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85 Year Old Prime Minister Wheelbarrowed a Donation of 32,000 Books between his Home and the Library in this Touching Story
William Ewert Gladstone (1809 - 1898) was nothing if not industrious. Born in Liverpool, he enjoyed a long and distinguished…
Thousands Died From the Black Death in 1666, Leaving Behind Haunted Plague Pits in London
From 1665 to 1666, London, England suffered an outbreak of the deadly Bubonic plague known as the Black Death. Over…
Seattle’s History is Much Darker than Expected, and its Lesser Known Underground City Proves it
Under most cities, you will find sewer systems, rats and possibly a subway train. But if you visit Seattle, there…
16 Frightening Details in the Story of Spring Heeled Jack
In 1837 terrifying tales of a “devil-like gentleman” or “leaping man” began to spring up in the villages around London.…
16 Incredible Facts About Ancient Australia
Whether due to the vast distances separating Australia from the rest of the world or merely general apathy, popular understanding…
The Hair Raising Curse of Papillon Hall Began With the Demise of a Mysterious Mistress… and Her Slippers
Nothing remains of Papillon Hall. In 1950, after years of being left to rot and decay while waiting to be…
16 Things You Didn’t Know About the Origins of Ninjas
Nothing stirs the imagination quite like ninjas. If you grew up watching Power Rangers, pretending to be James Bond, and…
16 Facts About Jackie Kennedy’s Infamous Cousin and Aunt’s Downfall
The Bouvier family is most famous for producing one of America’s most influential socialites and First Ladies: Jacqueline Lee (Bouvier)…
16 Spending Habits of the Gilded Age That Makes Today’s Wealthy Look Frugal
During the 1800s, the United States had no federal income tax, something that sounds like a luxury that we could…
History’s Deadliest Earthquake in Shaanxi 1556, Leveled Mountains and Reversed Rivers
The Loess Region is the cradle of China's civilization. It is also a region particularly vulnerable to earthquake damage because…