From bizarre conflicts to strange crazes, a look at some of the most inexplicable events in history. ...
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Murders, Money, And A Lie-Detector Test: The Fall Of The Murdaugh Dynasty
Alex Murdaugh’s tale is a salutary reminder that even the wealthy and influential can’t escape the consequenc ...
What's Cooking? Some Of The World's Oldest Recipes
We’ve trawled the archives and dug up some of the world’s most ancient recipe books for your enjoyment. ...
Uncovering Earth’s Secrets: A Journey Into Its Deepest Hole
We’re all aware of the Space Race, but did you know there was also once a battle to explore the deepest reach ...
13 Vanished Drivers: No Trace, No Clue
It’s weird, but true: sometimes drivers just vanish without trace, never to be seen again. ...
Eight Decades On, Lake Superior Explorers Find Vessel That Mysteriously Claimed Captain’s Life
Captain Frederick Burke made some catastrophic mistakes that led to the sinking of his vessel — but why? ...
The Unsettling History Behind The World's First Movie
Defined by great rivalry and a dark conspiracy, the early history of film is darker than you think. ...
Chevalier d’Éon: The French Knight Who Lived As Both A Man And A Woman
War hero, diplomat, spy, celebrity… and Europe’s first transgender person? ...
The Unsettling Way Ivar The Boneless Became The Most Feared Viking Of All Time
This ruthless Viking warrior terrorized the good people of Britain in the 9th century. ...
A Female Con Artist Posed As A Man And Coaxed An Heiress Into Marriage
Infamous across New Zealand, Amy Bock went to some of the most elaborate lengths imaginable to swindle a litt ...