The Portuguese Bank Note Scandal of 1925
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 23, 2023
Throughout the annals of history there have been individuals who have sought to deceive others by producing counterfeit versions of precious...
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That Time When Hartlepool Hanged a Monkey
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 17, 2023
On the coast of northeast England, lies the town of Hartlepool, and from this large town in County Durham comes a humorous legend about a mo...
The Perfect Crime: The Murchison Murders
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 16, 2023
Arthur Upfield is one Australia's most underrated writers. His literary contributions often remain overshadowed by the brilliance of his...
The 1,000-Ton Nazi Tank That Was Never Built
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 11, 2023
In the midst of the Second World War, the Nazis unveiled prototypes for an array of extraordinary weaponry, spanning colossal aircraft, adva...
The Great Yarmouth Suspension Bridge Collapse of 1845
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 9, 2023
The year was 1845 and the Cooke's Royal Circus was in town. All of Great Yarmouth was brimming with excitement. The Cooke’s Royal Circus...
Wanggongchang Explosion: A 17th Century Disaster That Nearly Destroyed Beijing
Kaushik Patowary
Aug 8, 2023
Gunpowder, a volatile and explosive substance composed of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur, has played a significant role in shaping history....
Skeleton Lovers
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 31, 2023
Embracing, the act of holding someone or something close, goes far beyond a physical gesture; it is a powerful expression of love that trans...
The Daredevil Wing Walking Pioneers
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 26, 2023
It took less than two decades from the Wright Brothers’ initial modest flight for stunt flying to become a phenomenon. It started after the ...
Leendert Hasenbosch: The Gay Soldier Who Was Marooned on a Deserted Island
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 25, 2023
In January 1726, a British East India Company ship named James and Mary landed on Ascension Island. While exploring the island, the crew st...
The Sad Tale of Ethelbert The Orca
Kaushik Patowary
Jul 18, 2023
Orcas or killer whales have an enormous range, inhabiting all of the world's oceans. In the northeast Atlantic, they appear in abundance...
