A History of Hate and Terror (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the world of nuclear weapons, there are few materials as mysterious and highly classified… The post Fogbank: Lost Material of the Nuclear Age appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Kōfu is the capital city of the Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The city is located between… The post The Terrifying Aliens of Japan’s Kōfu Incident appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a dog walks into a bar, but… The post The Comedy Stylings of Ancient Sumer and the Oldest Joke in the World appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In today’s world, going to the doctor is a routine and safe practice. But what… The post The Gruesome Truth About 19th Century Medicine (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
There exist specific places on our planet where nature and the supernatural seem to intertwine.… The post The Whispers of the Roman Tunnels of Baiae appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Gravity hills present a peculiar spectacle where objects seemingly move uphill, defying the gravitational pull.… The post The Bizarre Optical Illusion of Gravity Hills appeared first on Hist...
There is something about American folk heroes that ensures they persist in the public consciousness.… The post Did Davy Crockett Survive the Battle of the Alamo? appeared first on Historic M...
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Human conflict has been responsible for more destruction than almost any other force imaginable, and… The post (In Pics) Archaeological Treasures Lost to War appeared first on Historic Myste...
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The Norman Conquest began in 1066 and was led by William the Duke of Normandy… The post Deadly Revenge: the Sudden Murders of Alice the Vicious appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Numerous designs etched onto a monolith were the handiwork of long-lost artisans who dedicated immense… The post The Enigma of the Sayhuite Monolith: Strange Designs, Unknown Artisan appeare...
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Throughout human history, weapons have held a unique place as symbols of power in folklore… The post Durendal: Legendary Sword of European History appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Coca-Cola is an iconic global brand enjoyed by millions of people every day. It is… The post The Secret Ingredients of Coca-Cola (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Any spycraft enthusiast or James Bond aficionado will tell you of the existence of MI5… The post Behind Enemy Lines: The Daring Adventures of MI9 During WWII appeared first on Historic Myste...
In 1879 the Rev. William Dennes Mahan published a pamphlet based on documents he had… The post The Archko Volume: Roman Testimony to the Crucifixion? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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For centuries, the ivory trade and the slave trade were closely intertwined. Ivory was a… The post Slaves and Ivory: A Tale of Exploitation (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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War is often characterized by acts of violence and destruction, leaving little room for compassion… The post Saving Your Fellow Man: The Mercy of Franz Stigler appeared first on Historic Mys...
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In 1872, laborers excavating for a fence post near Lake Winnipesaukee in New England unearthed… The post Anomalous Artifact: The Enigmatic Stone Egg of Lake Winnipesaukee appeared first on H...
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Sumer was one of the first great civilizations in human history. Located in Mesopotamia, Sumer… The post Kish: Was This Early Sumerian City Its Own Distinct Civilization? appeared first on H...
The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most well-known tragedies in history. A… The post What Really Caused the ‘Unsinkable’ Titanic to Sink? (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
In the early 14th century, England was rocked by a scandal that would shake the… The post Hugh Despenser: Power-Hungry Favorite Who Sealed the Fate of a King appeared first on Historic Myste...
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In a world where science and technology have taken over every aspect of our lives,… The post 15 Incredible Ancient Relics That Still Baffle Historians (Video) appeared first on Historic Myst...
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The classic absinthe is one of the most, shall we say, ornate drinks you can… The post Absinthe and the Dangerous Madness of the Green Fairy appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Everyone knows the old story that carrots help you to see in the dark. This… The post Carrots, Radar and Deception: from Old Wives’ Tale to Modern Warfare appeared first on Historic Myster...
The Oxus Civilization is also known in the archaeological world as the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex… The post The Oxus Civilization and the Lost World of Central Asia appeared fir...
As the world continues to develop and urbanize, we’re left with a fascinating array of… The post A Journey through 15 of the World’s Abandoned Cities (Video) appeared first on Historic M...
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Dutch Schultz was a notorious mobster who made his fortune during the Prohibition era through… The post The Bootlegger’s Bounty: Uncovering Dutch Schultz’s Hidden Stash (Video) appeared ...
