The Monster of Ravenna: A Tale of Fear, Superstition, and Political Symbolism in Early 16th Century Europe
A bizarre birth, wild rumors, and political mayhem—when babies become divine omens!
The Bizarre Beauty of the Basel Foot Reliquary: A Step Back in Time
The Catholic church has created plenty of weird objects, but this gemstone covered foot-shaped reliquary really takes the cake. Even weirder is what is inside.
The Nautilus Cup of Hefner-Alteneck
Medieval costumes, armor and a nautilus cup. His name might be a challenge, but German illustrator Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck’s art is worth it.
Corpse Flower: The Discovery of Rafflesia
Rafflesia is a parasitic flowering plant found in Southeast Asia. It is known as the corpse flower because it looks and smells like raw meat or rotting flesh.