Our human ancestors didn’t have the luxury of modern medicine that we enjoy today. They had to deal with the raw pain of surgical procedures using nothing more than natural remedies and “cures” from old wives’ tales. No licensed practitioners administered anesthesia to make these patients completely numb or render them unconscious. Thus, plants and

It’s not all tea, crumpets, and royal weddings in the United Kingdom. In fact, Britain is home to some downright bizarre and truly weird and wonderful festivals. To some outsiders, the Brits may seem prim, proper, and a bit too serious at times. But a closer look will dispel that notion. From ancient pagan rites

History is a fickle thing. Sometimes, the simplest events are immortalized while major events are forgotten. But the beauty of the Internet is that we can bring forgotten accomplishments out of the shadows and shine a light on them again. The achievements of these women are something that should not go uncredited or unknown. These

Many serial killers collect twisted and chilling souvenirs, often referred to as “trophies,” from the scenes of their crimes. This can be anything from a lock of their victim’s hair to one of their personal belongings. But what happens when a serial killer likes to document a cold-blooded murder in a photograph? Even worse, what

Few historical figures have been more vilified than the Roman emperor Nero. In fact, his very name has become synonymous with evil, debauchery, and decadence. After all, he’s been blamed for setting fire to Rome, murdering his mother, erecting a 37-meter (120 ft) statue of himself, and torturing Christians—all contributing to his enduring legacy and

Cannibalism: the act of eating a member of one’s own species. It is as brutal and bizarre as it gets, and make no mistake—humans are not exempt from the practice. In fact, humans have been practicing cannibalism for as long as there have been humans. It is very probable that each and every single person

With water covering over 70 percent of the Earth, the contents and inhabitants of our oceans, rivers, and lakes can be mysterious. Many large creatures living in the ocean or in fresh water have become popular with the public and are even featured on various television shows. However, small aquatic creatures are not as well-known

Pablo Escobar was a family man, a giver to the poor, and one of the wealthiest and most feared criminals ever to have lived. In less than two decades, he became more than just the head of the Medellin Cartel; he was also known as Don Pablo, El Padrino, (“The Godfather”), and El Zar de