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Deep in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, at the very edge of what is… The post Coral Wonder of the Pacific: The Ruined City of Nan Madol appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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This last weekend, the United Kingdom crowned its first new monarch in 75 years. King… The post (In Pics) King for a Day? Five Monarchs with Very Brief Reigns appeared first on Historic Myst...
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The pope is seen as a model of purity. However, quite a few popes from… The post The Cadaver Synod: the Posthumous Trial of Pope Formosus appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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A thousand years ago, in the tumultuous era of the Norman Conquest, one woman stood… The post The Murder of Mabel de Belleme, Arch Schemer of the Norman Conquest appeared first on Historic M...
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Throughout human history, people have continuously discovered ancient artifacts and structures that provide insight into… The post Riddles of the Ancients: 15 Archaeological Mysteries That Pu...
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Our sky is dominated by the moon, the second brightest object we can see. Reams… The post 1178: The Year the Moon Split in Two? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Back in 2012, archaeologists stumbled upon a remarkable find in a parking lot in Leicester,… The post Mystery of the Stone Coffin: Who was Buried Alongside Richard III? (Video) appeared firs...
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Douglas MacArthur, General of the US Army and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army, Governor… The post Douglas MacArthur and his Plan to Irradiate China appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
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For centuries, the irregularly shaped stones of Peru’s Inca stone walls have captivated archaeologists and… The post Masters of Stone: How the Inca Built Walls to Last (Video) appeared fir...
Hidden deep within the vast and unforgiving desert of central Australia lies a mystery that… The post Lasseter’s Reef and the Lost Gold of Australia appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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You may not know the man, but his name is definitely a familiar word. Rudolf… The post The Death of Diesel: State Secrets and German Efficiency appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Mustatil or mustatils are giant prehistoric monuments found in Northwest Saudi Arabia made from… The post The Mustatil: Ancient and Mysterious Middle Eastern Ruins appeared first on Hist...
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Enter the world of grandeur and luxury at the Palace of Versailles, the opulent home… The post The Strangest Customs of French Royalty: Uncovering their Weird Etiquette Rules (Video) appeare...
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Picture this: a remote tropical island with palm trees and a lagoon surrounded by the… The post The Tyrant King of Clipperton Island appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Syngman Rhee, also known by his pen name Woonam, was a South Korean politician and… The post Dictator by Default? Syngman Rhee and the South Korean Elections appeared first on Historic Myste...
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In 536 AD, something extraordinary happened. Whatever it was, it shrouded the world in darkness… The post Year of Darkness: Why 536 AD Was a Terrible Time to be Alive! (Video) appeared first...
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Everybody’s heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. As a collection of our… The post (In Pics): Seven Other Wonders of the Ancient World appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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We learn a lot about the lost cultures of the ancient world from how they… The post Jade Burial Suits: Grave Goods with a Hidden Purpose appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Enriqueta Marti was a notorious figure in the dark alleys of Barcelona in the early… The post Violence in the Night: Enriqueta Marti, the Vampire of Barcelona appeared first on Historic Myst...
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The history of the papacy is one of the most fascinating and complex aspects of… The post When Women Ruled the Papacy: Marozia and the Pornocracy appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
At exactly 7pm on 14 February 1982, the Sedco 706 semi-submersible oil platform was working… The post The Ocean Ranger, the Mekhanik Tarasov and the Terrifying Power of Nature appeared first...
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Elephants are incredibly remarkable creatures. In the wild, elephants can live up to 60-70 years,… The post The Electrocution of Topsy the Elephant appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Could the Sahara have once been green? Could the world’s largest hot desert was once… The post The Green Sahara: Was there a Lost Paradise under the Great Desert? appeared first on Histori...
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The Songhai Empire was a great trading state found in West Africa that flourished between… The post Songhai: The African Empire that Grew Greater than the Mali appeared first on Historic Mys...
The Bimini Road, often referred to as the Bimini Wall, is an underwater rock formation… The post The Mysteries of the Bimini Road: Ancient, Underwater… and Artificial? appeared first on Hi...
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In modern medicine, electrical stimulation is a common tool used in many different medical procedures.… The post Electrotherapy: Did the Romans use Electricity in their Medicine? appeared fi...
