The Medical Mystery of Tarrare, a Cannibalistic French Spy
Tarrare was the walking manifestation of one of the seven deadly sins as he prowled the cobbled streets of 18th-century Paris indulging his endless hunger.
From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
If a human goes into battle, armor is essential. By that same logic, any animal charging into battle alongside them would need protection, too.
For as long as animals have been domesticated, they’ve been pulled into humanity’s conflicts, from carrying soldiers, supplies, and even weapons into war zones. Over time, emotional attachment and battlefield practicality collided, giving rise to one of history’ →
A historic attraction in a historic city.
For 75 years, the unbelievable has been right at home in the nation’s oldest city!
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine is celebrating a major milestone: three-quarters of a century of strange memories, jaw-dropping artifacts, →
From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
This Halloween, life-sized Labubu dolls, Wicked characters, and heroes from KPop Demon Hunters will be unleashed across cities and towns nationwide. But while pop culture trends influence today’s All Hallows’ Eve costume choices, earlier ones were worn to ward off evil spirits during Celtic festivals.
Let’s take a step back in time and explore the fascinating, frightening history behind popular Halloween costumes…if you dare.
Ancient Origins
The practice of dressing up in Halloween costumes →
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