May 26, 2013

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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).

Was Ben Zygier Prisoner X?

Was Ben Zygier Prisoner X?

All of the elements of Ben Zygier’s arrest and imprisonment match up to what little we know about Prisoner X. He was held in Ayalon, he was a dual citizen and he killed himself.

The History and Many Faces of Santa Claus

FatherChristmastriala

The history of Santa Claus may be based on reality. This article looks into the myth, history and many faces of Santa.

Was Yasser Arafat Poisoned?

Yasser Arafat

Was Yasser Arafat poisoned? Al Jazeera reported that they had found significant amounts of polonium on Arafat’s belongings. and his body will now be exhumed.

Evolution vs Creationism: Mystery or Matter of Opinion?

Skeletons of different human species at the Museum of Science in Boston by Shelly Barclay

Creation vs evolution is an argument that humankind has waged since evolution was first posited as a theory.

What Caused the Little Ice Age?

The Frozen Thames by Abraham Hondius

There are various theories as to why the Earth experienced the Little Ice Age, which affected our planet between 1350-1850.

The Disappearance of Harold Holt

Harold Holt with LBJ 1967

It was not until September 2, 2005 that Harold Holt’s death was officially ruled an accidental drowning.