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Much of the magic of ancient Rome is that it is not just the grand… The post The Alexamenos Graffito and the Legend of Donkey Jesus appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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For many situations, the best way to trace how our ancestors moved across ancient Eurasia… The post Sintashta: Lost Chariot Warriors of the Ural Steppes appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
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Once upon a time, in ancient Greece, a man known for his sharp wit and… The post Aesop’s Fables: From Slave to Eternal Storyteller appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Nag Hammadi Library is a collection of Gnostic and early Christian texts that were… The post Secrets of the Nag Hammadi Library: Forbidden Truth? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the 1960s something strange started happening on farms. Amidst the uniform blanket of wheat,… The post Doug, Dave, and Crop Circles: The Men Who Conned the World appeared first on Histori...
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Vulcan! The Roman god of the Forge (and definitely not a direct copy of the… The post Vulcan: The Planet we Saw which was Never There appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, was a prominent English nobleman who lived during the… The post Henry Stafford: Does the 2nd Duke of Buckingham Deserve Shakespeare’s Scorn? appeare...
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Few will have heard of the Hopewell Tradition. These people, a loose knit collection of… The post The Hopewell Tradition: North America’s Longest-Lasting Civilization appeared first on His...
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As the First World War raged on, German submarines were deployed in the Atlantic to… The post U-Boat 85 and the Sea Monster: Terror from the Deep appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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“Gulag” is a loaded and evocative term, a byword for the worst brutalities of the… The post The Lienz Cossacks: Churchill’s Betrayal and Stalin’s Revenge appeared first on Historic M...
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Tanks are a ubiquitous battlefield presence and have been for over a century. Since their… The post (In Pics) Five Crazy Tank Designs from the World Wars appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
There has been a strange theory that has crept out from Scotland about the wild… The post Haggis Hurling and Haggis Hunting: How to Fool Tourists appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Anarchy is a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental… The post Anarchy in the UK: Stephen and Matilda’s War for the Throne appeared first on Historic ...
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The Koryos were literally a group of fighters, from out of the earliest proto-history of… The post Brotherhood of the Koryos: Vicious Bronze Age Band of Fighting Men appeared first on Histor...
Just to the north of the village of Scharzfeld in central Germany is a stunning… The post The Cave of the Magdeburg Unicorn: How to get Fossils Wrong appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The problem with the Bible, as a historical text, is a lack of supporting historic… The post King Uzziah’s Earthquake: Evidence from Archaeology appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Medieval grimoires are not particularly unusual. These books of spells were always special, generally held… The post The Sworn Book of Honorius: Christian Magic? appeared first on Historic M...
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It seems our collective understanding of history is often prone to misconceptions. Whether through half… The post Eight Facts from History about which you are Wrong appeared first on Histori...
Lucian’s “True Story”, also known as a “True History” is considered to be one of… The post Lucian’s “True Story”: Wild Sci-Fi fiction from 100 AD appeared first on Historic M...
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The most famous geoglyphs of South America are undoubtedly the Nazca lines. These strange man-made… The post The Sajama Lines: Bolivia’s Geoglyphs and the Nazca Connection appeared first o...
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In another article published this week we reference Viking horned helmets. Specifically, that they didn’t… The post (In Pics) Symbol of a Warrior: Horned Helmets from Around Europe appeare...
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Europe is a continent scarred by warfare. From the tribal destruction of the Bronze Age,… The post The Professional Soldiers of Tollense Valley, Europe’s Oldest Battle appeared first on Hi...
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As it began to be uncovered in 1944 and 1945, the barbarism of the German… The post The Mauthausen Stairs of Death: Sisyphus in Nazi Austria appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The ancient Greeks had a pretty good thing going on. They came up with democracy… The post What was Kykeon? Greek Beverage that Revealed the Gods appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Some of the most popular house plants are succulents. Succulents are easy to care for,… The post From Aztec Cosmetics to Pyramid Glue: The Prickly Pear appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Lupercalia was a traditional Roman festival held every year on the 15th of February. And… The post Lupercalia and the Brothers of the Wolf: a Forgotten Roman Festival appeared first on Histo...
