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Curious stories and events from around the world.
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Mysteries of Surt’s Cave: Bandits, Mutilations, and the Fire Giant
Uncover the mysteries of Surtshellir, Iceland's lava cave linked to Viking outlaws and pagan rituals, with ties to Norse mythology and the fire giant Surtr. The post Mysteries of Surt’s Cave: Bandits, Mutilations, and the Fire Giant…
Read at Historic MysteriesFriday, 16 August 2024
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Global Cooling – Why Did We Used to Think an Ice Age Was Coming?
The global cooling theory of the 1970s, now debunked, once had scientists and the public fearing a new ice age. Discover why this theory emerged and how it was disproven. The post Global Cooling – Why Did We Used to Think an Ice Age Was…
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Saturday, 10 August 2024
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The 1904 Dogger Bank Incident: Russia’s Great Mistake
The 1904 Dogger Bank Incident, where the Russian Navy mistakenly attacked British trawlers, led to an international crisis and exposed the dangers of military paranoia. The post The 1904 Dogger Bank Incident: Russia’s Great Mistake…
Read at Historic MysteriesFriday, 2 August 2024
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Williamina Fleming, the Maid Who Mapped the Stars
Williamina Fleming's journey from a maid to a pioneering Harvard astronomer exemplifies resilience and intellect, inspiring women and redefining their potential in science. The post Williamina Fleming, the Maid Who Mapped the Stars…
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Wednesday, 31 July 2024
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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.
Read at Historic MysteriesMonday, 29 July 2024
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Viktor Belenko and his Foxbat: A Gift to the West
One autumn day in 1976, a Soviet pilot made a decision that helped change the… The post Viktor Belenko and his Foxbat: A Gift to the West appeared first on Historic Mysteries.
Read at Historic MysteriesThursday, 25 July 2024
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The Persistent Issue of Political Assassinations Throughout History
Political assassinations have been a persistent issue throughout history, affecting leaders from Julius Caesar to modern times. The post The Persistent Issue of Political Assassinations Throughout History appeared first on Historic…
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Wednesday, 17 July 2024
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Mystery of the Burke and Hare Murder Dolls
Who carved the Burke and Hare Murder Dolls, placed them in wooden coffins, and stashed them in a cliffside niche in the 1800s? And why? The post Mystery of the Burke and Hare Murder Dolls appeared first on Historic Mysteries.
Read at Historic MysteriesMonday, 15 July 2024
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The Incredible War Machines of De Rebus Bellicis
De Rebus Bellicis is a fascinating work from the late Roman Empire, written around the… The post The Incredible War Machines of De Rebus Bellicis appeared first on Historic Mysteries.
Read at Historic MysteriesFriday, 12 July 2024
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The Heaven’s Gate Cult
The Heaven's Gate cult mass suicide did not happen all at once - 15 committed suicide on 24 March, 15 on 25 March, and nine on 26 March. The post The Heaven’s Gate Cult appeared first on Historic Mysteries.
Read at Historic MysteriesWednesday, 10 July 2024
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The Indestructibles and the Ancient Egyptian Journey to the Afterlife
The Ancient Egyptians held a deep-seated belief in the afterlife, and their spirituality and mythology… The post The Indestructibles and the Ancient Egyptian Journey to the Afterlife appeared first on Historic Mysteries.
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Wednesday, 3 July 2024
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Sesostris, the Mythical Pharaoh Who Invaded Europe
When it comes to ancient Egyptian history, it can be incredibly hard to separate fact… The post Sesostris, the Mythical Pharaoh Who Invaded Europe appeared first on Historic Mysteries.
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