Khopesh Sword: The iconic weapon that forged the history of Ancient Egypt
The Khopesh sword played a significant role in several legendary battles, including the battle of Kadesh, fought between the Egyptians and the Hittites.
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!
Tsutomu Yamaguchi: The man who survived two atomic bombs
On the morning of August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later, a second bomb was dropped on the city…
Nikola Tesla and his travel in time
The idea that humans are capable of time travel has captured the imagination of millions around the world. If we look back in history, we will find numerous texts that…
The ghost of the Kitima restaurant in Cape Town
The Kronendal was established in the 1670’s and it was the first farm in the Hout Bay. Today, the homestead is known as Kitima Restaurant and is one of the…
Cherokee tribe and the Nunnehi Beings – travelers from another world!
They were amazed by the existence of invisible entities, who came to confront the invaders.
Angus Barbieri: An incredible man who survived a long 382 days without eating food
Angus Barbieri, 26, was weighing in at a whopping 207kg when he decided he was sick of being overweight.
Kungagraven: A giant tomb with mysterious symbols around it
The tomb was constructed around 1500 BC. Because there are no artifacts that can help date the site with any more specificity, the site is habitually dated to the Early Bronze Age.
The world’s oldest pyramid is hidden in Mount Padang, scientists claim
When Dutch colonists became the first Europeans to discover Gunung (Mount) Padang in the early 20th century, they must have been awestruck by the sheer scale of their ancient stone surroundings.
17th-century ‘vampire’ skeleton was found pinned to the ground with a sickle around the neck
In 2022, the skeleton of a young woman once suspected of being a "vampire" was unearthed by archaeologists in Poland. Her body was discovered in a 17th-century graveyard, with an iron sickle around her neck and a triangular padlock on her big toe, supposedly to prevent her from wreaking havoc from beyond the grave.
Paula Jean Welden’s mysterious disappearance still haunts the town of Bennington
Paula Jean Welden was an American college student who disappeared in December 1946, while walking on Vermont's Long Trail hiking route. Her mysterious disappearance led to the creation of the Vermont State Police. However, Paula Welden has never been found since, and the case has left behind only a few bizarre theories.
