The Blood of Snails: How Tyrian Purple Became the World’s Most Expensive Dye
A substance existed that was worth three times its weight in gold.
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A substance existed that was worth three times its weight in gold.
The Blood of Snails: How Tyrian Purple Became the World’s Most Expensive Dye Read More »
In 1972, two brothers hunting grouse in northwestern Greenland stumbled upon a rocky crevasse that held a find dating back to approximately 1475.
Frozen in Time: The 500-Year-Old Secrets of the Qilakitsoq Mummies Read More »
In Denmark, reaching the age of 25 is marked by a specific and public ritual for those who are not yet married.
The Cinnamon Challenge: Denmark’s Age 25 Tradition Read More »
In the town of Dartmouth, Devon, stands a Victorian building that has held the official status of a railway station for over 160 years.
The Railway Station with No Trains: The Dartmouth Paradox Read More »
In December 1980, the twin military bases of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge in Suffolk, England, became the site of a documented encounter with unidentified lights.
Midnight in the Pines: The Real Events of Rendlesham Forest Read More »
In the 3rd century BCE, Archimedes designed a vessel so massive it defied the naval standards of the ancient world.
The Floating Fortress: The Engineering Marvel of Syracusia Read More »
Amidst the chaos and exhaustion of the front lines, a strange report began to circulate among the troops and the public back home.
The Archers of Agincourt: The Truth Behind the Angels of Mons Read More »
Instead, he was a veterinary student named Barry Larkin, carrying a homemade contraption that would go down in history as one of the most successful pranks ever executed.
The Flaming Underwear: How a Student Fooled the Olympic World Read More »
In the mountain town of Aspen, Colorado, a bizarre and hazardous phenomenon has emerged among the local dog population.
The Strange Reality of High-Altitude Canine Intoxication Read More »
In 70 A.D., the Roman Empire faced a financial crisis that threatened to collapse the government.
The Secret History of the Roman Liquid Gold Tax Read More »