Surtshellir Mysteries of Viking Bandits, Mutilations, and the Fire Giant
Surtshellir, or Surt's Cave, is a lava tube containing well-preserved Viking structures and artifacts from the early settlement of Iceland.| Historic Mysteries
For a person’s misdeeds to truly stand out during the atrocities of WW2 they must… The post Dr. Satan: The Terrifying French Serial Killer of WW2 Paris appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Surtshellir, or Surt's Cave, is a lava tube containing well-preserved Viking structures and artifacts from the early settlement of Iceland.| Historic Mysteries
Kitum Cave in Kenya may be one of the most deadly places on Earth. How did its darkened depths come to hold so many deadly infectious diseases?| Historic Mysteries
Project A119 was one of the crazier concepts of the Space Race and the Cold War . Why did the US want to nuke the Moon, and what thankfully stopped them?| Historic Mysteries
Why do we have different blood types? It seems that there was a distinct advantage in having differing blood groups across the human race, but to what purpose?| Historic Mysteries
The global cooling theory of the 1970s, now debunked, once had scientists and the public fearing a new ice age. Discover why this theory emerged and how it was disproven.| Historic Mysteries
The 1904 Dogger Bank Incident, where the Russian Navy mistakenly attacked British trawlers, led to an international crisis and exposed the dangers of military paranoia.| Historic Mysteries
Williamina Fleming's journey from a maid to a pioneering Harvard astronomer exemplifies resilience and intellect, inspiring women and redefining their potential in science.| Historic Mysteries
Chicago's skyline dazzles but a chilling mystery lurks beneath. Over 50 strangled women raise the question: Is a Chicago Strangler hiding in the Windy City?| Historic Mysteries
Viktor Belenko's defection with the MiG-25 Foxbat provided the West with crucial Cold War intelligence and a significant propaganda victory.| Historic Mysteries
Political assassinations have been a persistent issue throughout history, affecting leaders from Julius Caesar to modern times.| Historic Mysteries
Who carved the Burke and Hare Murder Dolls, placed them in wooden coffins, and stashed them in a cliffside niche in the 1800s? And why? The post Mystery of the Burke and Hare Murder Dolls appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
In the ingenious world of 'De Rebus Bellicis', ancient Rome’s military minds devised armored warships and more, shaping the future of warfare.| Historic Mysteries
The Heaven's Gate cult mass suicide did not happen all at once - 15 committed suicide on 24 March, 15 on 25 March, and nine on 26 March. The post The Heaven’s Gate Cult appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The Ancient Egyptians held a deep-seated belief in the afterlife, and their spirituality and mythology… The post The Indestructibles and the Ancient Egyptian Journey to the Afterlife appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
When it comes to ancient Egyptian history, it can be incredibly hard to separate fact… The post Sesostris, the Mythical Pharaoh Who Invaded Europe appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Deep within the lush forests and secluded valleys of the Hawaiian Islands exists a fascinating… The post The Menehune: Hidden People of the Forests of Hawai’i appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Did you know Chinese pyromancy guided emperors using fiery cracks in bones? This lost art revealed the future, influencing politics, and daily life in early Chinese society.| Historic Mysteries
Throughout World War II Nazi Germany was a crucible of advanced and experimental aviation technology.… The post The Lippisch P-Planes: Nazi Germany’s Literal Ramjets appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
In the dark realm of Nazi archaeology, Heinrich Himmler's Ahnenerbe twisted history to support Aryan supremacy, manipulating science to justify horrific ideologies.| Historic Mysteries
The Dolmen of Soto, dating back to 3000 BC, unveils Spain's ancient past with celestial alignments, artifacts, and insights into early human rituals.| Historic Mysteries
Hidden away in Türkiye and Armenia, ancient citadels dot the landscape. These are all that remains of the Urartu, the forgotten fortress kingdom of Anatolia.| Historic Mysteries
In 146 BC the Romans burned Corinth. As its great reserves of metals melted together, something the Romans called “Corinthian Bronze” emerged. Or did it?| Historic Mysteries
