History mysteries

1. About 13 paintings were stolen from an art museum in Boston in 1990 by two thieves dressed in police uniforms, who tricked museum security into letting them access the gallery. Value of the paintings lost was over $500 million, making it the largest private property heist in history. The case still remains unsolved.

I love to teach homeschool history and geography. That last part of the sentence particularly surprises me because I hated geography in school. However, as I’ve grown up and learned more about the topic I discovered I hated HOW geography is taught, rather than the topic. Because I love homeschool history and homeschool geography so […]

Fact Republic is where curiosity meets clarity. Discover random, history, and uncommon facts about everyday life. Uncover the unbelievable and unknown

Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Anne Perry.

Who doesn't love solving mysteries? We are looking at 10 of the most famous mysteries in the history of humankind. Join us and try to solve them.

Robert Stack has heard it all. When he called a Mystery “unbelievable and compelling,” you better listen up.

Black Dahlia, murder of Elizabeth Short is still a mystery over 70 years after the body as discovered in half and posed like a manikin.

Has the infamous DB Cooper skyjacking and ransom money case of the 1970s been cracked? Some have argued yes, but the mystery deepens with a new scientific

The twins began to speak only to each other and their younger sister. Therapy didn’t work, and sending them to boarding school caused them to go completely catatonic when separated.

A thought-provoking image depicting the theme of non-Jewish redemption in the Old Testament. The scene is set in an ancient, desert landscape, with diverse groups of people from various ethnic backgrounds, including Middle-Eastern, Caucasian, and African, gathering together. They are depicted in a moment of reflection or learning, possibly listening to a wise figure or observing a symbolic act...

Fact Republic is where curiosity meets clarity. Discover random, history, and uncommon facts about everyday life. Uncover the unbelievable and unknown

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s arrival, Melissa Davenport Berry writes about some less-known sides of the Mayflower passengers.

Melungeon traits include: Dark hair and skin with light-colored eyes Stark contrasts in skin and hair color within a single family. American Indian features A particular type of bump or ridge at the back of the head (usually just above the neck) known at the Melungeon bump.... Sometimes called the “Lost Tribe of Appalachia,” the Melungeons are people of mixed ethnicity who claim varying degrees of Portuguese, Turkish, Moorish, Arabic, Jewish, American Indian and African descent.

On April 26th, 1913, Confederate Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember the armed forces of the Confederacy, most of the stores and business were

Discover the most scandalous events in the Middle Ages as we delve into the mysterious medieval world. Read here for more details.

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts . Thelma Todd -- a curvaceous white-blonde who predated Jean Harlow -- was a sparkling comedienne who began in the silent era and flourished in the talkies, both holding her own opposite the Marx Brothers and playing straight woman in one of cinema’s firs

25 Famous Mysteries (That No One Realizes Were Solved) | Cracked.com

Robin and Marian before Nottingham and the Merry Men.

They were captured by the enemy while doing their part for the war effort.

The Haunted French Quarter The Louisiana Lalaurie Mansion is one of the most haunted places in New Orleans. This historic mansion has a dark past that continues to haunt visitors and locals alike. The mansion was once owned by Madame Delphine Lalaurie, a wealthy socialite who was known for her…