In August 1914, the British Expeditionary Force began a full retreat after intense fighting during the World War I Battle of Mons. The Germans, who vastly outnumbered the British, began to pursue the British forces to try and make the most of their numerical advantage. Soldiers in the British armyRead More →
The Blazing Orb of Chelyabinsk was named after the Chelyabinsk Oblast, a city in Russia. The Blazing Orb of Chelyabinsk, also known as the Chelyabinsk meteorite, entered the earth’s atmosphere through Russia on 15th February 2013. The meteor-like object resembled a space rock, 20 meters wide that entered the earth’sRead More →
It has been 33 years since the unfortunate tragedy at Chernobyl occurred. And it seems that the further time moves away from this incident, the more the legends and folklores about Chernobyl continue to grow. One of the most popular mysteries surrounding this incident is the infamous Black Bird ofRead More →
St. Stephen’s Cathedral (“Stephansdom” in German) is one of Vienna’s most popular attractions. It’s a true masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Work originally began constructing the Cathedral in the 12th century, although the final structure you see today wasn’t completed until 1511, though the north tower was never properly finished. ItRead More →
You’re probably well aware of the stories regarding Bigfoot throughout the west, but there are stories of similar creatures spread throughout the folklore of other continents and countries. One such story, is of Mongolia’s wild men. Stories have been told about the so called ape men throughout the centuries inRead More →
Many of us love fireworks. Whether you’re celebrating different occasions around the world like Bonfire night, New Years Eve or the 4th of July, fireworks provide entertainment for millions of people throughout the year. Despite fireworks bringing a lot of joy and color to festivals, there’s something not so joyousRead More →
Modern sightings of unidentified flying objects are common. Though many people nowadays believe in intelligent lifeforms out there in the universe, our ancestors have been recording visitations of unidentified objects in our skies for generations. One of the stories which I find interesting, is the story of the ship thatRead More →
On April 14th 1561, the economic and political stronghold of Nuremberg, was about to become the setting of one of the most famous cases of UFO activity in German history. The 1561 celestial phenomenon over Nuremberg was a mass sighting of unidentified flying objects, which has captivated the minds ofRead More →
Robert Pakington was born to John Pakington and Elizabeth Washborne around the year 1489 at a place called Stanforn in Teme, Worcestershire in England. In total, there were four siblings together with his three brothers John Pakington, Augustine Pakington and Humphrey Pakington. He was an apprentice from a young ageRead More →
The Chiddingstone mummy is a part of the collections of Chiddingstone Castle in Kent. It is estimated to be around 3000 years old. It’s comprised of a wooden lid, shaped to represent the shape of a man and covered with a thin layer of yellow-colored gesso. From the head andRead More →