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Most Haunted Places in Mexico: A Spooky Tour of the Country’s Most Ghostly Sites

Most Haunted Places in Mexico: A Spooky Tour of the Country’s Most Ghostly Sites

Mexico is a country rich in history and culture, with a long and complex past that includes ancient civilizations, colonialism, and revolution. Along with this rich history, Mexico also has a reputation for being one of the most haunted countries in ...

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:22:41 +0000
Last Words of Edgar Allen Poe: Unraveling the Mystery

Last Words of Edgar Allen Poe: Unraveling the Mystery

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, who is widely considered as a central figure in American Romanticism. His works are known for their dark themes, vivid imagery, and complex characters. Poe’s life was marked by ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:20:27 +0000
The Haunting at Corregidor Island: A Ghostly History of the Philippines’ Iconic Landmark

The Haunting at Corregidor Island: A Ghostly History of the Philippines’ Iconic Landmark

Corregidor Island, also known as “The Rock,” is a small island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in the Philippines. During World War II, the island was a strategic military location that saw intense fighting between Japanese and Amer...

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:43:27 +0000
Last Words of Timothy McVeigh: Reflections on the Oklahoma City Bombing

Last Words of Timothy McVeigh: Reflections on the Oklahoma City Bombing

Timothy McVeigh was an American domestic terrorist who perpetrated the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, which killed 168 people and injured hundreds more. McVeigh was convicted and sentenced to death for his crimes, and he was executed by let...

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:16:27 +0000
Last Words of Ted Bundy: What Did the Infamous Serial Killer Say Before His Execution?

Last Words of Ted Bundy: What Did the Infamous Serial Killer Say Before His Execution?

Ted Bundy was one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, responsible for the murders of at least 30 young women and girls in the 1970s. After years of eluding authorities, Bundy was finally caught, convicted, and sentenced to death...

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:11:26 +0000
Last Words of John Wayne Gacy: Revealed and Analyzed

Last Words of John Wayne Gacy: Revealed and Analyzed

John Wayne Gacy, also known as the “Killer Clown,” was one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. He was convicted of raping and murdering 33 young men and boys between 1972 and 1978 in the Chicago area. Gacy was senten...

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:06:56 +0000
The Werewolf Trials: Europe’s Lesser-Known Witch Trials

The Werewolf Trials: Europe’s Lesser-Known Witch Trials

The witch trials of Europe are infamous, with the Salem witch trials in America being perhaps the most well-known. However, there were many other witch trials that took place throughout Europe, and one of the lesser-known types of trials were those i...

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:33:16 +0000
Can Dogs Detect Ghosts? The Truth Behind This Myth

Can Dogs Detect Ghosts? The Truth Behind This Myth

Dogs have been known for their exceptional sense of smell and hearing, which makes them a popular choice for various types of jobs, including search and rescue, therapy, and even law enforcement. However, there is a growing interest in whether dogs c...

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:58:47 +0000
The Ghost of Jeffrey Dahmer

The Ghost of Jeffrey Dahmer

Ah, Jeffrey Dahmer, the man whose name alone sends a chill down the spines of even the most hardened true crime aficionados. This notorious serial killer, who took the lives of 17 young men, also dabbled in cannibalism and necrophilia. Now, it seems,...

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:42:43 +0000
What Were the Last Words of Gary Gilmore: A Look into the Infamous Execution

What Were the Last Words of Gary Gilmore: A Look into the Infamous Execution

Gary Gilmore was a notorious criminal who gained national attention in the late 1970s when he was sentenced to death for murder. His case became even more infamous when he refused to appeal his sentence, stating that he wanted to be executed as soon ...

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:42:36 +0000
What were the Last Words of Eileen Wuornos: A Look into the Infamous Serial Killer’s Final Moments

What were the Last Words of Eileen Wuornos: A Look into the Infamous Serial Killer’s Final Moments

Eileen Wuornos was one of America’s most notorious serial killers, who was convicted of killing seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Her life and crimes have been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, and movies. One question tha...

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 04:34:08 +0000
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In the Middle of Somewhere

In the Middle of Somewhere

Where are you? Two friends texted, separately, within an hour of each other. Western Nebraska, I said. So you're in the middle of nowhere, both of them wrote back. I really paused. I had flown into Denver and taken a nine-seater plane to Allianc...

