Depiction of the Great Stink of London in 1858 with sewage-choked Thames near Parliament.
The Great Stink of London (1858)
The Great Stink of 1858 forced London to confront its failing sanitation system and led to Joseph Bazalgette’s groundbreaking sewer network. Read more...
A forensic depiction of the West Mesa Bone Collector crime scene in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The West Mesa Bone Collector
The West Mesa Bone Collector case began with a construction discovery in 2009 and led to one of America’s most haunting unsolved serial killings. Read more...
Depiction of the Altamaha-Ha, a serpentine river creature reported in Georgia’s Altamaha River.
The Altamaha-Ha: Georgia’s River Creature
The Altamaha-Ha, or “Altie,” has been seen in Georgia’s Altamaha River for generations. Eyewitnesses describe a large serpentine creature that science has yet to explain. Read more...
Depiction of Civil War wounds glowing blue at Shiloh, reflecting the ‘Angel’s Glow’ phenomenon.
The Mystery of “Angel’s Glow” in Civil War Wounds
“Angel’s Glow” at the Battle of Shiloh puzzled doctors for over a century. Modern microbiology now points to bioluminescent bacteria as the likely cause. Read more...
Forensic depiction of the Lead Mask Case scene on Morro do Vintém, Brazil.
The Lead Mask Case: A Forensic Re-Examination
A forensic re-examination of the Lead Mask Case suggests chemical exposure, environmental stress, and investigative gaps may underlie one of Brazil’s strangest mysteries. Read more...
Artistic depiction of the Mississippi River running backward during the 1811 New Madrid earthquake
The Night the Mississippi Ran Backward: The 1811 New Madrid Earthquake Explained
During the 1811 New Madrid earthquake, eyewitnesses reported the Mississippi River flowing backward in violent surges. This blog examines the science and history behind the event. Read more...
Forensic evidence table referencing DNA controversies in the JonBenét Ramsey investigation.
The JonBenét Ramsey DNA Controversies
The DNA evidence in the JonBenét Ramsey case has shaped theories for decades. Touch DNA, contamination risks, and partial profiles fuel ongoing controversy. Read more...
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The 1890 Tombstone Thunderbird Photograph: Why It Still Fascinates Cryptid Hunters
The Tombstone Thunderbird photo is one of cryptozoology’s greatest mysteries — a legendary lost image that countless people remember but no archive contains. Read more...
Depiction of a large unknown creature surfacing in China’s Lake Tianchi based on multi-witness reports.
The Lake Tianchi Monster: China’s Multi-Witness Sightings
Groups of soldiers, rangers, and tourists have reported a large unknown creature in Lake Tianchi. Its identity remains one of Asia’s most compelling mysteries. Read more...
Depiction of Project Habakkuk prototype on Lake Patricia, illustrating Britain’s WWII ice aircraft carrier concept.
Project Habakkuk: Britain’s WWII Ice Aircraft Carrier
Project Habakkuk was Britain’s plan to build a colossal WWII aircraft carrier out of reinforced ice. Tested in Canada, the idea was bold, strange, and nearly real. Read more...
Open Voynich Manuscript showing strange plants and unknown handwritten script.
The Chilling Voynich Manuscript
The Voynich Manuscript is an unreadable medieval book filled with strange plants, unknown symbols, and haunting diagrams. After centuries, it remains unsolved. Read more...
Depiction of the 1977 Lawndale Thunderbird attack with giant birds swooping toward a child.
When Thunderbirds Attack: The 1977 Lawndale Kidnapping Case
The Lawndale incident remains the closest thing to a physical Thunderbird encounter: multiple witnesses, injuries, and a dramatic attempted abduction. Read more...