History
The Frozen Veins of Arendelle: The Real Disease Behind Elsa’s Power
In 1842, Norwegian medical texts describe an illness called Kuldesyndrom — “cold syndrome” — where the body begins producing crystals in the bloodstream under stress. Victims’ breath frosts over; their skin turns blue-white.
By GoldenSpeech4 months ago in Chapters
The Clockmaker’s Daughter: The Hidden Origin of Belle
In 1789 Paris, a reclusive inventor named Étienne Beaumont created a series of clockwork automatons said to move like living creatures. His daughter, Isabelle, kept their gears oiled and whispered stories to them at night.
By GoldenSpeech4 months ago in Chapters
The Origins of the Italian Mafia
The Italian Mafia’s roots in the United States trace back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when waves of Italian immigrants sought new opportunities in America. Many were fleeing poverty and oppression in southern Italy and Sicily, but they faced significant prejudice, economic hardship, and limited access to resources in their new country. Within this environment, elements of the Italian criminal organizations, particularly the Sicilian Mafia, found fertile ground to establish themselves in American cities. Over time, this criminal network evolved into one of the most notorious organized crime groups in U.S. history, profoundly shaping American society and culture.
By Gustavo Woltmann4 months ago in Chapters
WW2 - Torture
World War II saw immense human suffering, and torture was widely used by some regimes to extract information, suppress dissent, and intimidate populations. These methods were employed in various places, including prisoner-of-war camps, concentration camps, interrogation facilities, and occupied territories. Here, we’ll explore the most commonly reported methods, used particularly by the Nazi regime in Europe, Japanese forces in East Asia, and some Allied forces as well.
By Gus Woltmann4 months ago in Chapters
Hamas has handed over all 20 living Israeli captives
Hamas has handed over all 20 living Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement. In return, Palestinians across Gaza and the occupied West Bank are waiting for the release of nearly 2,000 prisoners from Israeli jails.
By Faruk Hossain4 months ago in Chapters
Karachi Chronicles Chapter 11
As visiting international cricketers, we were kept under a high level of security. This meant we weren’t able to freely cruise the streets in our downtime. Although our main focus was playing cricket and recovering, the thought of being confined to the hotel complex was an interesting situation. Working with our conditions, our gracious hosts made sure we still got to attend multiple functions and rub shoulders with a host of influential people.
By S. J. Leahy4 months ago in Chapters
