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Note the detail on the bottom of his shoe, showing that grip and traction were considered in footwear even 2,200 years ago. Each life-size clay warrior was crafted to be completely unique and there are no two terracotta warriors-among the 8,000 total—that are exactly the same. Shortly after the completion of the tomb in 210-209 BC, it was looted for weapons and burned, causing the roof to collapse, crushing the terracotta warriors.  All the other terracotta warriors that are currently on display were painstakingly restored.  What's even more remarkable is that the terracotta warriors were originally painted in bright colors by skilled artisans. Unfortunately, when they were exposed to air and sunlight during the excavation in the 1970s, the colors began to curl up almost immediately and disappeared within minutes. These terracotta warriors were put in place to guard the tomb of the first emperor of unified China—-Qin Shi Huang. To this day, the tomb has yet t

The lost girl, 1874 Blanche Monnier was a Parisian socialite, known for her beauty. In France, she is referred to as "La Séquestrée de Poitiers" which means "The Confined Woman of Poitiers". The story behind this title is tragic beginning with a love story that ended poorly. .... Monnier was from a wealthy and respected family from Poitiers. At the age of 25 she fell deeply in love with a "penniless lawyer". This upset her mother, Louise Monnier, who wanted Blanche to marry a man of wealth and notoriety. Blanche Monnier’s life took a tragic turn when her mother, Madame Louise Monnier, disapproved of her relationship with a lawyer who was not wealthy enough to meet the family’s standards.  When Blanche refused to end the relationship, her mother locked her in a small, dark room in the attic of their home. This drastic action was taken in 1876 when Blanche was 27 years old. Her mother and brother, Marcel, continued their lives as if noth

Dachau was one of the first and largest concentration camps built by the Germans. It was opened in March 1933, just weeks after Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. The conditions in Dachau were horrific. Many prisoners died from disease, malnutrition, or exhaustion.  Medical experiments were also conducted on prisoners, often leading to death or permanent disability. In total, an estimated 41,500 people were killed at Dachau during its twelve years of operation. Being fully aware that Germany was about to be defeated in World War II, the SS invested its time in removing evidence of the crimes it committed in the concentration camps. They began destroying incriminating evidence in April 1945 and planned on murdering the prisoners using codenames "Wolke A-I" (Cloud A-1) and "Wolkenbrand" (Cloud fire). However, these plans were not carried out.  In mid-April, plans to evacuate the camp started by sending prisoners toward Tyrol. On 2

In 1908, Harry Houdini introduced the "Milk Can Escape," a stunt that quickly became one of his signature acts. In this perilous performance, Houdini would be handcuffed and then sealed inside an oversized, water-filled milk can. The can was then locked inside a wooden chest, which was also filled with water, and padlocked.  The stocks were then locked to the top of the tank to prevent him from turning or lifting his head above water.  With the curtain hiding him from the spectators' eyes, Houdini would work to free himself before running out of breath, emerging triumphant moments later.  The element of mortal danger and Houdini's incredible skill made the Chinese Water Torture Cell a breathtaking spectacle that solidified his reputation as a master escape artist.  The act was so dramatic and emblematic of Houdini's daring that it continues to captivate the imagination, embodying the indomitable spirit of one of history's most iconic

These photos show 16 year old German soldier, Hans-Georg Henke, after he was captured by the US 9th Army on April 3rd 1945. Who Was Hans-Georg Henke? He was a 16-year-old German boy whose father passed away in 1938, and his mother died in 1944, leaving the family in a bad situation. To support himself and his family, Henke joined the Luftwaffe at the age of 15. The distressing capture of Hans-Georg Henke in 1945 offers insightful reflections on the harsh realities faced by individuals during wartime. As the Third Reich approached its final days against advancing Allied forces, Hans felt compelled to join the Luftwaffe's anti-aircraft squadron, a decision likely driven by financial struggles following the loss of his parents. Initial accounts of Hans' capture differ somewhat, with early claims that he fell into Soviet hands in Stettin later called into question. Evidence suggests the heartbreaking scene was actually captured by American soldiers in Hessen. It

