Strange History
Blanche Monnier Spent 25 Years Locked in an Attic, just because she had a Boyfriend
During the 1800s, love and marriage were very different than they are today, especially for members of the upper class.…
The Nazis Fought World War II While Tweaking on Crystal Meth
During the 1936 Berlin Olympics, German scientists observed how Benzedrine enhanced American athletes’ performance. After finding these results, they then…
Teddy Roosevelt’s Kids Saved Christmas As We Know It
During Theodore Roosevelt’s time as President of the United States, he made a lot of progress in land conservation and…
16 Of History’s Best Kept Secrets
As George Orwell poignantly noted in his legendary novel 1984: "If you want to keep a secret, you must also…
This Doctor Was Known For His Speed in Amputating Limbs… Which Wasn’t Always a Good Thing
Few people get excited about surgery. The thought of having your body cut open so that somebody can stick his…
Peter the Great Pickled the Head of His Wife’s Lover
Peter the Great (1672 - 1725) was a bad man to anger. A transformative figure in Russian history, Peter was…
The Morbid Tradition of Sin Eating Was Every Bit as Terrifying as it Sounds
Jesus of Nazareth frequently taught of the need to have one’s sins forgiven before God, and much of the religion…
This Aristocratic Family Turned on its Abusive Patriarch
In the late 16th century, Renaissance Rome was rocked by a sensational murder whose victim was a dissolute and depraved…
The Hairy History of Bigfoot in 20 Intriguing Events
Across North America, giant, hairy man-beasts stalk the land. Screaming, throwing rocks, kidnapping people, leaving enormous footprints, or just hiding,…
These Famous Historical Figures Suffered from Unique Phobias
Kings and presidents have always been keen to be seen as wise. Similarly, generals and warlords have always wanted to…