Strange & dark history Always sourced
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Case files · Always sourced
The part of history your textbook left out.
A prisoner France hid for 34 years. A ship whose crew vanished. A colony that left one word behind.
New true stories every week. Always sourced.
Case files
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How every file is made
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Sources in every description
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Disputed numbers given as estimates
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No invented quotes or documents
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Public-domain and CC0 images only
In preparation · Working title
History Left Out, Vol. 1: Strange & Dark Tales
Starts with the Cadaver Synod, the Dancing Plague and the Molasses Flood, told in full with every source listed.
Questions
Are these stories true?
Yes. Every story is based on historical sources, and the sources are in the description of every reel. When a detail is disputed or a mystery is still unsolved, we say so.
Where do the images come from?
Public-domain and CC0 archives only. We do not invent documents, quotes or photos.
How often do new stories come out?
Every week.
Can I send a story tip or a correction?
Please do. Send a direct message on TikTok, or leave a comment on YouTube. Tell us which reel and what your source says.
Is there a book?
An ebook is in preparation. Subscribe on YouTube to hear first.
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