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400
The Fight to Save Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

The Fight to Save Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: Gina Geffrard has a very specific memory about the first time she encountered the place we’re talking about today. Gina Geffrard: In 2019, I filmed an...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:41:00 -0400
The Candy Shop Where You Can Taste History

The Candy Shop Where You Can Taste History

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: Today we’re going to talk about a candy store in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. And about how candy stores have always played a big role in the town’s...

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:15:00 -0400
Brandberg White Lady in Arixa Ams, Namibia

Brandberg White Lady in Arixa Ams, Namibia

In 1917, German explorer Reinhard Maack discovered a group of rock paintings while surveying Brandberg Mountain in the northwestern Namibian desert.  Forced to take shelter one night in a rocky outcropping, Maack awoke the next morning to find a wal...

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400
The Clock House in Baltimore, Maryland

The Clock House in Baltimore, Maryland

This Victorian rowhome on the corner of 21st and St. Paul features three large mechanical clocks, wound by hand by its resident. Most unusually, a wrought-iron and copper dragon sits below one of the clocks, striking the hour with its tail on a bell...

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400
Bramall Hall in Bramhall, England

Bramall Hall in Bramhall, England

Bramall Hall in the Bramhall  district of Stockport , UK, (the difference in spelling is correct and has varied a lot over the centuries) is a typical Tudor timber-framed manor house constructed from timbers held together by mortice and tenon joints...

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400
The Barichara Paper Workshop in Barichara, Colombia

The Barichara Paper Workshop in Barichara, Colombia

Around the turn of the millennium Mexican artist Juan Manuel de la Rosa led a workshop with one goal: to create paper out of natural fibres. That process eventually led to an art exhibition and, in 2001, a permanent workshop in the small colonial tow...

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400
Leigh’s Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Leigh’s Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Leigh Myers’ signature cookies are crispy on the edges, tender in the center, and jazzed up with spicy nuts. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup (200 grams) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 16 tablespoon...

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:50:00 -0400
Wyoming, and What Happens When You Pull Over

Wyoming, and What Happens When You Pull Over

I had not planned to stop in Pringle, South Dakota. We were driving west through the Black Hills to take a day trip to Wyoming when … I spotted it — a large sculpture made entirely of bicycles, welded together on the roadside outside of town, goi...

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400
ScareHouse Films

ScareHouse Films

Hi there Zach Baggins. You engage in extreme paranormal investigations, we create extreme haunted attractions. Now we see that you’re launched your very own film production company called SCAREHOUSE FILMS. So it looks like we’re both big ...

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:07:29 +0000
Route 66: The Mother Road

Route 66: The Mother Road

Since the early 1920s, when word first spread of a highway that would run from Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 has defined the American dream—symbolizing the country's sense of freedom, ingenuity, and continuous transformation. Join us as we drive...

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:11:00 -0400
Maria Theresa Thaler in Trieste, Italy

Maria Theresa Thaler in Trieste, Italy

Before the city of Trieste was annexed by Italy following World War I, it had been part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire for several centuries, and it was during this earlier time period when Trieste became one of Europe’s notable commercial centers....

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400
Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda in Hong Kong

Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda in Hong Kong

Tsui Sing Lau, which translates to 'pagoda of the gathering stars', is a 13-meter tall, three storey, hexagonally shaped grey brick pagoda. Erected during the Hongwu period of the Ming dynasty (between 1368 - 1398), it was ordained as a monument in ...

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400
Bradford Industrial  Museum  in Bradford, England

Bradford Industrial Museum in Bradford, England

This museum is based at the former Moorside Mills textile factory (built 1874). Originally, only 2 stories the mill was extended upwards by 2 floors during the boom period of WW1  and in 1919 an impressive clock tower was added as a memorial to the ...

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Maputo, Mozambique

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Maputo, Mozambique

Standing proudly in central Maputo, this cathedral is impossible to miss with its luminous white facade and bold neoclassical design that gives it an almost sculpted, timeless feel. Its twin bell towers rise above the city, creating a calm visual anc...

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400
The House With No Story

The House With No Story

We picked Bloomington because of friends. A couple we'd been close with in New York moved there four years ago when she got a professorship at IU. We wanted to see them. They didn't have an agenda for the day, so I pulled up the Atlas Obscura app an...

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400
The Deadites Return in ‘Evil Dead Burn’

The Deadites Return in ‘Evil Dead Burn’

The Evil Dead franchise is returning with the latest installment, Evil Dead Burn, hitting theaters on July 24th, 2026, and we are over the moon. What will Evil Dead... Read more » The post The Deadites Return in ‘Evil Dead Burn’ ap...

