Author: Historical Mystery

Introduction On October 24, 1980, the SS Poet, a cargo ship carrying corn to Egypt, departed from Philadelphia and vanished without a trace. Despite an extensive search by the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy, no wreckage or evidence was ever found. Theories about its fate range from severe weather to piracy, but the disappearance remains…

Introduction Overshadowed by Roswell, the Aztec UFO Incident of 1948 is a captivating mystery. On March 25, near Aztec, New Mexico, witnesses claimed to see a saucer-shaped craft crash. Allegedly, the military quickly recovered the craft and alien bodies, then covered it up. While some argue it’s a hoax, others see it as a significant…

Introduction On the night of June 11, 1962, three inmates—Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin—executed one of the most daring prison breaks in history, escaping from the notorious Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Using makeshift tools, they widened the ventilation ducts in their cells, climbed through the utility corridors, and made their way to the…

Introduction From 1918 to 1919, New Orleans was gripped with fear as a serial killer known as the Axeman terrorized the city. The Axeman targeted Italian-American grocers and their families, attacking them with an axe or straight razor, often using the victims’ own tools found on the premises. His gruesome spree left six people dead…

Introduction Nestled at Shugborough Hall in Staffordshire, England, stands a curious monument known as the Shepherd’s Monument. Inscribed on it is a cryptic sequence of letters: “D O U O S V A V V M.” This enigmatic inscription has puzzled historians, cryptographers, and enthusiasts for centuries. Despite numerous theories ranging from Templar secrets to…

Introduction Scattered across the Diquís Delta in Costa Rica are hundreds of perfectly spherical stones, known as the Stone Spheres of Costa Rica. Discovered in the 1930s during agricultural work, these spheres range in size from a few centimeters to over two meters in diameter and weigh up to 16 tons. Despite extensive research, their…

Introduction On January 26, 1966, siblings Jane (9), Arnna (7), and Grant Beaumont (4) vanished from Glenelg Beach near Adelaide, Australia. Last seen playing with a tall, blond man, their disappearance sparked one of the largest manhunts in Australian history. Despite extensive searches and investigations, their fate remains unknown, making this one of Australia’s most…

Introduction The Rongorongo script is one of the most mysterious and undeciphered writing systems discovered on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. Found inscribed on wooden tablets, the glyphs of Rongorongo are believed to date back to the 13th to 17th centuries. The exact purpose and meaning of these glyphs remain unknown, as efforts…

Introduction The Dropa Stones are one of the most intriguing and controversial artifacts in the study of ancient mysteries and alleged extraterrestrial contact. Discovered in the Baian-Kara-Ula mountains on the border between China and Tibet in 1938 by Chinese archaeologist Chi Pu Tei, these stone disks reportedly feature tiny hieroglyphic-like inscriptions. According to some claims,…

Introduction The Dogu figurines are mysterious clay artifacts dating back to Japan’s Jomon period (14,000–300 BCE). These intricate figurines, often featuring exaggerated facial features and elaborate patterns, have been found at various archaeological sites across Japan. Despite extensive study, the exact purpose of the Dogu remains unclear. Some theories suggest they were used in fertility…