Türkiye’s Gobekli Tepe has long been considered the world’s oldest settlement, an extraordinary outlier. Here,… The post Boncuklu Tarla: The Town Older than Gobekli Tepe appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Fermi’s Paradox is a huge problem at the heart of our understanding of the universe. Aliens should be everywhere, but as Fermi said: “Where is Everybody?”| Historic Mysteries
Thomas Edison is often seen as one of history’s great inventors. A closer look, however, suggests he might’ve been better at stealing ideas, than creating them.| Historic Mysteries
For millennia humans have known codes are the best way to keep a secret. However, these codebreakers have shown that with enough time, no code is unbreakable.| Historic Mysteries
Of all the things that go bump in the night, few monsters haunt our dreams… The post Monster in the Village: Petar Blagojevic, the Vampire of Kisiljevo appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The FBI’s surveillance encompasses a wide spectrum of individuals, extending beyond notorious criminals to encompass… The post Why the FBI Has Always Spied On Celebrities (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Not all crimes are created equal, and across history certain heists stand out as legendary… The post The Most Famous Break-In Heists In History (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Anne Frank’s story, told in her diary, met with tragedy just before the end of WW2. Many think the Frank family met with betrayal. Was Anne Frank betrayed?| Historic Mysteries
King Bran the Blessed, king of ravens is at the heart of Welsh mythology. How did he sacrifice himself for his country, and where does he lie today?| Historic Mysteries
Creevykeel Court Tomb is a cursed Neolithic site. Ghosts haunt its stones, said to be the resting place of giants, and strange lights have been seen at night.| Historic Mysteries
On medieval buildings in England, a strange face can be seen carved on walls. We call him the Green Man. But who was he originally, and why is he everywhere?| Historic Mysteries
In the 1950s it seemed that nuclear power could solve all our problems. Riding this wave, Ford unveiled a nuclear car. Was the world ready for the Nucleon?| Historic Mysteries
Over the years the Bermuda Triangle has spawned countless tales. Would we be so fascinated by this area of North Atlantic Ocean if we knew the truth?| Historic Mysteries
Locusta of Gaul was a shadowy figure in the early Roman Empire. Was she a serial killer? A victim, or a murderer of emperors? Who was Nero’s poisoner?| Historic Mysteries
The mysterious Ozersk, known as City 40, was not on any maps. Completely walled off, it was home to a covert Soviet nuclear program.| Historic Mysteries
A Dark Age is characterised by loss of knowledge and lack of records. In our impermanent society does that mean we are in one now?| Historic Mysteries
The end of the Japanese Battleship Mutsu was as shocking as it was unexpected. How did a massive explosion split her in two in a supposedly safe harbor?| Historic Mysteries
Over the years the US military has gone to great lengths to maintain its superiority. Sadly, this includes carrying out some outrageous human experiments.| Historic Mysteries
The vast and impossibly ancient necropolis in Saqqara in the Egyptian desert is filled with… The post Trendsetter: Djoser and the First Pyramid in Egypt appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Everyone makes mistakes, but some mistakes are much bigger than others. For these people their mix-ups weren’t just embarrassing, they were deadly.| Historic Mysteries
Paranthropus is something of a mystery. It isn’t a species of human, but it certainly looked like one. What was this strange cousin, and what happened to it?| Historic Mysteries
Cogito, ergo sum. I think, therefore I am. But the problem is, this is literally all we can say about the universe. This is the problem of solipsism.| Historic Mysteries
Disney is a cultural behemoth, a cornerstone of western society. One of the most successful… The post The Prism that Split Light and the Lost Magic of Disney appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Kosmos 954 was an ill-advised project from the start: a flawed satellite with nuclear material on board. When it failed, a fallout disaster was inevitable.| Historic Mysteries
Why do so many religions feature a myth where a god dies and is resurrected? Why does this god die, and what can their death tell us about what religion is?| Historic Mysteries