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:40:14 +0000
What the Light Knows

What the Light Knows

The first time it happened, my father had been dead for one week. My mother and I were in the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, in April, trying to do something with ourselves. We were walking an overlook with long views across the ridgelines when somet...

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:07:00 -0400
Nectar Soda

Nectar Soda

Though Cincinnati is best known for breweries, another effervescent beverage has a long history in the Queen City: the nectar soda. Home to the oldest pharmacy college in the U.S. west of the Alleghenies, the Eclectic Medical Institute (1845-1952), ...

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500
A Visit from Hollywood Legends

A Visit from Hollywood Legends

ScareHouse attractions have hosted all kinds of famous faces over the last 20 years: Martin Lawrence, Elijah Wood, Kristin Stewart, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and even the Impractical Jokers… but as die-hard horror nerds, the most mind-blowing vi...

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:18:18 +0000
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Inside Exercise Tiger, The D-Day Training Operation That Left More Than 700 American Troops Dead

Inside Exercise Tiger, The D-Day Training Operation That Left More Than 700 American Troops Dead

Exercise Tiger took place in April 1944 as a dress rehearsal for D-Day, but friendly fire and unexpected German attacks killed hundreds of men — and their deaths were concealed to prevent information about the upcoming invasion of Normandy from lea...

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Hollywood UFOs, Paranormal Activity, and Disclosure Day Strangeness

Hollywood UFOs, Paranormal Activity, and Disclosure Day Strangeness

The world may be on fire, but that’s why we’re up at 3am watching movie trailers and chasing ghosts. What’s been going on this week, anyway? Is Hollywood Taking UFOs Seriously Again? A new trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Disclo...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Renaissance Gallows Unearthed in France With 32 Executed Victims

Renaissance Gallows Unearthed in France With 32 Executed Victims

Renaissance Gallows Unearthed in France With 32 Executed Victims Archaeologists working in Grenoble, France, have made a chilling discovery that sheds light on the brutal religious persecution of the 16th ce...

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:03:33 +0000
The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

John "Junior" Gotti joined the Mafia in 1988, became the youngest capo in Gambino family history by the time he was 26, took over as acting boss in 1991 — and then walked away from it all. The post The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
Archaeologists In Germany Just Found A Completely Intact Notebook From The Middle Ages Among The Ruins Of A Latrine

Archaeologists In Germany Just Found A Completely Intact Notebook From The Middle Ages Among The Ruins Of A Latrine

Researchers haven't yet been able to decipher its ten pages' worth of cursive script written in Latin, but they suspect that the book may have once belonged to a merchant who could have simply dropped it in the latrine by accident. The post Archaeolo...

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:45:45 +0000
Inside The Old Bishop House, The Gilded Age Mansion Known As One Of Connecticut’s “Most Haunted Houses”

Inside The Old Bishop House, The Gilded Age Mansion Known As One Of Connecticut’s “Most Haunted Houses”

Located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Old Bishop House was used for the 1971 horror film Let's Scare Jessica To Death" — and is now said to be haunted itself. The post Inside The Old Bishop House, The Gilded Age Mansion Known As One Of Connecticut&...

Wed, 13 May 2026 19:45:50 +0000
900 Bodies Have Been Trapped Inside The USS Arizona Since It Sank At Pearl Harbor — And Scientists Just Found That The Ship Is Still Leaking Oil

900 Bodies Have Been Trapped Inside The USS Arizona Since It Sank At Pearl Harbor — And Scientists Just Found That The Ship Is Still Leaking Oil

More than 80 years after the USS Arizona went down at Pearl Harbor, scientists confirmed that oil is still seeping up from the wreck. Now, this leak is raising urgent questions about thousands of other sunken ships around the world. The post 900 Bodi...

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:45:58 +0000
The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Green Children Of Woolpit

The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Green Children Of Woolpit

In at least two historical accounts, children with green skin appeared in the English village of Woolpit in the 12th century. But to this day, this strange tale continues to leave historians baffled. The post The Head-Scratching Mystery Behind The Gr...

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Meet The Biggest Bat In The World, The Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

Meet The Biggest Bat In The World, The Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

Endemic to the Philippines, the giant golden-crowned flying fox is a nocturnal creature that only eats fruit — but that doesn't make them any less terrifying. The post Meet The Biggest Bat In The World, The Golden-Crowned Flying Fox appeared first ...

