Gertrude Abercrombie Painting Sold for 1.3 Million Dollars
A 1951 Gertrude Abercrombie painting, bought for $30 at a Michigan estate sale, sold for $1.3 million at auction, setting a record for the artist.
The Murder of Wild Bill Hickok by Jack McCall
Jack McCall fatally shot Wild Bill Hickok in 1876 in a Deadwood saloon. After an initial acquittal in an informal trial, McCall was later convicted and hanged in 1877.
Forensic Evidence Confirms Human Sacrifice in Ancient Egypt
Modern forensic analysis of skulls from the Umm el-Qaab tombs in Abydos confirms that early Egyptian pharaohs were buried with human sacrifices to serve them in the afterlife.
Prehistoric Arrows Found in Melting Norwegian Ice
Archaeologists in Norway have discovered 48 prehistoric arrows, some dating back 6,000 years, as melting glaciers in the Jotunheimen mountains reveal ancient tools and hunting equipment.
The Case of Bela Kiss the Vampire of Cinkota
Bela Kiss, known as the Vampire of Cinkota, murdered at least 24 people in early 20th century Hungary. He lured victims through newspaper ads and vanished without a trace.
Archaeologists Find Rare Ring Depicting Lighthouse of Alexandria
Archaeologists have discovered a rare bronze seal ring in Alexandria’s Eastern Harbor depicting the Lighthouse of Alexandria, providing new insights into one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ancient Maeotian Warrior Grave Discovered in Russia
Archaeologists in Russia have discovered a 2,000-year-old Maeotian warrior’s grave containing a gold coin of Alexander the Great and a vessel etched with a protective pentagram.
Oliver Sipple and the Attempted Assassination of Gerald Ford
Oliver Sipple, a Vietnam veteran, saved President Gerald Ford’s life in 1975, but the subsequent media outing of his sexuality led to family estrangement and personal tragedy.
The 1904 Olympic Marathon and the Use of Strychnine
Discover the chaotic 1904 Olympic marathon, where Thomas Hicks won gold using strychnine and brandy, amidst extreme heat and dehydration experiments during the early days of sports doping.
Roman Temple of Mars Discovered in Germany
Archaeologists have discovered a Roman temple dedicated to Mars in Germany’s Taunus Mountains, revealing new insights into the civilian settlement surrounding the Kapersburg fort.