The Houston Riot of 1917 was a pivotal moment in American history, although one sometimes… The post The Houston Riot of 1917: First World War Violence appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The key to early Hebrew history is that they were immigrants. They arrived in a… The post Canaanite Ba’al: Who Ruled in the Holy Land Before the Hebrew God? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Why is Humpty Dumpty an egg? Why would an egg be on a wall, and giant, and anthropomorphized? Why are there horses and a king? What is going on?| Historic Mysteries
When looking for the inspiration behind Hannibal Lecter, few remember a dapper Mexican doctor who Thomas Harris once met. Could Dr. Lecter have been a real man?| Historic Mysteries
According to reports, something lurks in the forests of Vermont. Is there a monster out there? And did this terror, known as “the Awful” inspire H.P. Lovecraft?| Historic Mysteries
Far out in the wild steppe of Mongolia, carved rocks dot the landscape. Dated to the Bronze Age, nobody knows who carved the Mongolian Deer Stones, or why.| Historic Mysteries
During the 17th and 18th centuries Europe saw a wave of strange suicide-murders. Why were people openly killing others hoping to be executed as punishment?| Historic Mysteries
HAARP is officially research station studying the weather. However the defense funding it has received leave some wondering if it could be something more.| Historic Mysteries
120 years ago, divers found the Antikythera Mechanism off Greece’s coast. An ancient mechanical computer, it was centuries ahead of its time.| Historic Mysteries
G Warren Shufelt’s claims were outlandish: a lost ancient race of lizard people under LA. But had his new machine found evidence, and tunnels filled with gold?| Historic Mysteries
Few American presidents, barring perhaps recent exceptions, have courted as much scandal and controversy as… The post Treasonous Ambition: Did Nixon Stall Vietnam Peace Talks to Get Elected? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692, a dark chapter in American history, saw 200 people… The post Shocking Myths About the Salem Witch Trials (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The stunning Mold Gold Cape is from a forgotten time, hidden in a grave at the heart of the Hill of the Goblins. But who was buried there in such finery?| Historic Mysteries
In the secluded hills of 18th-century France, a monstrous terror lurked. Known as the Beast… The post Terrorizing 18th Century France: The Beast of Gévaudan (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
In Vietnam, the US wanted victory above all else. Project 100,000 and the use of low-IQ troops as cannon fodder showed how far they were prepared to go.| Historic Mysteries
Our climate is changing rapidly, but not for the first time. There may be lessons we can learn from the last period of rapid change, known as the Younger Dryas.| Historic Mysteries
Few things spark technological innovation like warfare and a sad truth is much of the… The post Operation Popeye: Make Mud, not War appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Charles Shelton was shot down during Vietnam and taken prisoner. Nobody knows what happened next. What happened to “the last POW of Vietnam”?| Historic Mysteries
The Camp Van Dorn massacre seems impossible: could 1,200 US soldiers have been executed by their own side? But sometimes not everything you read is true.| Historic Mysteries
It is often said that the Native American peoples of the great plains of North… The post The Buffalo Jump: Hunting with Gravity, Native American Style appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The Alhambra of Spain is impossibly beautiful. But hidden beneath the façade is an engineering marvel, which seemingly defied gravity in bringing water uphill.| Historic Mysteries
Gnaeus Maricus Coriolanus is a hero of the early Roman Republic. So why is it that nothing was written about him until 200 years after he died?| Historic Mysteries
According to Catholic doctrine, good people get into heaven. So, where were the good people before Heaven, and Christianity, was a thing? They were in Limbo.| Historic Mysteries
It was a fact of medieval life that you could die a sinner. However sin eaters, on the edge of society, could take that sin away for beer and a loaf of bread.| Historic Mysteries
Stained with the blood of fallen Nazis, the Blutfahne was a sacred flag to the Third Reich. But after the Second World War it mysteriously disappeared.| Historic Mysteries
To the outside world, Camp Century seemed to be a research station. But in reality it was the home of Project Iceworm, a secret US nuclear Arctic missile base.| Historic Mysteries
