The unsolved YOGTZE case: The unexplained death of Günther Stoll
The YOGTZE case is comprised of a mysterious series of events which led up to the death of a German food technician named Günther Stoll in 1984. He had been…
History
You will discover here stories curated from archaeological finds, historical events, war, conspiracy, dark history and ancient mysteries. Some parts are intriguing, some are creepy, while some tragic, but all that’s very interesting.
Fountain of Youth: Did Ponce de León find the ancient secret place in America?
Although Ponce de León did explore Florida in 1515, the story about the Fountain of Youth did not become attached to his journeys until after his death.
Ancient ‘unknown Kushan script’ finally deciphered
The writing system of the Kushans, which is still unknown, was in use within Central Asia between the years 200 BCE and 700 CE.
Genetic Disc: Did ancient civilizations acquire advanced biological knowledge?
According to experts, the engravings on Genetic Disc represent information about human genetics. This casts mystery on how an ancient culture obtained such knowledge at a time when such technology did not exist.
Silphium: The lost miracle herb of antiquity
Despite its disappearance, the legacy of Silphium endures. The plant might still be growing in the wild in Northern Africa, unrecognized by the modern world.
The Kashmir giants of India: The Delhi Durbar of 1903
One of the Kashmir giants was 7’9” tall (2.36 m) while the “shorter” one was a mere 7’4” tall (2.23 m) and according to various sources they were indeed twin brothers.
Have scientists finally deciphered the mysterious Linear Elamite script?
Linear Elamite, a writing system used in what is now Iran, may reveal the secrets of a little-known kingdom bordering Sumer.
The unsolved murder of Auli Kyllikki Saari
Auli Kyllikki Saari was a 17-year-old Finnish girl whose murder in 1953 is one of the most infamous cases of homicide ever in Finland. To this day, her murder in…
Lost ancient technologies: What if tools used to build ancient monuments were never lost?
One main reason why we remain fascinated by ancient structures today is the mystery of how often massive stones were cut and fitted together with inexplicable precision. Using your own…
The unsolved mystery of June 1962 Alcatraz Escape
The June 1962 Alcatraz escape was a prison break from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a maximum-security facility located on an island in San Francisco Bay, undertaken by inmates Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin. The three men were able…
