The Mad Gasser of Mattoon: The chilling story of ‘phantom anesthetist’
During the mid-1940s, there was panic all over in Mattoon, Illinois. Many residents stayed inside their homes for the fear of an intruder that could not be seen, but carried…
History
Here are fascinating stories carefully curated from archaeological discoveries, historical events, war tales, conspiracy theories, dark history, and ancient mysteries. From intriguing and thought-provoking to creepy and tragic, our stories will captivate and enthrall you. Explore with us the intriguing and often unexpected sides of history!
The unsolved mystery of June 1962 Alcatraz Escape
The June 1962 Alcatraz escape was a prison break from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a maximum-security facility located on an island in San Francisco Bay, undertaken by inmates Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin. The three men were able…
The Mayans of Tikal used a highly advanced water purification system
A new study from the University of Cincinnati suggests that the inhabitants of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal located in the jungles of Guatemala used minerals to purify the…
Antediluvian Maps: Evidence of advanced civilizations before written history
The time ‘before the great flood’ is known as the Antediluvian Period, sometimes known as the pre-flood period. This time period is defined in the Bible as the time between…
Unsolved mystery of MV Joyita: What happened to the people aboard?
In 1955, a boat's entire crew of 25 completely disappeared even though the boat itself didn't actually sink!
Was the Egyptian Crown Prince Thutmose the real Moses?
According the Book of Exodus, the Israelites began their trek out of Egypt once the plagues had persuaded the pharaoh to set them free. However, before long the pharaoh had…
Geological study shows that the Great Sphinx of Giza is 800,000 years old!
The Giza Plateau is one of the most spectacular and mysterious places on Earth. There we can find the Great Sphinx and the ancient construction that attracted researchers since its…
The mystery of the 7,000-year-old Ubaid lizardmen: Reptilians in ancient Sumer??
It is widely recognised in mainstream archaeology that civilisation began in Iraq, in ancient Mesopotamia, with the vast Sumerian civilization. There is, however, an archaeological find at the Al Ubaid…
802 tombs and the ‘Book of the Dead’ were discovered in necropolis of Lisht in Egypt
Egypt continues to discover facts about its past. In September 2018, more than 800 tombs were discovered in a relatively unknown archaeological site. The artifacts were buried in a necropolis…
The Joelma Building – A haunting tragedy
Edifício Praça da Bandeira, better known by its former name, Joelma Building, is one of the most imposing buildings in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which burned down by more than four…
