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A Dime Saved

Deception has a long history in human storytelling. People have always told tall tales and fabricated stories, sometimes to impress, sometimes to protect, and sometimes just for the thrill of it. From mythical creatures to legendary curses, these untruths have left a lasting mark on humanity's collective imagination.

12 Biggest Lies Told in Human History

War History Online

The Germans developed numerous vehicles over the course of the Second World War, but none was more curious than the Kugelpanzer.

WWII Historians Still Don't Understand Why Germany Created The Kugelpanzer

The US Sun

AN HISTORIAN has revealed the disturbing horrors of “human zoos” – where human beings were treated like animals by cruel, racist keepers. Guido Gryseels, the former boss of the Africa Museum where King Leopold II opened the disturbing exhibit, told The Sun that Belgium still needs to come to terms with its brutal colonial past. […]

Inside Belgium’s disgraceful ‘human zoo’ – where country’s brutal colonial past was exhibited by King Leopold II

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History is, sadly, replete with examples of man’s cruelty towards his fellow man.From modern-day terrorist attacks to medieval torture methods, we are constantly reminded of humankind’s propensity towards inflicting pain on others.And yet, when it comes to the worst, or “cruellest”, death in history, one man is widely regarded as the unfortunate chart-topper, based on the sheer horror of the range of abuses he endured.György Dózsa was a Hungarian revolutionary, born in 1470, who came to lead a peasants revolt against the country’s nobility.He and his fellow rebels successfully killed thousands of members of the ruling classes – burning their...

The ‘worst death in history’ was suffered by an unfortunate rebel

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

For almost 2,000 years, a once-bustling city in the desert of Saudi Arabia was left abandoned to the sands of time.Hegra, a thriving international trade hub in the first century AD, fell into a steady decline after it was annexed by the Roman empire in 106 AD.Then, in the centuries that followed, it was all but forgotten: occasionally mentioned by pilgrims on their way to Mecca, but left largely untouched.Yet languishing in the burning sun for nearly two millennia left the extraordinary site remarkably well-preserved.And now it has finally opened up to both tourists and experts who are hailing it...

Breathtaking ancient city discovered in the desert reveals secrets of a forgotten civilisation

A VILLA on the shore of Lake Bogensee in a forest north of Berlin hides a terrible dark past. The abandoned Villa Bogensee in the town of Wandlitz once owned by infamous Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels serves a terrible reminder to Germany’s Nazi past. Closed to the public, the villa has since become a […]

Inside abandoned Nazi estate once owned by Hitler’s propaganda minister left to rot as officials struggle to find buyer

You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. Native American tradition and accomplishments are vast and steeped in incredible feats. From women warriors to your favorite movie snack, Native American tribes have contributed more to society than you...

19 Facts Many People Don’t Know About Native Americans

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While some landmarks retain the glory and standing of time passed, others fall into disrepair, neglect, and eventually abandonment. Some […]

The Horrific History Behind Six Abandoned American Landmarks

If you’re someone who genuinely loves history, it will come as no surprise to you that our past is filled with civilizations that once thrived but have since vanished. And if you ask me, there’s something so tantalizingly mysterious and bizarre about them. From advanced societies swallowed by the sands of time to cultures that disappeared without a trace, there are so many fascinating examples out there. So, let us challenge your understanding of the past, and introduce you to some of the world’s weirdest lost civilizations.

The Weirdest Lost Civilizations Throughout History

On October 26, 1881, the most famous Wild West battle took place, and it only lasted 30 seconds. This is thanks to Doc Holliday, a dentist, deputy, and outlaw. His story has inspired many books, music, TV shows, and movies. But how many of these fictional Doc Holliday stories are true?

Hollywood Westerns Lied To Us – Here’s The Truth About Doc Holliday (The Photos Are Chilling)

The Independent

 An “elite grave” from the 12th century uncovered in Mongolia sheds fresh light on the poorly understood period before the rise of the world’s greatest conqueror, Ghengis Khan.The grave, now called the Khar Nuur burial, was built in the years between the collapse of the Khitan Empire around 1125AD and the rise of the Mongol Empire in 1206AD.Historical records of this era are mostly restrospective accounts written decades or even centuries after Ghengis Khan established the Mongol Empire.The Khitan Empire, which was established in the 10th century and covered most of eastern and central Mongolia at its peak, started...

Mysterious tomb reveals what Mongolia was like before Genghis Khan

A new study has uncovered a stark correlation between the wealth of members of Congress who are descendants of slave owners and those who are not, raising new questions about privilege and the nature of generational wealth in America. Published in PLOS ONE, the study reveals that members of Congress...

Members of Congress who are descendants of slave owners are at least $4m richer than those who are not, new study finds

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

In the early 20th century, Japan was focused on strengthening its military power. The country wanted to become a key global force and understood the importance of modernizing its military to reach this goal. One significant step toward this goal was the development of the Nambu pistol, which was used during both the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II.

The Rare WWII Japanese Pistol Now Fetching Top Dollar in the U.S.

Ariel Geller's family was invited for a guided tour of Haifa's Hecht Museum in Israel, a few days after the four-year-old smashed a rare, 3,500-year-old jar in the museum. The museum told the BBC the crockery dated back to the Bronze Age between 2200 and 1500BC - and was a rare artefact because it was so intact.

Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar returns to museum

Archaeologists have unearthed a "stunning" Bronze Age burial chamber on one of Dartmoor’s most isolated hills. Experts discovered a stone-built box, sometimes known as a cist, at Cut Hill during a three-day dig earlier this month. Radiocarbon dating of charcoal found inside suggests the chamber, used to bury the...

'Stunning' burial chamber unearthed on Dartmoor

Mens Journal

Archaeologists and scientists excavating the pre-Colombian settlement Paquimé uncovered disturbing details of an ancient ritual sacrifice.

Archaeologists Unearth Grim Details of Ancient Religious Ritual

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What Was Happening in Rhodesia Prior to the Outbreak of the Bush War?

Among military enthusiasts and historians, the Rhodesian Bush War is a relatively vague and understudied conflict. There are many misconceptions that exist and, sadly, even those...

What Was Happening in Rhodesia Prior to the Outbreak of the Bush War?

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