Napalm strike in South Vietnam, 1966 This tragic events led to one of the most iconic photos of the Horrors of war. Heard of the Napalm Girl? WATCH VIDEO BELOW  the napalm girl, is a South Vietnamese-born Canadian woman best known as the nine-year-old child depicted in the Pulitzer Prize–winning photograph, titled "The Terror of War", taken at Trảng Bàng during the Vietnam War on June 8, 1972.  The image captures a young girl, Kim Phuc, running naked and severely burned after a napalm attack. The photo became iconic, highlighting the devastating impact of war on civilians. She survived later founded the Kim Foundation International to provide aid to child victims of war.

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the declaration of war following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, at the White House in Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1941  An American Seaman looks at the charred corpse of a Japanese flier brought up from the bottom of Pearl Harbor where he crashed with his burning plane during the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941 in Hawaii. A Japanese dive bomber goes into its last dive as it heads toward the ground in flames after it was hit by Naval anti-aircraft fire during surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941. A Japanese dive bomber goes into its last dive as it heads toward the ground in flames after it was hit by Naval anti-aircraft fire during surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.   On July 29 1967, the USS Forrestal, an aircraft carrier, experienced a tragic fire that resulted in the loss of 134 lives and left 161 injured. The incident was one of the deadliest non-combat accidents in the history o

In 2009, Dalia Dippolito was arrested for hiring a 'hitman' to eliminate her husband. It turned out the hitman was an undercover police officer and the whole thing was being filmed for the TV show COPS. The case was caught on camera, and Dippolito's actions were broadcast on national television. In the end, she was found guilty of soliciting murder and given a 20-year prison term. Dippolito was motivated to kill her husband because she was unhappy with her marriage and wanted to collect his insurance money. She was also attracted to the hitman whom she hired, and believed he would help her get away with murder. undercover VIDEO  of her setting up THE KILL and arrest

  Two days after her declared passing, she was placed in a coffin in her house, and left open for friends and family to bid their final farewells.  But the day before the funeral, neighbours found an empty coffin, and later discovered the 95-year-old, who had since woken up, in her kitchen cooking. Upon being found, she explained, "I slept for a long time. When I woke up, I felt incredibly hungry and wanted to cook something to eat. I pushed the lid for a long time to climb out." Despite cheating death, Mrs Xiufeng was left without any possessions, because according to her communities beliefs, after a person dies, all their belongings must be burnt.

Grady Franklin Stiles Jr. was an American freak show performer and murderer.  His deformity was the genetic condition ectrodactyly, in which the fingers and toes are fused together to form claw-like extremities.  Because of this, Stiles performed under the stage name "Lobster Boy". In 1978 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Stiles shot and killed his oldest daughter's fiancé on the eve of their wedding, as Stiles did not approve of him. He was brought to trial, where he openly confessed to killing the man and was convicted of third-degree murder. He was not sent to prison as no state institution was equipped to care for an inmate with ectrodactyly. Stiles was instead sentenced to house arrest and fifteen years probation. In 1992, his wife, Teresa, together with her son from a previous marriage, Harry Glenn Newman Jr., hired a seventeen-year-old sideshow performer named Chris Wyant to kill Stiles for $1500. Mary was convicted of manslaughter; Harry

When he was young, Lambert worked in a gaol (jail). He was known to be very compassionate and friendly to the inmates, going so far as to help them prepare for their trials.    Despite his size, Lambert was known for his remarkable strength and endurance by walking 7 miles (11 km) from Woolwich to the City of London with less fatigue than several average-sized individuals.   H could effortlessly carry 560 lbs. (254 kg) and showcased his balance by standing on one leg. Lambert demonstrated his strength and agility by successfully defending his dog against a bear attack.  In 1805, he decided to exhibit himself and charged visitors a shilling to see him at his residence at 53 Piccadilly.  Lambert engaged with close to 400 visitors daily, dedicating five hours of each day to conversations encompassing various topics like dogs, sports, and animal husbandry. Lambert enforced a rule that required visitors to remove their hats as a sign of resp