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The Glass Delusion- the bizarre belief that medieval royalty were literally made of glass

The Glass Delusion: Unpicking the most bizarre conspiracy theory about medieval royalty

A bizarre condition.

Apr 4, 2026

Wings of Hope- How Juliane Koepcke survived a plane crash and 11 days stranded in the Amazon

Wings of Hope: How Juliane Koepcke survived a plane crash and 11 days stranded in the Amazon

Inspiring.

Apr 1, 2026

The first lawsuit Donald Trump ever faced -

The first lawsuit Donald Trump ever faced

Like father like son.

Mar 31, 2026

Cher Ami- The most decorated pigeon in military history

Cher Ami: The most decorated pigeon in military history

The second most decorated is Speckled Jim. Those who know, know.

Mar 30, 2026

Sisamnes- The brutal story of the world's first corrupt judge

Sisamnes: The brutal story of the world’s first corrupt judge

Sins of the father.

Mar 29, 2026

Father of Lies- the controversial story of the world's first historian

Father of Lies: The controversial story of the world’s first historian

Always another side to the story.

Mar 28, 2026

From stage siren to Superspy- the story of Josephine Baker -

From stage siren to secret spy: the story of Josephine Baker

An inspiration.

Mar 26, 2026

Cadaver Synod- why was the corpse of a pope sentenced to death?

Cadaver Synod: Why the corpse of a pope sentenced to death

One hell of an example to make.

Mar 26, 2026

The toxic, murderous friendship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski

The toxic, murderous friendship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski

With friends like these, who needs producers?!

Mar 23, 2026

What's in a Notname? The history of anonymous artists -

What’s in a Notname? The history of anonymous artists

The work can live forever

Mar 21, 2026