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These are a series of incomplete lists of unusual deaths, unique or extremely rare circumstances of death recorded throughout history, noted as being unusual by multiple sources. The death of Aeschylus , killed by a tortoise dropped onto his head by an eagle , illustrated in the 15th-century Florentine Picture-Chronicle by Baccio Baldini [ 1 ]
Owned by key historical figures such as Duke John the Fearless of Burgundy, the German banker Jakob Fugger, and English monarchs Elizabeth I, James VI and I, and Charles I. Part of the English Crown Jewels from 1551 to 1644, when it was possibly sold by the wife of Charles I. It vanished from records after 1645. [9] Treasure of Amaro Pargo: Likely
She was the first person to be killed by a tiger in British history. [17] [18] [19] Frederick, Prince of Wales: 31 March 1751: The son of George II of Great Britain and father of George III died of a pulmonary embolism, but was commonly claimed to have been killed by being struck by a cricket ball. [20]: 105 [21] Professor Georg Wilhelm Richmann
Image credits: History’s Mysteries From centuries-old cave paintings to rare historical photos, these posts offer glimpses into the past that you don’t come across every day.
Edward S. Curtis spent 30 years documenting over 80 Native American tribes in the early 1900s. He published his photos in a 20-volume collection, "The North American Indian.The images have been ...
In 2021, a rare Meissen mantel clock case from the 18th century fetched over $1.5 million at a Sotheby’s auction, reflecting the insane demand for these historical pieces. 12. Vintage Cameras
A weird phenomenon in Russian history for all the fake kings that they once had. One, in reality, did become a ruler. Glass delusion: Believing oneself to be made of glass was quite in vogue among Renaissance-era European nobility. Gilles de Rais: Friend of Joan of Arc, and convicted serial killer. The Great Cheese Riot
London dealer, Simon Finch Rare Books July 2006 [60] $5.8 $4.86 Quran. Royal Mamluk Quran written for Sultan Qaitbay (1418–1496). Later owned by Hagop Kevorkian (1872–1962). – 1489 May 2019 [61] $8.6 $4.59 Burdett Psalter. An illuminated psalter made for Jean de Villiers, who was 22nd Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller from 1285 ...