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…2d ago2d ago
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
Weird History FactsBody SnatchingEmbark on a chilling journey through the annals of grave robbery, where the desire for medical knowledge led to the unsettling practices of…Jul 1Jul 1
Weird History FactsDecoding the 3,700-year-old Enigmatic Phaistos DiscUnearthed in 1908 by Luigi Pernier at the Minoan palace of Phaistos, the Phaistos Disc is a clay artifact adorned with mysterious symbols…Jun 11Jun 11
Weird History FactsStep-CountersThe Bematists, or step measurers, were experts in ancient Greece who calculated distances through step counting, significantly impacting…Jun 5Jun 5
Weird History FactsPrehistoric PetrospheresThe article delves into the enigmatic world of Carved Stone Balls, also known as Prehistoric Petrospheres, ancient artifacts found in…Jun 1Jun 1
Weird History FactsAir America: The Covert Airline of the CIA During the Cold War 1959Air America, served as a front for clandestine air missions during the CIA’s operations in Southeast Asia in 1950. At first glance, Air…May 27May 27
Weird History FactsLycurgus Cup: A Timeless Tale in Glass and MythDiscover the timeless tale embedded in the Lycurgus Cup, acquired by the British Museum in the 1950s. This post navigates the cup’s…May 22May 22