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:16 +0000
Grigori Rasputin’s Mystical Rise And Brutal Death In Tsarist Russia

Grigori Rasputin’s Mystical Rise And Brutal Death In Tsarist Russia

Grigori Rasputin was a mystic and renegade monk who entranced the Romanovs — and ended up being assassinated in December 1916 for it. The post Grigori Rasputin’s Mystical Rise And Brutal Death In Tsarist Russia appeared first on All That&#039...

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered

The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered

A popular actor from the silent film era, Ramon Novarro was murdered in 1968 by two brothers that he'd hired as escorts. The post The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered appeared fi...

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000
Two Roman-Era Infants Unearthed In England Were Found Wrapped In Cloth Colored By The Ancient World’s Most Expensive Dye

Two Roman-Era Infants Unearthed In England Were Found Wrapped In Cloth Colored By The Ancient World’s Most Expensive Dye

These infants were interred in York some 1,700 years ago, but who exactly they were and why they were buried with such expensive cloth remain a mystery. The post Two Roman-Era Infants Unearthed In England Were Found Wrapped In Cloth Colored By The An...

Wed, 06 May 2026 21:45:18 +0000
Why Was St. Christopher Depicted With The Head Of A Dog In Hundreds Of Historical Paintings?

Why Was St. Christopher Depicted With The Head Of A Dog In Hundreds Of Historical Paintings?

A viral TikTok is raising a question that has puzzled historians for centuries: Why does one of Christianity's most beloved saints appear with the head of a dog? The post Why Was St. Christopher Depicted With The Head Of A Dog In Hundreds Of Historic...

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:45:33 +0000
What Is The Motherboard Earth Theory?

What Is The Motherboard Earth Theory?

The Motherboard Earth Theory posits that our planet is, in a sense, a giant computer. The post What Is The Motherboard Earth Theory? appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:20 +0000
Blood Sport: Revisiting Traction… Er, Action, Park

Blood Sport: Revisiting Traction… Er, Action, Park

If you were compiling a list of things you may have experienced in your youth...

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:21:04 +0000
The Real Story Of Mormon Underwear, The Sacred Temple Garments Worn Day And Night By Members Of The LDS Church

The Real Story Of Mormon Underwear, The Sacred Temple Garments Worn Day And Night By Members Of The LDS Church

Mormon temple garments are meant to remind LDS members of their covenants with Christ and shield them from temptation and evil. Some Church members even claim the underwear has protected them from accidents. The post The Real Story Of Mormon Underwea...

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000
The Chilling Crimes Of Stephen McDaniel, The Murderer Who Gave Himself Away During An Interview On Live TV

The Chilling Crimes Of Stephen McDaniel, The Murderer Who Gave Himself Away During An Interview On Live TV

A few days after murdering Lauren Giddings, Stephen McDaniel posed as a concerned neighbor on the local news — but his charade crumbled when he learned from the reporter that her body had just been found. The post The Chilling Crimes Of Stephen McD...

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:52 +0000
Raoul Wallenberg, The Fearless Swedish Diplomat Who Saved 100,000 Jews During World War II

Raoul Wallenberg, The Fearless Swedish Diplomat Who Saved 100,000 Jews During World War II

While stationed in Budapest, Raoul Wallenberg did whatever he could to save Hungarian Jews from the horrors of the Holocaust — but he tragically disappeared just as World War II was coming to an end. The post Raoul Wallenberg, The Fearless Swedish ...

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000
The Ancient Order of Bali

The Ancient Order of Bali

The Ancient Order of Bali: In the 1970s, the Indonesian island of Bali went through a period of rapid change. Along the stunning beaches on the southern side of the island, tourism boomed. Parking lots were put up, together with swinging hot spots an...

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:37:22 +0000
The Mysterious Story Of John Titor, The Forum User Who Claimed To Be From The Year 2036

The Mysterious Story Of John Titor, The Forum User Who Claimed To Be From The Year 2036

John Titor posted on the Time Travel Institute forum in the early 2000s stating that he was a member of the U.S. military who had been sent back in time to retrieve a computer — and he warned users of impending wars and catastrophes before vanishin...