The Testimonium Flavianum is a rare mention of Jesus in antiquity. And in it a Jewish historian describes Jesus as the “Messiah”. Is it a Christian forgery?| Historic Mysteries
It’s no secret that the mafia played a role in building Las Vegas. But it might surprise you to learn that the Mormon mafia that helped build Sin City too!| Historic Mysteries
Nestled on the southern incline of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, the Tarpeian Rock stands… The post The Tarpeian Rock: Ancient Rome’s Gruesome Place of Death appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
In 1820 a radical plot was hatched in the heart of London. Its aim was… The post The Cato Street Conspiracy: Murderous Intent or Police Entrapment? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
12th century Spain was a battlefield. In the fight against the Moors, a Holy Order was born in defense of a great castle. These were the Knights of Calatrava.| Historic Mysteries
Time and again, a similar theme emerges in the ancient and original religions of the… The post Dyeus: The Indo-European Sky God Who did it all First appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
How much of the Gospel narrative of Jesus’s life is generally agreed on as true? If you believe the Toledot Yeshu, Jesus is a very different figure indeed.| Historic Mysteries
The vastness of the ocean hides numerous unsolved mysteries, particularly surrounding shipwrecks and disappearances. One… The post Five Shipwreck Mysteries That Remain Unsolved (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Most man-made satellites operate in the same way. And then there is “Palladium at Night”, an classified spy satellite that moves across the sky like no other.| Historic Mysteries
In 1325, an ordinary bucket gained unprecedented notoriety as the alleged trigger for the War… The post War of the Bucket: How a Bucket Killed 2000 People (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The tales of King Arthur and his knights of the round table weave a rich… The post Sir Marrok: The Werewolf at the Court of King Arthur appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
When the Reichstag, seat of the German Government, was gutted by fire in 1933 Hitler seized control. Was the fire a communist plot, or did the Nazis do it?| Historic Mysteries
Today Queen Elizabeth I is one of England’s best-remembered monarchs, but she wasn’t always so… The post Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington: The Plots Against Queen Elizabeth appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Japan in the last years of WW2 was feared for its kamikaze pilots. But with the Kaiten they developed an even more terrifying weapon under the waves.| Historic Mysteries
India is a land of constant reinvention. Through its history, cities have grown from the… The post Muziris: Phantom Lost City of Southernmost India appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Decoding ancient manuscripts has long puzzled scholars, with some texts remaining inscrutable throughout history. The… The post Mysterious Books History Can’t Explain (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The Herodium, a huge fortress built near Jerusalem by Herod the Great, could be just another of his grand fortifications. But could it also be Herod’s tomb?| Historic Mysteries
Have you heard the story of the angry deity and the flood? The one where… The post Sounds Familiar: Deucalion and the Greek Flood Myth appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
In 1858, London faced the repercussions of centuries of reckless waste disposal into the River… The post Smelly Facts About London’s Great Stink of 1858 (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
What if the Sun wasn’t alone in our solar system? What if there was a twin to our star, beyond the planets? Dubbed “Nemesis”, it may be killing life on Earth.| Historic Mysteries
In all of Christianity no figure (except perhaps God or Satan) evokes as much fear… The post Apocalypse Now: The Antichrist Unraveled appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Did you know that according to local folklore Brittany in France has its very own… The post The Tale of Dahut and the Lost City of Ys appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
When Caligula was assassinated in AD41 it was done to restore the Roman Republic. Why instead did we get Emperor Claudius, and centuries of a Roman Empire?| Historic Mysteries
Classical paintings throughout history hint at mysterious celestial phenomena, fueling speculation about unidentified flying objects… The post Do These Classical Paintings Contain UFOs? (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
