Charles Bronson is often regarded as the most notorious inmate in Britain, having spent almost five decades incarcerated. He physically assaulted prison guards, fellow inmates, and even a specialized SWAT unit that was formed just to control him. Furthermore, he had a penchant for seizing hostages – to the extent that even the warden assumed …
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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. Beahm and Ruthenberg studied together at the IPS (Innovative Program School), a specialized school at the University of Santa Monica in Los Angeles. The IPS program combined …
In 1947, in close proximity to the town of Roswell, New Mexico, an enigmatic incident took place that continues to captivate the interest of inquisitive individuals and UFO investigators. The incident was classified and its memory was suppressed as if it never occurred. After a considerable amount of time, the matter resurfaced and ever since, …
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 prestigious position as the maid of honor to Princess de Condé, which offered the potential for establishing a close relationship with her son – the future heir to …
Throughout history, the predominant method for instructing and acquiring knowledge of anatomy has been, and continues to be, the dissection of deceased human bodies. Traditionally, surgeons have acquired their profession by initially witnessing surgeries in person and subsequently honing specific abilities, such as suturing, through animal experimentation. Conventional protocol in medical schools dictates maintaining a …
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The story commences in the state of Indiana, where James Warren Jones was born in the year 1931. The youngster exhibited behaviors that were considered unusual, even within the context of a strict Christian state. The local community in which the Pentecostal group resided also left a lasting impression; James was recognized as an individual …
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Aleister Crowley, a multifaceted individual who dabbled in the occult, engaged in mountaineering, expressed himself via poetry, caused disruptions, operated as a spy, and incited provocative actions, is widely acknowledged as a highly intriguing personality of the twentieth century. His existence appeared to be a constant source of defiance against established norms, societal expectations, and …
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The feature film Freaks was created by the renowned American director Tod Browning in the year 1932. The film underwent significant censorship measures, resulting in a substantial reduction of approximately 45 minutes from its original length, shortly after the completion of production. Subsequently, the picture was ultimately prohibited from public exhibition. In 1994, the film …
The origins of the modern BDSM movement Despite the fact that the terminology BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism) was not widely adopted until the 1990s, the roots of this movement can be traced back to previous periods. It’s likely that no one would have coined the phrase if the number …
Other serial killers in Britain have been more prolific than Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, but none have garnered as much publicity or become as plainly the epitome of evil as this pair, the so-called “Moors Murderers,” who cruelly tortured and killed at least five children in the early 1960s. Myra Hindley’s participation was at …
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