May 19, 2012

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About Shelly Barclay

Shelly Barclay writes on a variety of topics from animal facts to mysteries in history. Her main focus is military and political history. She is a writer for the Boston History Examiner, Military History Examiner and the Boston American Revolution History Examiner. She also writes for a local historical society newsletter. Shelly was a professional cook for 10 years and still has a passion for food. She cooks and writes about cooking nearly every day. She produces a wide variety of content, on top of her niches. Shelly is a stepmother, a former military, current veteran wife, sister of four and aunt of seven (so far).

Search for the Third Buddha of Bamiyan

Gap left by one destroyed Buddha courtesy of Mr. Afghanistan

The two giant Buddhas in Afghanistan were truly unmatched. However, according to at least one contemporary witness account, they were not alone.

Can We Achieve Immortality?

Depiction of the Fountain of Youth on Currency

Research is coming closer to showing that immortality is not just the stuff of legend.

Where is the Tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Antony?

The Death of Cleopatra by Valentine Cameron Prinsep

The story of Mark Antony and Cleopatra is among the most famous love stories of all time. Like Romeo and Juliet, their story is one of Shakespeare’s revered tragedies.

Was There Cannibalism in the Donner Party?

Map of the encampments of the Donner Party

The story of the Donner Party is one of struggle, family ties, survival and tragedy. While the story is partly that of an amazing journey, it is remembered for a gruesome detail, one that disgusts at the same time that it fascinates.

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The Mystery of the Burke & Hare Murder Dolls

Drawing of the two killers

The story of the Burke and Hare Murder Dolls starts with a series of murders committed in Edinburgh, Scotland that occurred in the late 1820s.

What Happened to Bobby Dunbar?

Bobby Dunbar

The mystery of Bobby Dunbar is one that is almost more terrifying than a murder mystery. It is the story of a child lost and another likely taken from its mother and guardian to replace the lost boy.