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It’s rumored that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are members (among a host of other celebrities), and that the group is behind some of the last century’s most historically important events, like the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Erin Scottberg




A circa 1860s lithograph titled "Fire: The horrors of crinoline & the destruction of human life."

In the Victorian era, a glass of water, a beautiful dress, or a brightly colored piece of wallpaper could all spell your doom.

Claire Cock-Starkey












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Science has revealed historical truths about mummies, but they just can't shake their association with curses, myths, and Halloween.

Kat Long