The Anubis Caves are a site situated in the Oklahoma Panhandle, in the far west… The post The Anubis Caves: Prehistory in the Oklahoma Panhandle appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the late 1950s and 1960s, the aviation industry was obsessed with developing supersonic transport… The post Enormous, Nuclear, and Just Possibly Feasible? The Lockheed CL-1201 appeared fi...
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In the early 20th century, a child prodigy captured the world’s attention with his exceptional… The post William James Sidis, the Man who Knew Everything appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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Offshore sailing is one of the most challenging and exhilarating sports in the world, demanding… The post Death on the High Seas: The 1979 Fastnet Race appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
From inside the dark mineshaft, there was only silence. Then, out of the darkness, a… The post Elizabeth Feodorovna: A Princess and a Saint appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The United States is a place of wild contrasts, and so it has been for… The post The Crash at Crush: A Deadly Stunt in a Make Believe Town appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Ancient Egypt was very kind to archaeologists. They lived in a very dry environment, perfect… The post Ancient Egyptian Head Cones: A Puzzle only Recently Solved appeared first on Historic M...
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Although a huge scandal at the time, the story of the of the 1970s UK… The post Secrets and Lies: The Strange Case of Jeremy Thorpe appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In 1971, the Robson family, who lived in Hexham, in the county of Northumberland in… The post The Phantom Wolf and the Haunting of the Hexham Heads appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The psychology of murder is a fascinating topic, and one we have only in recent… The post Baron Gilles de Rais, History’s Earliest Serial Killer? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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During the Second World War, the United States launched a massive, secret, project to develop… The post Dancing with the Devil: The Deadly Dangers of the Demon Core appeared first on Histori...
It was a mission so dangerous, so secret, that even mentioning it was forbidden. In… The post Unit 684: South Korea’s Doomed Suicide Squad appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
For many civilizations the palace is the greatest symbol of a successful culture. Castles may… The post (In Pics) Six Palaces from History that Lie in Ruins appeared first on Historic Myster...
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In August 1945, the world witnessed for the first time the devastation that atomic bombs… The post Tsutomu Yamaguchi: The Unluckiest Man in the World appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Stanley Meyer panned to rock the world, making headlines with his claim of having invented… The post Stanley Meyer’s Murder and the Water-Powered Car appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Valdivia culture of Ecuador in South America is one of the oldest settled cultures… The post The Valdivia of Ecuador and their Intersex Venus: A Votive Goddess? appeared first on Histori...
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The coronation of King Charles later this year will doubtless involve much pomp and circumstance,… The post (In Pics) Six of the Most Famous Jewels from History appeared first on Historic My...
In the late 19th century, a remarkable woman rose to prominence in the field of… The post Nellie Bly: Scourge of the Asylums and Globetrotter Extraordinaire appeared first on Historic Myster...
Victor Lustig was a notorious con artist who lived a life of deception and luxury.… The post Victor Lustig, the Man who Sold the Eiffel Tower Twice appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In 1803, a monumental event occurred that would shape the history of the United States,… The post The “Biggest Real Estate Deal in History”: The Louisiana Purchase appeared first on Hist...
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The 20th century has, without a doubt, seen humanity at its most destructive. More people… The post (List) Ten of the Worst Conflicts in History appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Vorompatra (Malagasy for “marsh bird” or “bird of the Ampatres wetlands”) was a cryptid… The post The Vorompatra of Madagascar: Extinct or Legendary? appeared first on Historic M...
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The Treaty of Rapallo was a treaty signed on April 16th, 1922, between Germany and… The post The Treaty of Rapallo: How Russia rebuilt Germany’s Military appeared first on Historic Mysteri...
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Majestic 12, also known as MJ-12, is a highly secretive and mysterious organization that has… The post Majestic 12: The Truth Behind the Men in Black appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Many of the ancients used drugs to commune with their gods. Ritualistic consumption of psychoactive… The post The Flesh of a God: In Search of a Mystical Mushroom appeared first on Historic ...
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Meadow Cottage in Dodleston, England, was an 18th-century brick stone cottage-style house owned by a… The post The Dodleston Messages: A Warning from the Past? appeared first on Historic Mys...