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:45 +0000
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Canine Chronicles: Tracing the Ancient Origins of Dogs (Video)

Canine Chronicles: Tracing the Ancient Origins of Dogs (Video)

The captivating history of dogs traces back tens of thousands of years to when humans… The post Canine Chronicles: Tracing the Ancient Origins of Dogs (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 May 2023 22:04:37 +0000
Deciphering the Mystery of New England’s Day of Darkness

Deciphering the Mystery of New England’s Day of Darkness

On May 19, 1780, at precisely 10:00 a.m., the inhabitants of New England were stricken… The post Deciphering the Mystery of New England’s Day of Darkness appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000
A Fortune out of Thin Air? The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872

A Fortune out of Thin Air? The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872

The gold and silver rushes in 1848 in California, and 1859 in Nevada set the… The post A Fortune out of Thin Air? The Great Diamond Hoax of 1872 appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 May 2023 02:52:25 +0000
Panzer IX & Panzer X: The Nazi Terror Tanks and the Art of Deception

Panzer IX & Panzer X: The Nazi Terror Tanks and the Art of Deception

Propaganda is a powerful tool in wartime, as able to cripple an uncertain enemy as… The post Panzer IX & Panzer X: The Nazi Terror Tanks and the Art of Deception appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 May 2023 01:00:13 +0000
The Chicago Strangler: More than a Phantom Killer?

The Chicago Strangler: More than a Phantom Killer?

Amongst other things, the Windy City is famous for its iconic skyline, delicious deep-dish pizza,… The post The Chicago Strangler: More than a Phantom Killer? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:51:31 +0000
The Tale of Dahut and the Lost City of Ys

The Tale of Dahut and the Lost City of Ys

Did you know that according to local folklore Brittany in France has its very own… The post The Tale of Dahut and the Lost City of Ys appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:51:17 +0000
Did the CIA Really Have an Inflatable Plane?

Did the CIA Really Have an Inflatable Plane?

The United States Central Intelligence Agency or CIA is one of the premier foreign intelligence… The post Did the CIA Really Have an Inflatable Plane? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:56:10 +0000
Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre: A real life Romeo and Juliet?

Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre: A real life Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet is the singular most famous love story to have been ever written.… The post Elvira Madigan and Sixten Sparre: A real life Romeo and Juliet? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:58:21 +0000
Gloria Ramirez: the Horrible Death of the “Toxic Woman”

Gloria Ramirez: the Horrible Death of the “Toxic Woman”

When someone is described as a “toxic” person, the individual is considered poisonous, harmful, controlling,… The post Gloria Ramirez: the Horrible Death of the “Toxic Woman” appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:59:00 +0000
Teddy Roosevelt: Tougher than your Average President

Teddy Roosevelt: Tougher than your Average President

There has never been as outdoorsy a President as Theodore Roosevelt Jr. The 26th US… The post Teddy Roosevelt: Tougher than your Average President appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:58:25 +0000
Greek Magical Papyri: Spellbook from Two Thousand Years Ago

Greek Magical Papyri: Spellbook from Two Thousand Years Ago

Many notable papyri from Ancient Egypt provide a look into what life was like back… The post Greek Magical Papyri: Spellbook from Two Thousand Years Ago appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:55:41 +0000
Amazing Contents of a “Genuine” Vampire-Killing Kit (Video)

Amazing Contents of a “Genuine” Vampire-Killing Kit (Video)

A vampire hunter kit seems like something out of fantasy fiction, but such things apparently… The post Amazing Contents of a “Genuine” Vampire-Killing Kit (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:03:04 +0000
The Permian Extinction and the Highest Death Toll in History

The Permian Extinction and the Highest Death Toll in History

The planet is heading into a period of great extinction. Human activities and pollution have… The post The Permian Extinction and the Highest Death Toll in History appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:59:36 +0000
Genghis Khan and his Sixteen Million Living Relatives (Video)

Genghis Khan and his Sixteen Million Living Relatives (Video)

Ever wonder why the Catholic Church is so insistent that Jesus had no children? A… The post Genghis Khan and his Sixteen Million Living Relatives (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:51:41 +0000
The “Biggest Real Estate Deal in History”: The Louisiana Purchase

The “Biggest Real Estate Deal in History”: The Louisiana Purchase

In 1803, a monumental event occurred that would shape the history of the United States,… The post The “Biggest Real Estate Deal in History”: The Louisiana Purchase appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:00:03 +0000
(List) Ten of the Worst Conflicts in History

(List) Ten of the Worst Conflicts in History

The 20th century has, without a doubt, seen humanity at its most destructive. More people… The post (List) Ten of the Worst Conflicts in History appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:54:24 +0000
Krak des Chevaliers: Unconquerable Fortress of the Holy Land

