Posts in category Vintage + Historical Oddities

The human race has always been fascinated by—and has taken quite a few guesses at—how the world will come to an end.

You might think that the story would end there: hanged on May 23, 1701—Kidd’s body grotesquely left on display alongside the River Thames…

Did the Ring of Silvianus Inspire J.R.R. Tolkien?

Vidal’s corpse was said to have been beheaded and tied securely to a horse, along with his decapitated head.

There are so many tidbits about this bedazzled jumpsuit-wearing “Big Hunk O’Love” that the girls just “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with.

From Hindu gods to deposed monarchs & Titanic dreams, explore this jewel’s tumultuous history.

Some photographers would fix the eyes open, pose the deceased in action, or even paint their pupils in later.

It remained a bit of a celebrity when it was featured in the opening scenes of Madonna’s music video of the song, “Papa Don’t Preach.”

Beware! The stories behind these artifacts will make your skin crawl.

From 6th-century sailing chariots to Leonardo da Vinci’s self-propelled carriage, think again.