We’ve all seen duels in movies. We know how they worked – somebody insulted somebody else’s honor, they met at dawn and fought with swords or pistols. It was considered the gentlemanly way of settling a dispute but, as we are about to see, that was not necessarily the case when it came to real-life…
Author: Radu Alexander
As we previously discovered, America still has plenty of bizarre and unnerving mysteries in its past waiting for a solution. And so does Canada. Now, it is time to explore the history of Australia and find out what peculiar skeletons still hide in its closet. 10. The Pyjama Girl Mystery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPjdsbE_ct4 In 1934, a man…
In the past, we have taken a look at some of the most horrifying discoveries ever made by archaeologists, but now we examine the opposite side of the same coin. These next finds were either fraudulent or simply wrong and they caused quite a bit of embarrassment, leaving people who supposedly knew what they were…
In the past, we have looked at some of the most baffling cases where people seemed to have disappeared off the face of the Earth. But we barely even scratched the surface as history is full of mysterious vanishings that, realistically, will probably never find a conclusion, leaving us only to wonder and speculate. Today,…
Today we will be taking a look at some of the most notable and notorious knights from history. Just for clarity, we know that knighthoods are still awarded regularly, but we will be sticking with the knights of the medieval variety — the ones with the swords and the armor. We’re also going with real…
You probably know the routine by now. Like before, this is where we take a look at some grim discoveries made by archaeologists, which serve as useful reminders to us of humanity’s dark and disturbing past. 10. The Vampires of Sozopol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujmak1qUHQk We start off with an excavation in Bulgaria where scientists uncovered evidence of…
Given how many humans have existed in the world and how many events and incidents, both big and small, happen every day, history is littered with examples of strange coincidences. But the ones we will be looking at today are so unusual that they strain credulity and, should they have come from the pages of a…
In the past, we have taken a look at some of the most horrifying discoveries ever made by archaeologists, but now we examine the opposite side of the same coin. These next finds were either fraudulent or simply wrong and they caused quite a bit of embarrassment, leaving people who supposedly knew what they were…
For seven centuries, samurai represented the fearsome military branch of the Japanese aristocracy. Trained and taught from a young age, they became formidable warriors in service of their lord or daimyo. They were some of the best swordsmen that the world had ever seen and were renowned for the code of honor that they adhered to… for the most…
Headlines have been full of political sex scandals in recent years, but this is not a new trend. In fact, the worlds of politics and sex have often intertwined with controversial results, ever since ancient times. Today we take a look at eight political stories full of intrigue, action, scandal, murder, and even the occassional…
Today we take a look at a few bloody chapters from the history of crime. In one way or another, all of these cases shocked, repulsed, and thrilled the public in their day, but they all had one thing in common – none of these murders were ever officially solved. 8. The Hinterkaifeck Murders In…
For most of us, the idea of pretending to be someone else day in and day out sounds exhausting, if not impossible. Not for everyone, though. Some people slip into a new identity as easily as you slip into a new pair of shoes. In fact, history is full of impostors who donned new guises…
In the past, we’ve looked back at some mysteries from the United States that still puzzle historians, scholars, and crime buffs. Today, we are traveling north of the border to explore similar conundrums from the history of Canada. 10. The Death of Canada’s Strongest Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVJrtE7wpLs During the 1980s, Adolfo Bresciano entertained audiences as a…
Last year, we dug up some of the forgotten skeletons buried deep in America’s closet by examining 10 ghastly moments that won’t often make it in the history books. But the United States is hardly the only place with a few dark secrets so, today, we take that spotlight and shine it on Great Britain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9pQTF4qHXo This is an encore…
In the past, we examined some of the strangest ways in which people had met their ends. Truth is that we’ve barely scratched the surface on this topic. History is still full of extraordinary expirations and peculiar passings and today we are going to look at ten more of these unusual cases. 10. The Sweet…
Given how many humans have existed in the world and how many events and incidents, both big and small, happen every day, history is littered with examples of strange coincidences. But the ones we will be looking at today are so unusual that they strain credulity and, should they have come from the pages of…
We discover new things about the ancient world every day and yet, many of these antediluvian civilizations remain a mystery to us. Oftentimes, studying these cultures is like trying to put together a jigsaw puzzle with half the pieces missing. We try to make the image as clear as possible by adding a new piece…
Leaving your life behind and vanishing is surprisingly difficult to do. It is even harder when you are a criminal and you have a lot of people actively looking for you. And yet, it is not unheard of. D.B. Cooper is probably the most famous example of a criminal who disappeared without a trace. Lord…
As we’ve established before, our past is full of grim, brutal, and revolting moments and it is up to archaeologists to bring that darker side of history to life. Today we will be taking a look at another ten such archaeological discoveries that shocked, disgusted and horrified. 10. The Severed Hands of Avaris A few…
For seven centuries, samurai represented the fearsome military branch of the Japanese aristocracy. Trained and taught from a young age, they became formidable warriors in service of their lord or daimyo. They were some of the best swordsmen that the world had ever seen and were renowned for the code of honor that they adhered…
Humans are rational creatures… for the most part. There have been plenty of times when common sense went out the window and large groups of people fell prey to panic, paranoia, and mass delusion. A famous example is the Salem witch trials when an entire town became convinced that witches had infiltrated their community. Consequently,…
Headlines have been full of political sex scandals in recent years, but this is not a new trend. In fact, the worlds of politics and sex have often intertwined with controversial results, ever since ancient times. Today we take a look at eight political stories full of intrigue, action, scandal, murder, and even the occassional…
For most of us, the idea of pretending to be someone else day in and day out sounds exhausting, if not impossible. Not for everyone, though. Some people slip into a new identity as easily as you slip into a new pair of shoes. In fact, history is full of impostors who donned new guises…
From what we know of history, most of it was not particularly pleasant or peaceful. Nevertheless, it is an archaeologist’s job to dig up our past – both figuratively and literally – regardless of how uncomfortable or even downright abominable it turns out to be. These next entries highlight just how gruesome some archaeological findings…