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The United States has the largest and most powerful navy in the world, and this… The post USS Pueblo: Why is an 80-year-old Ship in Active Service? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
The Vatican is possibly the most powerful single institution on the planet. As the spiritual… The post (List) Seven Things Hidden in the Vatican Archives appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
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In Greek mythology, the Sibyl was originally a solitary prophetess who was famed for the… The post The Soothsayer, the Sibylline Books and the Last King of Rome appeared first on Historic My...
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Jochen Rindt was a first-rate racing driver during a period when the sport was extremely… The post The Tragic Final Season of Jochen Rindt appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In today’s modern world of missiles and rifles, airstrikes and torpedoes, warfare has become somewhat… The post (In Pics) Six Awesome Personal Weapons from History (That Aren’t Swords) a...
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In the early 1930s, a notorious criminal couple roamed the highways and byways of the… The post Guns, Gangs, and Getaways: Inside the World of Bonnie and Clyde appeared first on Historic Mys...
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Rudolf Hess was a prominent figure in the Nazi Party and one of Adolf Hitler’s… The post The Mysterious Death of Rudolf Hess: Suicide or Conspiracy? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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One of the most fascinating ancient cultures was that of the Aztecs. They were incredibly… The post Obsidian: Razor Sharp Tools of the Ancients appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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As the tide of WW2 fortunes turned in favor of the Allies in 1943, a… The post To Make a Horror of Hamburg: Operation Gomorrah appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The term paganism has always been something of an insult. First recorded in the fourth… The post Midwinter, and the Pagan Origins of Christmas appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In April 1896 the illustrious Louvre Museum in Paris made an announcement that shook the… The post The Tiara of Saitaferne: Priceless Treasure or Modern Error? appeared first on Historic Mys...
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The human body is a miraculous thing. Millennia of evolution: random mutations, trial, and error… The post The Evolutionary Mystery of Blood Types: A Hidden Advantage? appeared first on Hist...
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The Vikings had Odin, the Egyptians had Amun-Ra. The concept of a central god, a… The post Beira, Queen of Winter: Scotland’s Mythical Mother appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Geoffrey Chaucer was one of the most famous English poets of the 14th century. His… The post Geoffrey Chaucer: On His Majesty’s Secret Service? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the 13th century, a document started to float around the corridors of power in… The post The Donation of Constantine: A False Christian Legacy? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In 2000 a film was released called Thirteen Days, a dramatic retelling of the Cuban… The post Vasily Arkhipov: The Man who Saved the World appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Roman Empire, and the Republic which preceded it, loom large in the annals of… The post Sophonisba: Defiant Queen of the Punic Wars appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Christmas truce has become one of the most mythologized and romanticized memories of the… The post The Christmas Truce of 1914: When War Paused for Christmas appeared first on Historic M...
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Stone Age humans, and their bronze age descendants, expanded to populate almost everywhere on Earth,… The post (In Pics) Ancient and Everywhere: Pyramids Around the World appeared first on H...
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Today, boosted by pop culture icons such as DC Comics’s Wonder Woman, millions of people… The post Amazon Warrior Women: The Truth Behind the Myth appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The concept of time traveling is considered to be a highly fascinating subject for most… The post The Vatican Chronovisor, Time Travel and a Photo of the Crucifixion appeared first on Histor...
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When we think of human sacrifices, we picture things like Aztec priests offering a man’s… The post Blood and Mortar: The Killer Architecture of Hitobashira appeared first on Historic Myste...
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The proverb “You can’t make an omelet without breaking some eggs” is fairly straightforward: in… The post John Hunter: Syphilis, Hubris, and the Great Misbegotten Experiment appeared f...
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The sinking of the Titanic is possibly the most well remembered of all passenger ship… The post How a Missing Key could have Saved the Titanic appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Most of us are familiar with the Chinese Zodiac and how it differs from the… The post The Great Race: The Charming Myth Behind the Chinese Zodiac appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Christine Ross and her dog Ruca were having their nightly walk along a dry creek… The post Thirteen Years of Silence: The West Mesa Murders appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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When we think of people experiencing UFO-related phenomena we tend to think of the USA… The post The UFOs of the Rendlesham Forest Incident: A British Roswell? appeared first on Historic Mys...
