Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt lived a troubled life growing up in Tilsit, Prussia. By the age of … Wilhelm Voigt: The Shoemaker Turned Brilliant ThiefRead more
History’s Nutcases
History’s Nutcases: Lord Byron
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we met the peculiar Sir George Sitwell, who had a strange obsession … History’s Nutcases: Lord ByronRead more
DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone Wrong
Back in 1923, three men attempted to rob a Southern Pacific train that was traveling through … DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone WrongRead more
The Burning Man Annual Gathering Is The Ultimate Form Of Artistic Self Expression
Every summer in the middle of the hot and dry Nevada desert, over 65,000 people gather … The Burning Man Annual Gathering Is The Ultimate Form Of Artistic Self ExpressionRead more
Caligula: A Close View Of Ancient Rome’s Most Depraved Leader
Leaders throughout history always end up making the headlines. Whether we remember our great rulers for … Caligula: A Close View Of Ancient Rome’s Most Depraved LeaderRead more
From Afar: History’s Most Notorious Stalkers
History is made up of the bad and the good. While we might choose to focus … From Afar: History’s Most Notorious StalkersRead more
Climbing To The Top Of The World For The Very First Time
Located in the Great Himalayas lying on the border of Nepal and Tibet sits quite literally … Climbing To The Top Of The World For The Very First TimeRead more
History’s Nutcases: Sir George Sitwell
“[Sir George Sitwell was] the strangest old bugger you ever met.” – Harold Acton. Last week … History’s Nutcases: Sir George SitwellRead more
History’s Nutcases: The Prince of Silence
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we had a look at the strange life of Caroline Prodgers, … History’s Nutcases: The Prince of SilenceRead more
The Tragic Story Of The Lovely Sharon Tate
It was almost 50 years ago to the day that the lovely 26 year old actress … The Tragic Story Of The Lovely Sharon TateRead more