Tag: historical events

Illustration of a gloomy Salem town, dominated by a looming courthouse, with shadowy figures of accused witches, a stern Puritan judge, and an ominous hanging tree under a stormy sky.

The Witches: Salem’s Witch Trials and the Dark Secrets of Puritan America

Introduction: The Enigma of Salem’s Witch Trials Steeped in mystery and intrigue, the Salem Witch Trials stand…

2024-01-23
Illustration of a gloved hand holding a vial filled with a mysterious liquid, an antique microscope, and a vintage detective's magnifying glass, all against a backdrop of a noir-style cityscape.

The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder, Poison, and the Birth of Forensic Science

Introduction to The Poisoner’s Handbook In the realm of true crime and science, few books blend these…

2024-01-02
Illustration of a fiery explosion in Halifax's harbor, with distressed townsfolk, heroic rescuers, and a sinister figure lurking in the background, evoking a sense of treachery, tragedy, and heroism.

The Great Halifax Explosion: Treachery, Tragedy, and Heroism

Introduction to the Halifax Explosion On a fateful morning of December 6, 1917, the Canadian city of…

2023-12-13
Illustration of a stern professor holding an open dictionary, with a shadowy figure, clutching a dagger, looming ominously behind him in the backdrop of Oxford University.

The Professor and the Madman: Murder and the Oxford Dictionary

Introduction: The Professor and the Madman Unraveling the intricate tapestry of history, we often stumble upon stories…

2023-12-12
Illustration of a looming, shadowy figure with a top hat amid a vibrant, bustling 1893 Chicago World's Fair, with Ferris Wheel in the backdrop, invoking a sense of intrigue and dread.

Unraveling the Mystery: The Devil in the White City: Murder and Madness at the Fair

Introduction to The Devil in the White City Unveiling the curtains of the past, we find ourselves…

2023-12-11
Illustration of a somber Jim Jones, a distressed crowd in the background, a jug of cyanide-laced drink on a table, and a haunting, shadowy figure manipulating puppet strings from above.

The Truth Behind the Jonestown Massacre: Cult Control or Government Experiment?

Introduction to the Jonestown Massacre On November 18, 1978, the world was shocked by the gruesome news…

2023-07-04