In a baffling turn of events, the ancient Durandal sword, often likened to King Arthur's Excalibur, has vanished from the medieval town of Rocamadour, France. For 1,300 years, this legendary sword, securely embedded in a rock, has captivated visitors and historians alike. Despite being chained to the stone 32 feet above the ground, it is now presumed stolen.Durandal Sword. (Image credit: New York ..read more

Louis XIV of France, also known as the Sun King, is one of the most important figures in European history. An encrypted letter he wrote using the Great Cipher in 1693 has never been deciphered. For nearly 250 years, the Great Cipher remained unbreakable, and even today, much of its ciphertext is still undeciphered. The father-and-son duo Antoine and Bonaventure Rossignol created the Great ..read more

On Friday, 10 May 2024, Pramul Kongkratok, a villager residing near Khao Krachiao mountain, Buri Ram province in central Thailand, shared a photo of a mysterious stone sculpture he stumbled upon near the Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary on social media (Facebook).The photo depicted an ancient carving of a woman holding a tree branch above her head. Pramul captioned it: “Went mushroom hunting and found ..read more

The narrative surrounding the Ring of Solomon also known as the Seal of Solomon originated primarily from medieval Middle Eastern writers. According to their accounts, the legendary ring was intricately engraved by God and bestowed upon the king directly from heaven. Crafted from brass and iron, the two components of the ring held distinct purposes: one for sealing written commands to benevolent ..read more

Abezethibou, also known as Abezethibod or Abezi-Thibod, is a fallen angel and then become demon mentioned in the pseudepigrapha Testament of Solomon. Abezethibou is said to be the offspring of Beelzebub and Naamah, conceived during a union between the Lord of the Flies and a Succubus. Abezethibou's growth was swift, and he joined his father in the War in Heaven. Yet, when his betrayal against ..read more

In 2018 an intriguing photos and videos depicting a carving of a man riding a bicycle at the ancient Panchavarna Swamy temple located in Woraiyur, Tamil Nadu, India have ignited widespread curiosity, accompanied by claims that this vehicle was somehow present in India over 2,000 years ago, long before its documented invention in the 19th century. Engraving of a Man Riding a Bicycle. Image credit ..read more

A mysterious smooth, golden orb has been discovered deep on the seafloor of Alaska, leaving marine scientists puzzled as to its identity. While speculations abound, one prevailing theory is that it could be the "egg casing" of an enigmatic creature.Image credit: The Washington PostThis unusual, pliable substance was stumbled upon last week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ..read more

The Mysterious Ragasemangsang Tomb stands firmly in the middle of the three intersections of Jalan Ragasemangsang, Sokanegara Village, Purwokerto, Indonesia. This tomb is located directly adjacent to the Banyumas Regent's Hall Complex. The shape is said to be similar to an ancient fort. Even though it is in the middle of the city's road, the tomb still feels haunted. This square-shaped building ..read more

The SS Marine Sulphur Queen was a T2 tanker that gained notoriety due to its unexplained disappearance in the 1960s. The ship, with a 15,000-ton load of molten sulphur, left the dock Feb. 2, 1963, and vanished with its crew of 39 men sevreal days later. The circumstances surrounding its vanishing have led to speculation and mystery, making it a subject of maritime intrigue.The SS Marine Sulphur ..read more

Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad III or Vlad Dracula, is infamous for his brutal and ruthless rule as a 15th-century ruler of Wallachia, a region in modern-day Romania. While his bloodthirsty reputation precedes him, an intriguing piece of history sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of his character: a mysterious letter attributed to Vlad himself.The origins of the letter are shrouded in ..read more