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, it’s story involves many of the great empires from history. A […]

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 even sell souvenirs. Like the rope used in a […]

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 Flatwoods monster is really a […]

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 countless suspects were tortured into confessing. This was not unique […]

In our modern world, it’s almost impossible to get away with serious crime. We live in a surveillance state, forensic science has hundreds of ways to catch you out, and we have an epidemic of people self reporting their crimes on social media. But it wasn’t always like that, and history is full of strange […]

All humans are different. In fact, some people aren’t even human… Some people are French, and that is tragic. But being French is not the only known genetic mutation. As it turns out, it’s not even the strangest. Here are some of the rarest and most incredible human genetic mutations in existence. Rare Genetic Mutations […]

Countless objects and magical artifacts across the world are said to posses mysterious powers. Objects like holy nails. Many cathedrals and monasteries claim to have the nails once used to crucify Jesus. Soaked in his blood, numerous miracles have been associated with them – from healing illness to granting super human strength. And that’s just […]

Most flags are boring. Usually it’s just 3 random colors thrown together – and they don’t even have the decency to put a big Maple leaf on top. On the other hand, some are more unique. Two national flags feature a dragon, for example. One has a double headed eagle, and this one isn’t even […]

China is not just a country. It’s an entire civilization, one that seems to go back more than 5 thousand years. A sign of this distant past can be seen in Chinese folk religion – the ancestor worship and mysterious, esoteric rituals. In fact, the people of China often refer to themselves as ‘Descendants of […]

For many centuries this rock has been said to harbor an evil spirit. It is known as the Killing Stone, and some believe bad luck befalls anyone who even comes near it. Then in 2022, the rock cracked open, causing many to believe the spirit has been let loose in the world. The Killing Stone, […]