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7 Unsettling Facts About Plague Doctors

September 26, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird History

Canes, long black robes, and terrifying beaked masks…. plague doctors have always looked fairly creepy. But their attire actually makes a lot of sense.

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7 Fun Facts About The Foods Of Ancient Greece

September 19, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird History

If you’ve ever vomited from too much wine or been a bit too invested in garlic, these ancient Greek food facts and rituals may be startlingly familiar.

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7 Strange Birth Control Methods Through History

September 12, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird History, Weird World

In the past, preventing conception was a dangerous business. So much so, that some of these medieval and ancient birth control methods could cause some serious damage.

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7 Strange Sex Beliefs from Medieval Europe

September 5, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird History

Sex in medieval times wasn’t actually as stilted and formal as you might imagine. In fact, some medieval citizens got down and dirty with the best of them.

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7 of the Worst Female Serial Killers Through History

August 29, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird World

Famous female serial killers across history have included poisoners, accused witches and even one countess.

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7 Of The Creepiest Facts About Cannibals And Cannibalism

August 22, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird World

Cannibalism has, across history, occurred across many situations, driven by lust, ancient belief or even sexual fetishism. Here’s everything there is to know about cannibals.

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7 Unfortunate People Who Predicted Their Own Death

August 17, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird World

Some people seemingly have a sixth sense. Unfortunately for these 7 famous people, they accurately and eerily predicted their own death.

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7 Creepy Facts About Wendigos & Their Origins

August 15, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird World

According to wendigo legends, the wendigo are a terrifying, cold creature that hunt humans and feast on their flesh.

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7 Imperial & Ancient Chinese Inventions That Changed The World

August 8, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird History

In many ways, imperial and ancient Chinese inventions shaped the world we know today. Without their ingenuity certain technologies wouldn’t exist, and more importantly, neither would certain recreational ones.

7 Victims of the Salem Witch Trials

August 1, 2023 7StrangeThings Weird History

In 1692, mass hysteria gripped Salem and its surrounding villages, resulting in hundreds of people accused of witchcraft. Over the[…]