“Super Father” Genghis Khan has up to 16 million male descendants

The Vintage News Jun 9, 2018 Mark Shiffer The Mongolian leader Genghis Khan was known to have fathered many children with different women. One study suggests that up to 10 other men in Asian history have rivaled the procreative prowess of Khan. Unfortunately, except for this one ruler, we don’t know the names of any of … Read more

Child labor of early 20th century brought to life in colorized images

The Vintage News Feb 19, 2018 Ben Wheeler A series of heart-wrenching images depicting child labor in early 20th century America has been brought to life after being expertly colorized. Among the photos is an eight-year-old cranberry picker, Jennie Camillo, looking desolate as she attempts to carry her heavy load in Pemberton, New Jersey. Other pictures … Read more

Eleanor Cobham, a seductive royal duchess, was found guilty of witchcraft in 15th century and forced to walk through London in penance

The Vintage News Feb 19, 2018 Nancy Bilyeau The Duchess of Gloucester forced to walk through the streets as punishment for necromancy. Carnegie Museum of Art – Pittsburgh, PA (United States) Dates: 1900 On November 13th, 1441, the curious people of London lined the streets to observe an act of public penance. The criminal was a … Read more

The tricks of camouflage, from mannequins in Ancient China to fabricated tree stumps in World War I

The Vintage News May 1, 2018 Patricia Grimshaw The use of camouflage to hide oneself from an opposing person or force is nothing new. Since time immemorial, people have taken cues from the natural world and used concealment methods and tactics to hide their position and movement. However, this has evolved into being more than face … Read more

Top 10 forbidden places you will never visit

Outdoor Revival By Tomi Stojanovic Publish Date: Nov 22, 2017 Some people say that they have the world in the palm of their hand, but unfortunately for them, there are some places they’ll never see. The world has many fascinating and amazing places that we can’t wait to explore. But, amongst them, there are places that … Read more

In 1881, the eerie end-of-the-world predictions of “Mother Shipton,” who may have been otherwise known as the “Witch of York,” terrified all of England

The Vintage News Apr 19, 2018 Nancy Bilyeau Photo: Immanuel Giel CC BY 3.0 In the spring of 1881, families across England deserted their homes, too terrified to sleep in their beds. They slept in fields or prayed in churches and chapels for God to spare their lives in the apocalypse that was foretold: “The world … Read more

The Spy with the Wooden Leg

The Vintage News Jun 22, 2018 Andrew Pourciaux A good spy needs many things: wits, courage, intelligence, and strength of heart. Many would believe that two functioning legs would also be necessary when it came to spying, especially during World War Two, when communication was extremely limited and mobility was of the utmost importance. Yet Virginia … Read more

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