Krak des Chevaliers: Unconquerable Fortress of the Holy Land

Krak des Chevaliers has a rich and unique history, making it one of the most… The post Krak des Chevaliers: Unconquerable Fortress of the Holy Land appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:00:38 +0000
Peter’s Pence: The 1,000 year old Catholic Poll Tax

Peter’s Pence: The 1,000 year old Catholic Poll Tax

In theory, the various religions across the globe are sustained by voluntary donations, combined in… The post Peter’s Pence: The 1,000 year old Catholic Poll Tax appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:55:58 +0000
The Dark Sacrifice of the Crystal Maiden

The Dark Sacrifice of the Crystal Maiden

Near San Ignacio, Cayo District in Belize, is the site of an ancient cave called… The post The Dark Sacrifice of the Crystal Maiden appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:58:07 +0000
Lost Origins: The Enigma of the Azores’ Ancient Civilization (Video)

Lost Origins: The Enigma of the Azores’ Ancient Civilization (Video)

In the middle of the vast Atlantic Ocean, the Azores islands stand as a puzzle.… The post Lost Origins: The Enigma of the Azores’ Ancient Civilization (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:52:48 +0000
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What did 1.7 million Britons stop doing 100 years ago?

What did 1.7 million Britons stop doing 100 years ago?

The General Strike was the greatest display of worker solidarity in British history, but also its greatest defeat. A century after 1.7 million people downed tools and brought Britain to a standstill, Jonathan Schneer reveals why their efforts were do...

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:06 GMT
Redefining historical mothers

Redefining historical mothers

Elinor Cleghorn explores the experiences of mothers – and the networks that offered them invaluable support – throughout history

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:52 GMT
The Graveyard That Made Me Kiss a Frog

The Graveyard That Made Me Kiss a Frog

A surreal field in rural Wisconsin holds hundreds of giant fiberglass molds—an accidental archive of roadside Americana where art, industry, and imagination collide. I kissed a frog in Sparta, Wisconsin. Voluntarily. Enthusiastically. The frog in ...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:48:00 -0400
Beyond the podcast: The world of Cleopatra

Beyond the podcast: The world of Cleopatra

How much do you know about the life and cultural afterlife of Cleopatra? To accompany my four-part HistoryExtra podcast series on the ancient Egyptian pharaoh with author and broadcaster Dr Islam Issa, I've compiled a list of essential reading, liste...

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:19 GMT
Lady Jane Grey: life of the week

Lady Jane Grey: life of the week

Nicola Tallis explores the tumultuous life of Lady Jane Grey – from her reluctant accession to the throne to her tragically early death

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:28:41 GMT
Becoming Jane Austen | The early life of a literary legend

Becoming Jane Austen | The early life of a literary legend

In this first episode of our four-part series on Jane Austen's life and work, Dr Lizzie Rogers and Lauren Good step back into the influential Regency novelist's formative years, and explore her earliest writings that show how she began to find her vo...

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:14 GMT
This Chef Is Redefining Cuban Comfort Food From a Kissimmee Food Truck

This Chef Is Redefining Cuban Comfort Food From a Kissimmee Food Truck

Amanda Melendez and her partner Claudia Mena built their following with a showstopper seven-hour pork dish. “All that we have learned has been, as we Cubans say, ‘a golpe.’” Amanda Melendez is explaining the success of her food truck in Kiss...

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:23:00 -0400
Your Emails Are Fueling My Quest to See All 50 States

Your Emails Are Fueling My Quest to See All 50 States

As Atlas Obscura's CEO continues her voyage to her remaining 11 states, your emails are pouring in. Keep them coming! I have to be honest with you: I thought I was the one going on an adventure. But then your emails started arriving, and I realized...

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:36:00 -0400
The ultimate Cold War sex scandal – and 11 other political outrages from British history

The ultimate Cold War sex scandal – and 11 other political outrages from British history

From the fall of Thomas Cromwell to Cold War sex dramas, James Osborne examines some of the most extraordinary episodes in British political history

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:30:01 GMT
"It was like going out naked": Which common accessory did Tudors dare not leave the house without?

"It was like going out naked": Which common accessory did Tudors dare not leave the house without?

In early modern England, what a person wore was a key marker of social status. Recent research now suggests that the common hat – how it was worn, or not – could cause a serious breach of the peace

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:45:19 GMT
I Asked. You Answered. Now I Have Some Questions for You.

I Asked. You Answered. Now I Have Some Questions for You.

Here is what you told me about the 11 states I am racing to visit before July 4th. And here is what I am still wondering. A few weeks ago, I announced my quest: Visit all 50 states before America’s 250th birthday on July 4th. I had 11 remaining—A...

