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Dunluce Castle And The Waves
Dunluce Castle And The Waves

The Dramatic Story Of Dunluce Castle, The Famed Medieval Ruins Of Northern Ireland

Though the centuries have taken their toll on Dunluce Castle — a ruined fortress that sits on the seaside cliffs of Country Antrim — it remains as awe-inspiring as ever, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year.

By Erin Kelly Aug 10, 2023

The Dramatic Story Of Dunluce Castle, The Famed Medieval Ruins Of Northern Ireland

Though the centuries have taken their toll on Dunluce Castle — a ruined fortress that sits on the seaside cliffs of Country Antrim — it remains as awe-inspiring as ever, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year.

By Erin Kelly August 10, 2023
Blokhin And The Bodies At Katyn
Blokhin And The Bodies At Katyn

How Josef Stalin’s Favorite Executioner Personally Killed 7,000 Poles During The Katyn Massacre

As Joseph Stalin's chief executioner of the NKVD, Vasily Blokhin is believed to have personally ended tens of thousands of lives.

By Morgan Dunn Dec 14, 2020

How Josef Stalin’s Favorite Executioner Personally Killed 7,000 Poles During The Katyn Massacre

As Joseph Stalin's chief executioner of the NKVD, Vasily Blokhin is believed to have personally ended tens of thousands of lives.

By Morgan Dunn December 14, 2020
Busts Of Nero And Sabina
Busts Of Nero And Sabina

How A Teenage Boy Named Sporus Became Empress Of Rome Under Nero’s Rule

After Emperor Nero allegedly kicked his second wife Sabina to death in 65 A.D., he met a slave boy named Sporus who looked like her. So Nero had him castrated and took him as his bride.

By Andrew Milne Aug 25, 2020

How A Teenage Boy Named Sporus Became Empress Of Rome Under Nero’s Rule

After Emperor Nero allegedly kicked his second wife Sabina to death in 65 A.D., he met a slave boy named Sporus who looked like her. So Nero had him castrated and took him as his bride.

By Andrew Milne August 25, 2020
Prison Of The Man In The Iron Mask
Prison Of The Man In The Iron Mask

Who Was The Man In The Iron Mask, The Anonymous 17th-Century French Prisoner?

Even after his death, the government took great care to hide the identity of the Man in the Iron Mask. His clothes were promptly burned at dawn and his cell was immediately scraped and whitewashed.

By Andrew Milne Mar 5, 2020

Who Was The Man In The Iron Mask, The Anonymous 17th-Century French Prisoner?

Even after his death, the government took great care to hide the identity of the Man in the Iron Mask. His clothes were promptly burned at dawn and his cell was immediately scraped and whitewashed.

By Andrew Milne March 5, 2020
Hope Diamond Alongside Execution Of Marie Antoinette Featured
Hope Diamond Alongside Execution Of Marie Antoinette Featured

The Chilling History Of The Hope Diamond And The Victims Of Its Alleged Curse

Today, the 45-carat Hope Diamond sits safely in the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History, but the brilliant blue gem has purportedly brought death and misfortune to dozens of people associated with it over the past 400 years.

By Katie Serena Jan 3, 2018

The Chilling History Of The Hope Diamond And The Victims Of Its Alleged Curse

Today, the 45-carat Hope Diamond sits safely in the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History, but the brilliant blue gem has purportedly brought death and misfortune to dozens of people associated with it over the past 400 years.

By Katie Serena January 3, 2018
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