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You Won’t Believe the Architectural Vision of a True English Eccentric
Between 1796 and 1813, one man doggedly pursued the building of the tallest edifice in Britain, despite the phenomenal cost…
You’ll be Surprised to Hear People in the Victorian Era’s Thoughts on Homosexuality
While the topic of homosexuality wasn’t routinely spoken about during the Victorian era, it ultimately became a big issue by…
This Incredible Story Raises the Question of an Alien Visit to Japan in 1803
In the early hours of February 22, 1803, a small group of fishermen was trying their luck in the waters…
The Chilling History of Chillingham Castle
“It’s packed with troubled souls. Far, far too many to deal with. On no account buy this castle.” Such…
10 Unlikely Simultaneous Historical Events
Every now and then, our perceptions about when some historical events happened in relation to each other can turn out…
The Unbelievable Jamaican Slave Uprising that Led to Revolution
In 1759, a group of slaves on the British Caribbean island of Jamaica managed to slip away from their plantations,…
Not Your Garden Variety Tomato: Why Europeans Believed This Fruit Would Kill You
In the sixteenth century, Spanish conquistadors returned to Spain with a most unusual souvenir of their conquest of the Americas:…
These Accounts of European Witch Hunts Reveal Deadly Origins You Weren’t Expecting
Most people are aware of the Salem Witch Trials that occurred in early 1690s colonial Massachusetts. However, many are unaware…
Surprising Images Show Children Who Grew Up To Be Powerful Leaders and Dictators
These children grew up to be people who changed the world enormously. The question must be asked, are villains and…
Photos Show How a Demonstration Turned to Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday, also known as the Bogside Massacre, was an incident that took place on January 30, 1972, in Derry,…