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:02:00 -0400
Two Places, One Story: Mickey Mantle’s House and the Toxic Town

Two Places, One Story: Mickey Mantle’s House and the Toxic Town

An Atlas Obscura map led to a joyful stop at Mickey Mantle’s childhood home, and a haunting visit to the abandoned mining town just up the road. The Atlas Obscura map led me to two places in the same corner of northeast Oklahoma on the same afterno...

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:48:00 -0400
She tried to cover her husband in penises: a medieval guide to the seven deadly sins

She tried to cover her husband in penises: a medieval guide to the seven deadly sins

Today, we think of these vices as outdated definitions of moral flaws prohibited by the church. But as Peter Jones reveals, they were originally conceived to provide medieval solutions to universal human problems

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:26 GMT
Filth, dirt and stench: why this is “one of the most unfair stereotypes about the Middle Ages”

Filth, dirt and stench: why this is “one of the most unfair stereotypes about the Middle Ages”

Far from living in constant filth, medieval people developed routines, regulations and even public infrastructure to manage cleanliness, despite lacking modern plumbing or any understanding of germs

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:15:19 GMT
The peacemakers of WW2

The peacemakers of WW2

Lord Peter Ricketts introduces the peacemakers of WW2, exploring their diplomatic responsibilities in shaping the future of the world postwar

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:07:50 GMT
Wonder All Around Us

Wonder All Around Us

A stop at the gravesite of a Kentucky Derby champion reveals how Atlas Obscura turns ordinary drives into unexpected discoveries. Somewhere in Kansas, a well-traveled man asked me if I was driving long distances to hit the state's biggest attractions...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:56:00 -0400
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Stranger Things' New Episodes Coming This Fall Won't Solve The Big Eleven Mystery

Stranger Things' New Episodes Coming This Fall Won't Solve The Big Eleven Mystery

Stranger Things continues to expand, and there will be new episodes coming later this year, but they still won't solve Eleven's biggest mystery.

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:03:20 GMT
Chloe Bailey stars in trailer for psychological thriller Strung

Chloe Bailey stars in trailer for psychological thriller Strung

Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Chloe Bailey stars in trailer for psychological thriller Strung Peacock has released a poster and trailer for director Malcolm D. Lee’s (The Best Man, Girls Trip) upcoming thriller Strung.  A...

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:53 +0000
The Boys' Last Jab At Marvel Is Its Best

The Boys' Last Jab At Marvel Is Its Best

The Boys season 5 has concluded the show, featuring one last joke aimed at the Marvel Cinematic Universe that just so happens to be its best.

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:20 GMT
Netflix's Biggest Heartthrob Is Officially Back In Your Next Big K-Drama Obsession

Netflix's Biggest Heartthrob Is Officially Back In Your Next Big K-Drama Obsession

Ahn Hyo-seop, the heartthrob who stole millions of hearts with Business Proposal, is back in a new Netflix rom-com that's taking over.

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:20 GMT
Top Gun Cast: Where Are They Now?

Top Gun Cast: Where Are They Now?

Nearly 40 years after Top Gun, Maverick, Charlie, Iceman, Goose, and more stars have taken wildly different paths in Hollywood and beyond.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:50:20 GMT
Apple TV's Dark Matter Sci-Fi Series Based On Bestselling Novel Succeeds In Its Hardest Task

Apple TV's Dark Matter Sci-Fi Series Based On Bestselling Novel Succeeds In Its Hardest Task

Apple TV's sci-fi series are some of the best at the moment, and this 8-part show that will return for season 2 in 2026 succeeds in a daunting task.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:49:54 GMT
How Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War Keeps His 42-Year-Old Hero Feeling Fresh Explained By Director & Stars

How Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War Keeps His 42-Year-Old Hero Feeling Fresh Explained By Director & Stars

John Krasinski and the cast and director of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War talk the new movie and how it helps keep the iconic hero feeling fresh.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:30:20 GMT
31 Years Later, Cosmo Kramer's Best Seinfeld Line Is Still One Of The Funniest Quotes In Sitcom History

31 Years Later, Cosmo Kramer's Best Seinfeld Line Is Still One Of The Funniest Quotes In Sitcom History

More than three decades later, Cosmo Kramer's monologue about the foibles of marriage in Seinfeld is still one of the best sitcom lines ever.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:30:20 GMT
Cancelled Rey-Led Star Wars Movie Plot Details Finally Revealed By "Fired" Creative Damon Lindelof: "It Didn't Work”

Cancelled Rey-Led Star Wars Movie Plot Details Finally Revealed By "Fired" Creative Damon Lindelof: "It Didn't Work”

Damon Lindelof shared details about what the Star Wars movie focused on Rey would have explored, as well as shared his thoughts on being "fired."

