Myra Hindley and her lover Ian Brady are responsible for the kidnapping, sexual abuse, torture and murder of 5 children under the age of 16. Belle Gunness is among the most horrific American serial killers.
In Sparta, luxury was unheard of. Food for Spartans was a means of survival, not an item of individual choice. The entire population ate in mess halls, which in Ancient Greek were called sistii or lunch clubs .
Niccolò Machiavelli is a renowned historical figure, remembered over the generations for saying, If a ruler wants to keep his power, the road to this is the use of force and all kinds of lies and deception.
During the 19th century, paleontologists Edward Cope and Othniel Marsh began digging in search of a new species of dinosaur. The 2 scientists began their expedition as friends but a rift grew between them with the discovery of fossils in 1860.
Moldova got its name from a dog named Molda. It was the pet of a Transylvanian ruler named Dragoș. The legend goes that during a hunt, Molda attacked a bull and during the struggle both the bull and the ruler's favorite dog died.
When it comes to sexual relations, the Bible is categorical in that they must be monogamous. They are allowed only when the man and woman are wed in holy matrimony. But why then does the church preach self-restraint?
The planet Earth formed 4. 54 billion years ago. And while until recently it was believed that life here began 3. 8 billion years ago, scientists have proven that this actually happened a lot earlier.
If you've never heard the name Philippe Petit, you need to quickly fix this mistake, because he is one of the best magicians out there. He has walked in the sky without using any sort of visual illusions.
Ralph and Wilbert Torres are 2 brothers, who in the 20s of the last century shocked the entire world with their telepathic abilities. The mystery surrounding them deepened with their sudden disappearance.
The legend of Prometheus has made its way to us thanks to ancient Greek myths. The legend goes that a long time ago, before humans, there were only animals. The sea was filled with fish, the land was home to all kinds of animals. . .
The reign of the Ming dynasty was of key historical importance for China. It began in 1368, founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, whose imperial reign continued for 31 years.
Houses similar in appearance to boats, with bison horns lining the exterior walls (a symbol of wealth), are a common sight in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. These types of houses are called tongkonan and are designed for the dead.
Sarah and Gabriel Chrisman, an eccentric married couple, completely reject reality, their daily life subjected entirely to the habits of the 80s and 90s of the 19th century.