Many strange and mysterious artefacts exist in our world. Like the infamous Roman dodecahedron. Since the early 18th century, more than a hundred of these small hollow structures have been found across Europe. Cast from a copper alloy, the objects are hollow. And have...
There are many mysterious places in our world. From North Korea’s Bureau 39, to Antarctica’s Blood Falls, to your parents bedroom. But more interesting than all of these is the enduring mystery of the Amber Room. Once called the eighth wonder of the world,...
Executions are no fun. Unless you happen to be in the audience. For most of history, public executions were seen as a legitimate form of entertainment. Large crowds would come from all over, and the wealthy would pay good money for front row seats. Executioners would...
In a small town in West Virginia, a terrible creature is said to stalk and even hunt innocent humans. Known as the Flatwoods Monster, anyone who goes into the woods at night alone is inviting her fury. But not all believe it to be a living creature. Some say the...
There are many episodes from history of superstition flaring up. In Imperial China, mass panics were triggered by rumors of magic and sorcery. Despite no real evidence for any of it, countless people lived in fear of being sacrificed in the name of magic, and...
