Strange History
Here’s the Scoop on this Dysfunctional Dynasty in History
Few ruling families have been as dysfunctional, perverse, or given to more intra-familial murders, than the Ptolemaic Dynasty, which ruled…
16 Times “The Witcher” Borrowed from Real-World Mythology
Based on a collection of fantasy short stories and novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher is a fantasy…
20 Inventors Killed by their Own Inventions
Great inventors have been at the forefront of human history. In their studios, workshops or laboratories, these men and women…
19th Century Woman Mummified Inside the Airtight Metallic Case
In 2011, construction workers in Queens, New York made a horrifying discovery. A backhoe hit unexpected metal, which drew the…
18 Memorable Coming of Age Rituals from History
Throughout much of history, societies have marked the moment when their boys became ‘men’. And most continue to do so…
20 Fascinating Historic Scandals From Around the World
The drumbeat of scandals has been steady and unceasing over the past few years, and you can hardly turn on…
16 US Powerful Men Whose Darker Sides Were Kept from the Public
The American presidency, although lessened in recent years, has historically enjoyed fervent respect and admiration. The residents of the Oval…
History’s Most Prolific and Deadly Female Poisoner Helped Women get Rid of their Husbands
In 17th century Italy, most women who did not wish to take up a nun's habit and enter a convent…
This Amazingly Well-Preserved Mummy Told Many Secrets… and Didn’t Come From Egypt
In 1971, a group of workers were employed by the hospital at Changsha, the capital of Hunan province in Southern…
16 of the Most Horrifying Bug Infestations in History
The book of Exodus, in the Bible, speaks of plagues of frogs, gnats, and locusts (among other epidemics) that God…