Religion
The Young Queen Sunandha Died From Drowning Because the Law Forbade Anybody to Touch Her By Pain of Death
Princess Sunandha Kumariratana, born on November 10, 1860, was the daughter of Rama IV, or King Mongkut, and his princess…
This Disastrous French Royal Wedding Ended in Carnage and Became Known as the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre
In August 1572, French Huguenots (Calvinist Protestants) flooded to the Catholic stronghold of Paris to witness the royal wedding of…
These Famous Works of Art Were Lost or Stolen and Are Still Missing Today
Almost everybody loves a good heist movie. And even before the age of the movies, novels featuring ‘gentlemen thieves’ were…
16 Grave Facts About the History of Coffins and Burial
Burial is a ritual that has long carried intensely religious meanings. In fact, anthropologists have determined that Neanderthals had at…
Mohawk Indians Kidnapped and Tortured a Jesuit Priest in New France for His Spread of Magic
After Christopher Columbus stumbled upon the New World, he set in motion numerous wars for empire that involved European powers.…
Historic Kidnapping Cases that Inspire Nightmares
Kidnapping is hardly a new phenomenon. In fact, people have been taking others against their will since the dawn of…
16 Reasons Why The True Story Behind The Conjuring Is Even Creepier Than The Movie
Fears of the unknown, including demonic forces, monstrous creatures, and spirits that no one can control, have long been a…
Not to Make You Feel Bad, but these 20 People Made History Before their 16th birthdays
Throughout human history, child prodigies have fascinated us. Youngsters who are wise beyond their years, or who exhibit extraordinary levels…
20 Facts About Excruciating Methods of Execution and Torture in History
Prostitution is famously known as the oldest profession in the world. Coming in at a close second, however, must surely…
18 People Who Allegedly Sold Their Soul To Pure Evil
Throughout history, many famous people have claimed that they can give thanks to all of their success because they made…