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Trial of the Dead Pope: Cadaver Synod and the Trial of Pope Formosus
Trial of the dead pope is the story of a bizarre event where a dead body of a pope was exhumed to stand trial. The Cadaver Synod was a council of the clergy that dug up a dead pope to punish it for its crimes.
Nikolai Yezhov: The Bloody Dwarf who Orchestrated the Great Purge
Stalin's loyal executioner, Nikolai Yezhov, was called the "Bloody Dwarf" by his comrades. He had a short stature but what did he do to deserve the "Bloody" part? Lots of execution, torture, and other sadistic crimes. Read more.
Three Saudi Royals Executed by Sharia Law
Saudi Arabia is known to be hard on crime. But did you know that three people from the royal family were executed for breaking the sharia law?
Faisal bin Musaid: Nephew and Assassin of King Faisal
The royal prince of Saudi Arabia who murdered the king. What motivated Faisal bin Musaid Al Saud to murder his uncle, the King of Saudi Arabia?
Jesus’ Chinese Brother: The Eccentric Life of Hong Xiuquan
In Qing China, there arose a man named Hong Xiuquan who claimed to be the Jesus' Chinese brother. This man was as revolutionary as he was eccentric. Was he a fraud or a genius?
