Strange History
Wildly Bizarre Decisions that Shaped Early America
America could have had herds of wild elephants roaming its wilderness today. To the dismay of pachyderm lovers, however, it…
Victorian Spirit Photography is More than Bad Photoshop
Spirit photography was more than just an 1800s curiosity. Picture a New York photo studio in 1865. A family sits for a…
Halloween Costumes Have a Stranger History Than You Think
Fall is a cozy time of leaves turning hues of red and gold, sweaters being hauled out of storage, and…
The Dark Origins of Mermaids and Other Mysterious Folk Lore
The lore of mermaids today is greatly influenced by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. In that fairy tale, which…
Odd Medieval Practices That Seem Too Strange to Be True
Medieval history is full of many fascinating – and sometimes strange – traditions and facts. Take animal trials. In Middle…
History’s Most Bizarre Rituals & Beliefs
Belief in just what the shoe represents culturally varies, depending on just where you are. In some parts of the…
Unearthing Antarctic Secrets: Shackleton’s Ill-Fated Expedition Revealed Shocking Discoveries
Ernest Shackleton knew the South Pole holds the world's greatest mysteries. It is a desolate, forbiddingly cold place without natural…
These Historic Photos Have Some Truly Odd Stories Behind Them
Historic photos prove is worth a thousand words, but sometimes those words are, “Needs more information.” This photo collection shows funny,…
Space Missions That Have Crazy Backstories
The dream of flying into outer space is as long as human history. But getting there required the greatest scientific minds,…
Mysterious Slayings & Crimes Of The Victorian Era
The Victorian era’s best known unsolved slayings are those of Jack the Ripper, whose identity remains as much a mystery…