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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…
Shepherds of Les Landes: A Community on Stilts in France
The shepherds of Les Landes, France, navigated their challenging landscape on stilts, using the height to manage flocks and perform everyday tasks with remarkable skill….
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…
Old Names for the Devil
In folklore and religion, the Devil has taken on many names, each one offering a glimpse into how different cultures view the nature of evil….
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…
Case of Missing Wisconsin Man Revived, Estate Wants Him Declared Dead
After a seven year disappearance, the Torrey family of Somers, Wisconsin, want Benjamin B. Torrey declared legally dead. The request reopens the case of the…
Child Disappears in Corvallis While Grandfather is Picking Cherries
A 6-year-old child from Corvallis, Oregon, goes missing in a cherry tree orchard back in 1903. Hundreds of people turn up to search for the…
Tragic End to Missing Kenosha Boy Found in Abandoned Cistern
In 1907, Kenosha, a 20-month-old boy went missing from his home. A neighborhood search ensued and soon afterwards his little body was found drowned in…
