Emperor Taizu of Song was born on the 21st of March 927. His personal name…
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Urban legends are the modern version of campfire tales, updated for city living. These spooky…
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Robert Prager was a man who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong…
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Long after his death, Joseph Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 until 1953,…
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Ramesses III and the Harem Conspiracy: Killed by his Concubines?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriAncient Egypt had more kings than any other civilization in history. Through the millennia of…
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How Did Queen Victoria Survive 7 Serious Death Threats? (Video)
Throughout her extensive reign, Queen Victoria valiantly overcame seven assassination attempts, demonstrating remarkable fortitude. Faced…
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Peter Kürten, also known as the Vampire of Dusseldorf, is a warning from history, a…
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King Dagobert II of Austrasia is a bit of a historical contradiction. Despite ruling a…
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In the second Indiana Jones film, Temple of Doom, Harrison Ford is faced with a…
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VideosHistoryMajor Crimes in History
The Lincoln Assassination: Was Mary Surratt a Conspirator? (Video)
The Lincoln assassination is still surrounded by mysterious events, and for many Mary Surratt emerges…
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It’s not often that legal history and ghost stories go hand in hand. But that’s…
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In 1869, canned mutton was given to the British Navy as a ration. The meat…
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European history is full of real-life monster stories. For centuries Christians were convinced that the…
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Nancy Spungen’s tragic and mysterious death has remained a haunting question mark in the annals…
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In 1697, William Congreve immortalized the phrase “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned”.…