Weird History FactsByzantine FireStep into the ancient world of Greek fire, a powerful incendiary weapon crafted by the Byzantine Empire in the 7th century. This post…21h ago21h ago
Weird History FactsEvolution of the “Whipping Boy” ConceptEvolution of the “Whipping Boy” Concept Tracing the evolution of the term “whipping boy,” the post delves into its historical roots in…4d ago4d ago
Weird History FactsExploring the history of Carved Stone BallsExploring the history of Carved Stone Balls, this article sheds light on these rare Neolithic artifacts discovered mainly in Scotland…Aug 14Aug 14
Weird History FactsProject 100,000This post unveils the tragedy behind Forrest Gump’s speech by exploring the historical context of the Vietnam War and the controversial…Aug 11Aug 11
Weird History FactsThe Roman DodecahedronThe Roman Dodecahedron, a peculiar ancient object with 12 pentagonal faces adorned with knobs, discovered throughout the Roman Empire…Aug 9Aug 9
Weird History FactsDecoding the Numerical System of Ancient EgyptJourney through the enigmatic world of Ancient Egyptian numerals. Discover their base-10 system, where symbols could be combined in…Aug 6Aug 6
Weird History Facts20 Weird And Strange Customs No Longer Practiced TodayExplore the fascinating world of 20 bizarre and now-obsolete customs, from devil-jumping over babies during the Feast of Corpus Christi to…Aug 1Aug 1
Weird History FactsClay, Culture, and Sacrifice: Crafting the Aztec Death WhistleJourney through the craftsmanship of the Aztec Death Whistle, a handheld clay instrument intricately shaped like a skull or human figure…Jul 23Jul 23
Weird History FactsTassili n’Ajjer, a UNESCO gem in Algeria’s Sahara, narrates a geological saga spanning 200 million…The rock art, depicting periods like the Large Wild Fauna and Pastoral, reveals ancient societies’ adaptation to climatic shifts. Tassili…Jul 4Jul 4
Weird History FactsRat-Catcher JobThe term “rat-catcher” historically refers to individuals hired to control and exterminate rat populations, employing methods such as…Jul 3Jul 3