The Houston Riot of 1917 was a pivotal moment in American history, although one sometimes…
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Perhaps the most famous witch trials of all time were the Salem Witch Trials in…
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Robert Prager was a man who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong…
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Peter Kürten, also known as the Vampire of Dusseldorf, is a warning from history, a…
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It’s not often that legal history and ghost stories go hand in hand. But that’s…
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In 1869, canned mutton was given to the British Navy as a ration. The meat…
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In 1697, William Congreve immortalized the phrase “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned”.…
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At the turn of the 20th century, an indelible mark as left on the French…
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Born on February 26, 1952, Arne Cheyenne Johnson holds a somewhat strange claim to fame.…
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History is full of strange cold cases, unsolved criminal investigations that can stay open for…
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Throughout history, women have had men take credit for their work. In the 1600s, women…
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The pope is seen as a model of purity. However, quite a few popes from…
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In the 17th century, Forfar was a typical tiny Scottish town. It was very secluded…
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When we think of serial killers we think of psychopaths who kill for pleasure, the…
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Major Crimes in History
The Tavora Executions: An Entire Noble Family Put to the Sword
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe world of 18th century Portuguese society was rocked by a political scandal known as…