5 Medieval Torture Devices That'll Make Your Skin Crawl
Vintage & Historical

5 Medieval Torture Devices That'll Make Your Skin Crawl

From shame masks to spiked collars, the dark ages had some unsettling punishment tactics.

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Jump into a century of seldom-seen historical feats. Lose yourself in unusual stories from days gone by. Here's your chance to journey through decades of curious people, places, and stories that stand the test of time.

The Cursed Hope Diamond And Its Many “Victims”
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Engrid Barnett

The Cursed Hope Diamond And Its Many “Victims”

From Hindu gods to deposed monarchs & Titanic dreams, explore this jewel’s tumultuous history.

The Ghost Ship of Northern Kentucky
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

The Ghost Ship of Northern Kentucky

It remained a bit of a celebrity when it was featured in the opening scenes of Madonna’s music video of the song, “Papa Don’t Preach.”

The Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin
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Engrid Barnett

The Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin

Beware! The stories behind these artifacts will make your skin crawl.

The Mystery of Ambrose J. Small, the Missing Millionaire
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Chris Littlechild

The Mystery of Ambrose J. Small, the Missing Millionaire

A string of wild claims continue to swirl around Ambrose J. Small and his disappearance.

The Puzzling Tale of Alfred Packer: The Colorado Cannibal
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Chris Littlechild

The Puzzling Tale of Alfred Packer: The Colorado Cannibal

Having eaten everything, even the leather of their shoes, there was only one food source left.

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Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

The water's frigid temperatures kept the ship in remarkable condition.

Endurance Shipwreck Found 106 Years After Antarctic Sinking

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The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

They unknowingly forged lives as identical as their DNA.

The Uncanny Case of the Jim Twins, Two Estranged Twins Who Led Identical Lives

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The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.

The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy

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