Category: History
Philadelphia Man Found $800 in Gold Coins in His Cellar
One lucky man, W. J. Barron, found $800 in gold coins in in 1924 in his cellar. The gold coins were believed to have been…
Englishman Survives Walking on Stilts Through Lava at Mauna Loa
It sounds almost unbelievable, but in a daring escape, Englishman Mr. Watson walked on handmade stilts through a stream of molten lava at Mauna Loa,…
Cuban Caverns Hide Perils of Man-Eating Sharks, Haunt of History and Tragedy
On the coast of Cuba’s Santa Clara province, near Cape Maysi, lie caverns carved into the shoreline by centuries of relentless waves. These caves, stretching…
82-Year-Old “Aunt Polly” Davis Chooses Solitude on Her Farm
Aunt Polly is described as a broken woman, with plenty of money in the bank, a 1,000 acre farm, and chickens. To me, however, it…
Horrific Arctic Account From a Crew Member of the Jeannette
In the early 19th century, Arctic expeditions were fraught with peril, as evidenced by tales like those of the crew of the Jeannette and the…
The Betrayal of Benjamin Franklin’s Son
William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin, took a contrasting path to his father’s during the American Revolutionary War. While Benjamin Franklin was a key…
Captain’s Harrowing Account of Martinique Eruption Aftermath
The British steamer Roddam narrowly escaped the catastrophic volcanic eruption in Martinique on May 8, 1902. Covered in volcanic ash, the ship and its crew…
Captain Suiter’s Remarkable Find: Pot of Gold Unearthed in Le Claire Cellar
While searching for fish worms in his cellar, Captain Suiter struck upon an iron pot filled with gold coins valued between $200 and $300, alongside…
Former Hartford Judge Claimed Unlawful Detention in Chicago Asylum
Frederick N. Sage, who claimed to be a former judge from Hartford, said he was unlawfully held in a Chicago detention hospital and denied communication…
Ancient Spanish Coins Found in 1932 by Oregon Miner
While mining at Dirty Buzzard Bar along the Rogue River in Oregon in 1932, miner Rollie Alexander uncovered two ancient Spanish coins, dated 1780 and…
