Charles Bronson – the most notorious prisoner of UK
Charles Bronson is often regarded as the most notorious inmate in Britain, having spent almost five decades incarcerated. He physically assaulted pris
Hardcore punk history: The Germs
The Germs are one of the first punk bands in the United States, Los Angeles, California. It was formed by Jan Paul Beahm and Georg Ruthenberg in 1977.
The mysterious Roswell incident
In 1947, in close proximity to the town of Roswell, New Mexico, an enigmatic incident took place that continues to captivate the interest of inquisiti
Marquis de Sade. A very brief biography
The Marquis de Sade is seen as repugnant and scandalous. From a young age, he failed to live up to his mother’s expectations. His mother held a
Anatomical theater: a corpse as performance
Throughout history, the predominant method for instructing and acquiring knowledge of anatomy has been, and continues to be, the dissection of decease
History of Jim Jones, Peoples Temple, and Jonestown
The story commences in the state of Indiana, where James Warren Jones was born in the year 1931. The youngster exhibited behaviors that were considere
Aleister Crowley – occultist, poet and provocateur
Aleister Crowley, a multifaceted individual who dabbled in the occult, engaged in mountaineering, expressed himself via poetry, caused disruptions, op
Freak show – The dark side of the circus
The feature film Freaks was created by the renowned American director Tod Browning in the year 1932. The film underwent significant censorship measure
Towards Perfection: An Exploration of Transhumanism
What is transhumanism? Transhumanism is a philosophical construct that has undergone a process of global proliferation, advocating for the utilization
A brief chronicle of BDSM culture
The origins of the modern BDSM movement Despite the fact that the terminology BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masoc
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