History Obscura

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A Brief History of Dictatorship Jun 02, 2020

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With the world seemingly crumbling at our feet, here's a reminder of the times humanity saw it all before--and kept right on kicking and screaming for equality.

A Pope’s Corpse Goes on Trial May 30, 2020

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The papacy was not the well-oiled machine you might expect it was in the early Medieval period--in fact, poisonings, wars, coups and in this case, all those things plus a corpse trial could characterize one's rule over the Roman Catholic Church.

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Jack the Ripper: Upon Closer Inspection May 26, 2020

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Sure, there are probably more theories as to the identity of Jack the Ripper than there were victims--but here's a good one!

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Vasco da Gama in Africa, 1497 May 23, 2020

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A tale of adventure, sign language, colonialism and "negroes."

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Astronaut Gordon Cooper on UFOs May 19, 2020

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On several occasions, NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper witnessed UFO activity that he claims was subsequently overlooked or covered up by Project Blue Book.

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Friedrich Jurgenson Discovers EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) May 16, 2020

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In 1959, Sweden artist Friedrich Jurgenson was trying to record birdsong on tape. Upon playback, however, he heard something very strange. That was the beginning of EVP research as we know it today, which is used by ghost hunters, reincarnationists and other people hunting for an unseen truth.

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A German Among New World Cannibals May 12, 2020

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In 1547, Hans Staden set out on an adventure that very nearly got him eaten by the Tupinambá people of Brazil.

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Columbus’ Description of His Voyage to the ”Indies” May 09, 2020

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Christopher Columbus was certain he had discovered a short route between Spain and India in 1492. This is his letter to the King and Queen of Spain upon returning to Europe, in which he tells of all the marvels he has found in the "Indian islands."

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The Blood Countess of Transylvania May 05, 2020

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Countess Elizabeth Bathory is the first documented female serial killer, with a penchant for horrific homemade youth serums.

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Ancient Aliens May 02, 2020