Discover two of history's most bizarre events: the 38-minute Anglo-Zanzibar War and Spain's El Colacho festival where devils jump over babies, showcasing humanity's strangest moments in war and tradition.
Discover five extraordinary phenomena that challenge our understanding of reality, from tool-using octopuses to light-emitting black holes, unique cultural traditions, fusion cuisine, and revolutionary medical breakthroughs.
The tragic tale of Boston's Great Molasses Flood of 1919, where a massive industrial tank burst, sending a deadly wave of molasses through the city's North End, killing 21 and changing industrial safety forever.
In 1518, a mysterious dancing plague struck Strasbourg, causing hundreds of people to dance uncontrollably for days, leading to numerous deaths and becoming one of history's most bizarre mass hysteria events.
Discover the extraordinary life of Hypatia, Alexandria's brilliant astronomer, whose revolutionary work in astronomy and mathematics continues to influence modern science, alongside other captivating mysteries of our universe.
Discover four forgotten historical events that shaped our world: the dark year of 536 AD, the lost territory of Frankland, the great onion market crisis, and Japan's female samurai warriors.
A fascinating account of two historical events - the 1518 Dancing Plague and the Great Stink of 1858 - that led to significant social reforms in European society.
Experience Spain's most bizarre festival where men dressed as devils leap over babies in a centuries-old ritual believed to cleanse original sin and protect infants from evil spirits.
The unsolved case of an unidentified man found dead on Somerton Beach in 1948, featuring mysterious codes, possible espionage connections, and a puzzling Persian message that continues to baffle investigators.
Discover five extraordinary cultural traditions that challenge our modern understanding, from Denmark's cinnamon-throwing custom to Indonesia's intense grief rituals.
A fascinating exploration of supernatural beings across different cultures, from the mournful Banshee of Ireland to the vengeful Pontianak of Southeast Asia, and the modern Vanishing Hitchhiker legend.
