The Renaissance and Early Modern Eras boast a handful of strange and unusual practices, but they are also known for some of the strangest and weirdest deaths in history. From dying from bumps on the head to unique executions and sheer stubbornness, these eras have
On October 10th, 2003, Michael Peterson, a renowned author, was convicted of killing his second wife, Kathleen, in December 2001. The case was surrounded by controversy and doubt, and even a wild theory posited that an owl attacked Kathleen. The case is still filled with
Things have changed significantly since the first Thanksgiving, and the traditions we share now might not have been the norm when it first started. Neither was the feast. You wouldn't have seen mashed potatoes, cranberry stuffing, or heaps of dessert. Wild Fowl Although turkey has become a
On January 26th, 1950, a U.S. Air Force troop plane took off from Anchorage, Alaska, en route to Great Falls, Montana, carrying 44 passengers, including the crew. Two hours after taking off, the plane met its first check-in and was never heard from or seen
Great works of literature often come from complex, troubled minds. Throughout history, several renowned authors have been responsible for taking lives, whether in moments of rage, tragic accidents, or cold-blooded acts. These are nine writers who took lives. 1. William S. Burroughs William S. Burroughs is one
From powerful monarchs to notorious criminals, their true identities were either lost to time or deliberately concealed. Despite countless theories and speculations, concrete evidence remains scarce, leaving us with one compelling question: Who were these figures really? Let’s delve into some of the most captivating
Born into slavery in Texas on June 15th, 1864, William Henry Ellis challenged racial constructs with his passable Hispanic looks. He became a millionaire, a politician, and an activist. He tried to start a black colony in Mexico and made alliances in Ethiopia. He defied
A steamship carrying gold worth millions of dollars sank in the Pacific in 1875 . Hundreds of people died and the wreckage was undiscovered for over a century. The gold is still at the bottom of the ocean somewhere, untouched. This is a mystery of
U.S. work culture has evolved over the years and altered how we think about productivity and success. Lately, however, people feel like the "American Dream" is more challenging to reach. In this article, we'll look at how work culture took shape and why it feels
Christopher Columbus is known for "discovering" America in 1492. But that's not the full story. Columbus wasn't who we think he was. School textbooks paint him as a hero. But he was not, contrary to popular belief, the first European in the Americas. Here are
