Category: Strange Events in History

Historical Mysteries & Unsolved Cases, Myths, Legends & Unsolved Mysteries, Scientific Anomalies & Unexplained Phenomena, Strange Events in History

The Green Children of Woolpit: A Medieval Mystery That Still Baffles Historians

Imagine a quiet medieval village, nestled in the rolling countryside of England. The year is sometime in the 12th century, and life is simple—until something truly bizarre happens. Two young children appear out of nowhere near the village of Woolpit, Suffolk. Their clothes are unlike anything anyone has ever seen, they speak in a completely unknown language, and—most strikingly of all—their skin is green. Who … Continue reading The Green Children of Woolpit: A Medieval Mystery That Still Baffles Historians

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Historical Mysteries & Unsolved Cases, Lost Knowledge & Ancient Technology, Strange Events in History

The Baghdad Battery: Ancient Electricity or Historical Misunderstanding?

In the 1930s, archaeologists working near Baghdad, Iraq, unearthed something that continues to puzzle historians and scientists alike—a series of peculiar artifacts later named the Baghdad Battery. Consisting of terracotta pots, copper cylinders, and iron rods, these items sparked a fascinating debate: could ancient civilizations have harnessed electricity long before it was officially discovered? Today, we’ll journey back in time and attempt to unravel the … Continue reading The Baghdad Battery: Ancient Electricity or Historical Misunderstanding?

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Historical Mysteries & Unsolved Cases, Myths, Legends & Unsolved Mysteries, Scientific Anomalies & Odd Occurrences, Strange Events in History

The Tunguska Event: The Greatest Explosion You’ve Never Heard Of

Imagine you’re sipping your morning coffee when suddenly, the sky erupts in blinding light, windows shatter, and a deafening boom knocks you to the ground. No, you’re not in an apocalyptic movie—welcome to Siberia, June 30, 1908. This was the Tunguska Event, an explosion so powerful it flattened over 2,000 square kilometers of forest (think New York City, wiped clean). The catch? Scientists still haven’t … Continue reading The Tunguska Event: The Greatest Explosion You’ve Never Heard Of

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Medical Anomalies in History, Strange Events in History

Series 1-2: The Dancing Plague of 1518 – When People Danced to Death

In the summer of 1518, a bizarre and terrifying event unfolded in Strasbourg, France. Without warning, a woman named Frau Troffea stepped into the street and began dancing uncontrollably. She did not stop for days. Soon, dozens of others joined her, and within weeks, over 400 people were trapped in a frenzied, unstoppable dance. Some collapsed from exhaustion, others suffered strokes or heart attacks, and … Continue reading Series 1-2: The Dancing Plague of 1518 – When People Danced to Death

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