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Begone Satan! The Exorcism of Anna Ecklund
This is the story of a 20th century exorcism, one that was supposed to remain a secret but which has inspired horror films ever since.
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Historic Mysteries
Ludwig Leichhardt: The Man Who 'Discovered' Australia...
While exploring the origins of Australia, one of the names heard is Ludwig Leichhardt, although it might not be a familiar name to many. He certainly…
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Historic Mysteries
Papal Resignation and Papal Murder: Popes Celestine V and Boniface VIII
In 2013 the world was stunned by the resignation of the Pope, from an office that is almost always held for life. Pope Benedict XVI, in announcing his…
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Historic Mysteries
Disappearance of the Beaumont Children
It was a gorgeous summer morning in 1966 when three young children in South Australia decided to spend the day at the beach. After failing to return…
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Historic Mysteries
Strange and Dangerous: What Lies at the Heart of Davelis Cave?
In Penteli, 40 km (25 miles) to the north of Athens, lies a cave filled with mysteries. There are stories about Davelis Cave that say that water flows…
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Joshua Norton I: Emperor of the Americas?
Once upon a time, the USA had a president, the head of the state and an emperor, all at one time. This extraordinary man went by the name of Joshua…
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Unsolved Villisca Axe Murders of 1912
When eight innocent people lost their lives in a single night, the usually quiet, uneventful town of Villisca, Iowa, changed forever in June 1912.
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Historic Mysteries

July 2025

Rescuing the Dead: The Frozen Coffins of Svalbard
Lonely, wild, frozen and isolated, Svalbard is, no doubt, one of the most remote places on Earth to visit. One of the more dangerous, too, with…
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Lake Natron: the Lake that Petrifies All that Swim in It
Lake Natron is an alkaline saltwater lake found in Tanzania. Nick Brandt discovered the lake as a serene place, but noticed that all of the creatures…
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Dyson Spheres: Could We Build Our Own Gargantuan Hollow Earth?
Do Dyson Spheres actually exist? Well, this is one of the most debated topics among astronomers and scientists. A Dyson Sphere, simply put, is a…
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Historic Mysteries
Little Rosalia Lombardo and The Mystery of the Blinking Mummy
In the depths of the Capuchin catacombs of Palermo in Sicily lies the dead body of a young girl in a wooden and glass casket.
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Historic Mysteries
Proxima B: Could Aliens Live Around Our Closest Stellar Neighbor?
Ever since man first looked up at the stars he has wondered whether he was alone in the universe. For decades scientists and astronomers have been…
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