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King Carol II- Why dictators have loved the world cup since 1930

King Carol II: Why dictators have loved the World Cup since 1930

The more things change.

Jun 25, 2026

Four sisters, 200 victims- the vile story of Las Poquianchis

Four sisters, 200 victims: the vile story of Las Poquianchis

Horrifying.

Jun 24, 2026

Scold's bridle- the humiliating punishment for women who spoke in the 1500s

Scold’s bridle: the humiliating punishment for women who spoke in the 1500s

Disgusting.

Jun 24, 2026

Robert Landsburg- the man who died photographing an erupting volcano in 1980

Robert Landsburg: the man who died photographing an erupting volcano in 1980

Going out in the name in science.

Jun 24, 2026

The Rite of Spring The ballet that caused a riot in 1913

‘The Rite of Spring’: the ballet that caused a riot in 1913

A night at the theatre.

Jun 24, 2026

The Hollow The inbred hillbilly hamlet where literally everyones related-

‘The Hollow’: the 1975 film about a town where literally everyone is related

Life with two families, the Allens and Kathans.

Richard Metzger

Jun 24, 2026

The Garden of Allah the most sordid spot in 1920s Hollywood

The Garden of Allah: the most sordid spot in 1920s Hollywood

Hollyweird.

Jun 23, 2026

How Zaire protested its own dictator at the 1974 World Cup

How Zaire protested its own dictator at the 1974 World Cup

All hail Ilunga Mwepu.

Jun 23, 2026

The 30 year old murder case re-opened by two strands of hair found in Paris

The 30-year-old murder case reopened by two strands of hair found in Paris

Floating in The Seine.

Jun 23, 2026

Mona Fandey- the pop star witch doctor who murdered a politician

Mona Fandey: the pop star witch doctor who murdered a politician

Strange times.

Jun 23, 2026