Strange History
20 of History’s Most Devastating Plagues and Epidemics
Whilst security concerns typically revolve around armies and nations, the greatest threat to humanity throughout our brief existence comes instead…
These Are Some of the Craziest Laws in the United States, as Well as Some that Were Totally Made Up
The Constitution of the United States ensures that several states retain the right to enact laws which are not specifically…
20 Historical Rulers Who Murdered Members Of Their Own Family
As famously and poetically decreed: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely". Reigning over millions of subjects, many…
The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Killed Dozens and Left a Devastating Toll on Boston
January 15, 2019, marked the 100th anniversary of one of history’s most bizarre disasters, Boston’s Great Molasses Flood. This flood…
20 Moments Royals Have Met Their Demise
Life is uncertain and, at times, unnecessarily cruel. As Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, "nothing can be said to be certain,…
The Fugate Family of Kentucky Had Blue Skin For Generations
Deep in the woods of Kentucky, a fiercely private family gave birth to blue-skinned children since the 1800s. The color…
20 Of The Slowest Historical Torture Methods We Can’t Believe Living Souls Had to Endure
Torture is unpleasant, as indeed is the intended purpose of the practice. The act of inflicting physical or psychological pain…
The Truth About Friedrich Nietzsche And His ‘Letters of Insanity’
Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher whose work was considered by many to be radical and nihilistic. He was born…
40 Disturbing Facts About Ted Bundy
Ted Bundy is one of the most infamous serial killers to date. By now, you've seen the internet abuzz with…
These Facts are Forgotten or Misrepresented in History Classes
History is a subject often distorted by the repetition of so-called facts which are misrepresentations of events and personalities. Some…