The Real Story Behind Famous Curses and Legends
As I park myself in my favorite chair, cradling a steaming mug of coffee, my…
Category: Strange History
When People Thought Tomatoes Were Poisonous
The Tomato: A Love Story with a Rocky Start Oh, tomatoes, you sneaky little red…
The Story Behind the ‘Witchcraft’ of the Pendle Hill Trials
Hey there, friend. So, let me take you on a bit of a time-travel journey…
The Secrets Behind the Mysterious Voynich Manuscript
You know, there are books, and then there’s the Voynich Manuscript, a beast of a…
The Lost Treasure of the Inca Empire
The Allure of Lost Treasure Okay, so here’s a little something that’s been tickling my…
The Strange Story of the Dancing Bear Trials in 18th Century Europe
A Dance of Curiosity and Compassion Oh, animals! I’ve always been utterly fascinated by them.…
The Bizarre Case of the Great Smog of London
As I sit here, warmed by a comforting cup of tea, my mind drifts back…
The True Story Behind the Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Oh boy, where do I even start with Edgar Allan Poe? His life is nothing…
The Odd History of the Medieval Trial by Ordeal
You know, I’ve always had this whimsical fascination with the Middle Ages. There’s something about…
The Mystery of the Antikythera Mechanism: Ancient Greek Technology
Unveiling the Past: A Day in Greece So there I was, dreaming of sunlit Greek…