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Martial prowess has long been the deciding factor in sorting the winners and the losers… The post Six Famous Swords from History which Still Survive appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Surprisingly, human fat has been mentioned in pharmacopeias, books filled with medicines and medical advice,… The post Corpse Medicine: The Surprising History of Human Fat Treatments appeare...
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A popular myth and story of faithfulness and never dying love is the center of… The post Savitri and Satyavan: The Princess, the Prince and the Secret to Immortality appeared first on Histor...
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There are lots of ways to win a war. Brute force is rarely the only,… The post Operation Bernhard: Nazi Economic Blitzkrieg and a ton of Fake Money appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Ning Po was something of a treasure in and of itself. Built in 1753,… The post The Ning Po: Legendary Chinese Pirate Junk Wrecked in the US appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
In the 17th century, Forfar was a typical tiny Scottish town. It was very secluded… The post The Forfar Witches: On Trial for their Lives appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Americans and countries where American snacks or products are sold are certain to be familiar… The post Dr. John Harvey Kellogg: Mad Science and Breakfast Cereal appeared first on Historic M...
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There has never been as outdoorsy a President as Theodore Roosevelt Jr. The 26th US… The post Teddy Roosevelt: Tougher than your Average President appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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From 1974 to 1983, Argentina practiced state-sponsored terrorism against its own people. The civic-military dictatorship… The post Argentina Death Flights: State-Sponsored Murder appeared fi...
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When studying supernatural history one thing becomes painfully obvious very quickly: history is full of… The post Mary Batemen: the Witch Whose Chickens Could Predict the Apocalypse? appeare...
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Costa Rica. Guatemala, twice. Cuba, although that didn’t go so well. The Dominican Republic. Brazil.… The post Allende and Pinochet: The People vs. the CIA appeared first on Historic Myste...
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Meet Kushim. It is very rare that we get an insight into an individual from… The post Kushim the Sumerian and the first Accounting Mistake in History appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In 1958 and 1962, the China communist party led its country through a transformative economic… The post The Four Pests Campaign: Accidental Chinese Genocide? appeared first on Historic Myste...
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Sightings of aliens come in many shapes and sizes. Most commonly these take the form… The post Abducted Eleven Times! The Zanfretta UFO Incident appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The further we go back through history, the less clear things become. Fact slowly gives… The post The Huge Fleet of Zheng He: An Armada to Conquer the World? appeared first on Historic Myste...
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The island of Tasmania, off Australia’s southern coast, is unique. Home to some of the… The post Abel Tasman: The Man who Missed Australia appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist artist who became one of the most famous… The post Death of an Artist: Did Vincent van Gogh Kill Himself? appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
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In 1200 BC the great civilizations of the eastern Mediterranean and the middle east underwent… The post (In Pics) Seven Civilizations lost in the Bronze Age Collapse appeared first on Histor...
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For a person’s misdeeds to truly stand out during the atrocities of WW2 they must… The post Dr. Satan: The Terrifying French Serial Killer of WW2 Paris appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
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It was 1973 and John Paul Getty, the 80 year old head of the Getty… The post John Paul Getty’s Ransom: When Money Trumps Family appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Greek Mythology is filled with widely known heroic figures. There is for example Prometheus, who… The post The Tale of Iphicles, Less Famous Brother of Heracles appeared first on Historic My...
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By far our greatest resource for understanding our past is what has been written about… The post Ten Mysterious Undeciphered Languages appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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There have been mysteries throughout history. Strange edifices, built by obscure and hidden cultures, survive… The post Eight Mysterious People from History appeared first on Historic Myster...
