Four of the Most Fascinating Criminals in History
From infamous gangsters like Al Capone, to notorious pirates like Edward “Blackbeard” Teach, there is something darkly fascinating about those criminally enterprising individuals
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Who Was Benjamin Hornigold? The Pirate Who Became a Feared Pirate Hunter
Benjamin Hornigold may not be a household name, but for history buffs and pirate enthusiasts, Hornigold remains one of the biggest names in
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The True Story Behind the Man in the Iron Mask
The author of The Three Musketeers, Alexandre Dumas, wrote several books which fictionalized the lives of French nobility during the seventeenth century. One
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Five of the Greatest Unsolved Mysteries in History
In this article, we're taking a look at some of the most puzzling, head-scratching, page-turning historical mysteries that we've previously discussed. Be sure
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Why Was 536 AD the Worst Year to Be Alive?
Ask a modern person which year was the worst to be alive and they might say “2020.” Ask a Medieval European peasant which
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Why is There a Stuffed Crocodile Hanging in This Italian Church Building?
Old Catholic churches often house treasure troves of religious art and relics. From frescoes to altarpieces to the alleged belongings of various saints,
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Who is Rachel Wall? New England’s Ruthless Female Pirate
Rachel Schmidt was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in around 1760. Very little is known about her upbringing except that her family was Presbyterian
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Frozen Charlotte: A Macabre Folktale and a Popular Doll
Pediophobia is defined as an irrational fear of dolls. Many people find porcelain dolls, in particular, to be eerie or creepy. Despite their