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:25:31 GMT
Disney+'s 2-Part Sci-Fi Epic That Keeps Getting Better Succeeds In Its Hardest Task

Disney+'s 2-Part Sci-Fi Epic That Keeps Getting Better Succeeds In Its Hardest Task

Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame managed to be massive successes despite their huge ambition, and they've only gotten better over the years.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:15:21 GMT
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Collaboration Just Got An Incredibly Promising Update

Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Collaboration Just Got An Incredibly Promising Update

Marvel's collaboration with MTG has always come with a few additional catches, but their biggest drawback is finally getting a massive update.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:11:42 GMT
Watch Leslie Vernon Announce his Return!

Watch Leslie Vernon Announce his Return!

Leslie Vernon has returned, and he is excited to get back into the swing of things! The once aspiring killer, now legend, has released a video!  As he talks to the camera, Leslie appears to be enjoying his personal stomping grounds of Glen Echo....

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:57 +0000
Saesee Tiin and Clone Commando Sev Star Wars: The Clone Wars sixth scale figure unveiled by Hot Toys

Saesee Tiin and Clone Commando Sev Star Wars: The Clone Wars sixth scale figure unveiled by Hot Toys

Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Saesee Tiin and Clone Commando Sev Star Wars: The Clone Wars sixth scale figure unveiled by Hot Toys Hot Toys has released promotional images for two upcoming new Star Wars sixth scale figures with Jedi...

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:40 +0000
Jordan Peele's Sci-Fi Masterpiece Is Finding Brand New Fans On Streaming

Jordan Peele's Sci-Fi Masterpiece Is Finding Brand New Fans On Streaming

Jordan Peele's acclaimed sci-fi/horror hit Nope is now streaming on Netflix, and the film is already finding a whole new set of fans.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Twisty the Clown Is Back! ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Adds John Carroll Lynch, Mena Suvari, More

Twisty the Clown Is Back! ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Adds John Carroll Lynch, Mena Suvari, More

“American Horror Story” veterans John Carroll Lynch and Mat Fraser will reprise their “Freak Show” roles as Twisty the Clown and Paul the Illustrated Seal, respectively, in Season 13, Deadline has learned. The hit horror antho...

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:38:31 +0000
Euphoria Actress Nika King Reacts To Having Just One Line In Season 3 Episode

Euphoria Actress Nika King Reacts To Having Just One Line In Season 3 Episode

Euphoria fans reacted strongly to Nika King only having a single line in the latest episode of Season 3, and she's since weighed in on the matter herself.

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:31:21 +0000
‘House by the Cemetery’s Bob Will Return in Meta Slasher ‘Run!’

‘House by the Cemetery’s Bob Will Return in Meta Slasher ‘Run!’

Giovanni Frezza, who played the notorious Bob in Lucio Fulci’s The House by the Cemetery and last appeared in Lamberto Bava’s Demons, is returning to the screen for the first time in over 40 years. Fangoria has learned that Frezza will ap...

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:17:43 +0000
Eric Andre is John Cena’s Little Brother in trailer for Netflix comedy

Eric Andre is John Cena’s Little Brother in trailer for Netflix comedy

Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Eric Andre is John Cena’s Little Brother in trailer for Netflix comedy Netflix has shared a trailer, poster and images for Little Brother, the upcoming comedy from director Matt Spicer (Ingrid Goe...

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:10:08 +0000
‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Casts John Carroll Lynch, Matt Fraser and More!

‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Casts John Carroll Lynch, Matt Fraser and More!

"American Horror Story" vets John Carroll Lynch, Matt Fraser and others have been cast in the thirteenth season of the hit series.

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:09:42 +0000
Murder Mystery Spinoff Series ‘Vought Rising’ Will Be Much Grittier Than ‘The Boys’

Murder Mystery Spinoff Series ‘Vought Rising’ Will Be Much Grittier Than ‘The Boys’

The series finale of  “The Boys” culminated in a bit of a bloodbath, but the twisted world of Supes will live on in spinoff series “Vought Rising.” The prequel series set decades before the events of its parent show recently wrapped ...

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:51:40 +0000
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