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JRR Tolkien was a master storyteller, famous for creating his very own fantasy world with… The post Where Did Tolkien Get His Orcs? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The history of the Church of Latter-day Saints is a complicated one. Questions abound about… The post The Death of a Mormon: Joseph Smith’s Murder appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The process of drowning is a terrible way to die. Once a person is fully… The post Republican Marriage: The French Revolution’s Brutal Execution appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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World War Two was the first true war of technology. While a fully fledged arms… The post Panzerknacker: The Nazi way to Blow Up Tanks appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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During Josef Stalin’s time as the leader of the Soviet Union, from 1928 -1953, there… The post Nazino: Stalin’s Cannibal Island of Despair appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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For Americans of a certain age there is only one true celebrity chef, and that… The post Julia Child and her Years Working for US Intelligence appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In February 1962, a group of Italian workers were digging up the Belvedere Courtyard of… The post Why is there an Elephant Buried Beneath the Vatican? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Rosetta Stone is world famous and without a doubt one of the most important… The post The Rosetta Stone: The Key to Ancient Egypt appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Nazi regime has gone down in history as one of the most monstrous regimes… The post The Dirlewanger Brigade: A Nazi Convict Murder Squad? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Human history has produced an extraordinary outpouring of expression and creativity, from the magical cave… The post (In Pics) Ten Stolen Works of Art that have Never Been Recovered appeared...
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It should come as no surprise to anyone that politicians sometimes lie. Catching them out… The post The Pentagon Papers: Lying to the People appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In the 19th and 20th centuries, medical treatments available to sick or not-so-sick people were… The post The Starvation Doctor: Dr. Linda Hazzard’s Deadly Cure appeared first on Historic ...
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Richard Roose may just have been the unluckiest cook in English history. When in 1531… The post Prankster or Assassin? How Richard Roose Made Henry VIII Change the Law appeared first on Hist...
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History is a cyclical process. Empires rise and fall, new cultures and customs come into… The post Ten Lesser-Known Lost Treasures of the World appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The Stoneman is a mystery that has haunted India for over 30 years. It is… The post The Stoneman: A Serial Killer in 80s Calcutta? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Everyone, regardless of if you watched the show or not, has heard about the infamous… The post The Black Dinner: The Real-Life Inspiration for Game of Thrones? appeared first on Historic Mys...
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The Roman Empire lasted far longer than most realize. Rome herself and the Western portion… The post How did Heraclius defeat the Persians? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
Travelling to space is an extremely risky proposition. We may have got better at it… The post The TP-82 Pistol: Why Did the Soviets Take Guns to Space? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Zoologist, botanist, explorer and doctor Georg Wilhelm Steller is one of the most important figures… The post A Sea Cow and a Sea Ape? The Strange Discoveries of Georg Steller appeared first...
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Christianity has changed greatly in the two millennia of its existence, as church leaders have… The post The Great Schism: Would The Real Pope Please Stand Up? appeared first on Historic Mys...
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It is impossible to conceive of the Italian Renaissance without the Medici. A fabulously wealthy… The post The Pazzi Conspiracy: Why Did the Medici have to Die? appeared first on Historic My...
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We all have heard news stories about athletes being disqualified from competitions for using illegal… The post Aimo Koivunen: Finland’s Drug-Fueled Super Soldier appeared first on Historic...
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When, in 1973, permission was granted for King Casimir IV Jagiellon’s burial coffin to be… The post Casimir IV Jagiellon: A Polish King with a Cursed Tomb? appeared first on Historic Myste...
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When a person joins the Army as a professional soldier, he knows that death can… The post Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart: The Unkillable Soldier? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The summer of 2000 was a tough time for Delhi, as the city and its… The post Who was the Monkey Man of Delhi? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The spread of religion through Asian history is relatively well understood, as the teachings of… The post Who Built the My Son Sanctuary, and What did they Believe? appeared first on Histori...
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The two greatest conflicts the world has ever known occurred in the last century. World… The post The Japanese I-400: An Underwater Aircraft Carrier? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Is Blackbeard the most famous pirate of them all? Certainly he looms large in the… The post Blackbeard the Pirate: Is His Fearsome Reputation Justified? appeared first on Historic Mysteries ...
The contribution of intelligence obtained through code breaking in World War II cannot be easily… The post Ultra: How did the Allied Codebreakers Crack the German Codes? appeared first on Hi...
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Dentophobia, the fear of visiting the dentist, can be a real thing, and nightmares of… The post Dental Horrors! The Bizarre Cases of Exploding Teeth appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The facts as presented in the Bible appear to be clear. Jesus Christ died on… The post Swoon or Substitute? Two Rationalizations of the Resurrection of Jesus appeared first on Historic Myste...
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None of the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations loom so large in the pages of history as… The post Zapotec: The First Urban Mesoamericans? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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In 1484, Pope Innocent VIII denounced witchcraft and made all acts of witchcraft heresy. For… The post Who Guards the Wookey Hole Caves? The Legend of the Wookey Hole Witch appeared first on...
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The two major powers of the Cold war, the United States and Russia, went to… The post What is an Ekranoplan? The Story of the Caspian Sea Monster appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The stock market has always attracted those looking to make money on the quick, and… The post The Great Stock Exchange Fraud: Lord Cochrane’s Napoleonic Lies? appeared first on Historic My...
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A pocket watch is an accessory that many own even today. In the era of… The post What was the Secret Message in Abraham Lincoln’s Watch? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Scorpion (1985), The Human Factor (1978) and Kittler, and the Media (2013) are all novels… The post The Riddle of the Sands: What Happens When Your Fiction is Too Real? appeared first on His...
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Tales of medieval times are well-loved classics that are still enjoyed in the 21st century.… The post Singer Castle on Dark Island: Hidden Secrets of a True American Castle appeared first on...
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Every country has its share of folktales, ghosts and strange creatures, and spooky legends about… The post Beware the Beast! Is there a Beast of Bodmin Moor? appeared first on Historic Myste...
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Britain in the Second World War faced possibly her greatest domestic challenges by air. Much… The post The Mosquito: Britain’s Accidental WW2 Wonder? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
The Blair Witch Project, and the new genre of “found footage” horror that it inspired,… The post The Bell Witch: True Inspiration for a Movie Franchise? appeared first on Historic Myster...
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Assassination attempts and successful killing of Prime Ministers and Presidents for many political and personal… The post Spencer Perceval: The Lost British Prime Minister? appeared first on...
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Cold cases fascinate the public, but the sad truth is that many of them are… The post Tamám Shud! The Somerton Man: Solved at Last? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The pages of history are littered with lost treasures. Some, such as the riches of… The post The Heirloom Seal of the Realm: The Most Valuable Treasure of All? appeared first on Historic Mys...
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Aztlan is the legendary ancestral home of the Aztec people. Astekah is the word for… The post Where, or What, is Aztlan, Lost Homeland of the Aztecs? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The law, like God, often works in mysterious ways, and how laws come to be… The post John Peter Zenger: How the US Constitution Got its First Amendment appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The lost pages of history keep many secrets about warriors from ancient times. Much of… The post Berserkers: Is there any Truth Behind the Legend? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Arkle, Dawn Run, Sea the Stars, Zarkava: these names sound like the titles of far-off… The post Shergar: Who Kidnapped the Most Famous Racehorse in the World? appeared first on Historic Myst...
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WWI was a brutal and vast conflict which resulted in the deaths of about 40… The post Attack of the Dead Men: Were there Zombies at Osowiec Fortress? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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The seas have been home to many gigantic creatures and still hold many dark secrets… The post The Megalodon: Could a Giant Shark be Hiding in our Oceans? appeared first on Historic Mysteries...
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Imagine a land where bunnies are free to hop around freely as they desire, where… The post Usagi Jima: An Island Ruled by Rabbits? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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It’s May 1970. Jimi Hendrix plays a transcendental concert in Berkeley Community Theatre with the… The post Drugs or Greed: What, or Who, Killed Jimi Hendrix? appeared first on Historic My...
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The 20th century has seen the creation of some of the largest and deadliest weapons… The post Terrifyingly Destructive: What was Edward I’s Warwolf? appeared first on Historic Mysteries .
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Astronomers have been studying the stars and other extraterrestrial bodies for thousands of years. Their… The post Has Betelgeuse Gone? The Lost Star of Orion appeared first on Historic Myst...
In 1916 one of the “largest non-nuclear artificial explosions” occurred in the United States. An… The post Wartime Sabotage in a Neutral Country? The Black Tom Explosion appeared first o...
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