'Child vampire' body is found in Poland: 17th century locals feared body of youngster could come bac
2024-01-17
The remains of a six-year-old child a community feared would come back to life as a vampire have been discovered in Poland partially exhumed and with half the body missing, archaeologists say.
The 17th-century Polish cemetery in the village of Pien has been the focus of historians this week after it was revealed multiple bodies had been unearthed with 'anti-revenant' protection methods.
Myths surrounding the undead and vampires date back to as early as the 11th century in eastern Europe, and it is not uncommon for skeletons bearing the marks of these superstitions to be unearthed.
A 7-year-old girl made her own Miss Trunchbull costume, and the actor who played Matilda responded
2024-01-17
Redeem now A 7-year-old girl dressed up as Miss Trunchbull from Roald Dahl's "Matilda" for World Book Day last week, and looked just like the movie character. Lilly Cant from Devon, UK wore a gray 1972 Olympics sweater, carried a bag of fake shot puts, and completed the look with a hairy mole on her cheek and a monobrow. Mom Laura Jordan told Insider: "Lilly makes the costumes so much better because she's in character as soon as she puts it on!
A Russian air-defense system got wrecked after it fell off a bridge into the path of a moving train,
2024-01-17
Redeem now A Russian air-defense system was hit by a train after falling off a bridge, per a Russian report.The driver lost control of the vehicle, killing 3 Russian soldiers and injuring 2 others, it said.Russia has lost 32 Strela-10 air-defense systems in Ukraine since the start of the war, per Oryx. A Russian air-defense missile system was destroyed after it fell off a bridge into the path of a freight train, according to independent Russian media.
Italy This article is more than 4 years oldThis article is more than 4 years oldA new generation are replacing the old mobsters in Naples and abandoning the traditional code of silence
The first time Emanuele Sibillo was arrested he was 15: the police raided his house in the Forcella district in Naples while he was trying to get rid of two guns.
Sibillo was in and out of prison throughout the following few years.
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Roman Britain This article is more than 5 years oldRare Roman boxing gloves found near Hadrian's WallThis article is more than 5 years oldLeather bands dating from AD120 are thought to be only known surviving examples
Roman boxing gloves have been discovered near Hadrian’s Wall, thought to be the only known surviving examples, even though the sport was well- documented on Roman wall paintings, mosaics and sculptures.
With a protective guard designed to fit snugly over the knuckles, the gloves were packed with natural material which acted as shock absorbers.
The Masked Singer 2024: Who has been revealed so far? Picture: ITV By Hope Wilson Who has left The Masked Singer so far? Here are all the answers. Listen to this article Loading audio... The Masked Singer is back on our screens with some brand new celebrities singing their heart out.
With characters such as Dippy Egg and Rat vying for the crown, only one can win.
Play video content BUDDING HEADS The heir to the Anheuser-Busch fortune is appalled the company that bought his family out used a transgender person to advertise Bud Light ... saying, "My ancestors would have rolled over in their graves."
Billy Busch (not the host of "Extra") appeared on "TMZ Live" Friday to discuss his new book, "Family Reins: The Extraordinary Rise and Epic Fall of an American Dynasty," when Harvey asked him about the Bud Light ad featuring Dylan Mulvaney -- a move which triggered a massive boycott.
Play video content POWDER PARTY The Denver Broncos had a Halloween party ... and man, did it blow.
Von Miller hosted his annual All Hallows' Eve bash for his teammates on Monday ... and the unofficial theme seemed to be people who famously dabbled in the booger sugar, nose candy, devil's candy ... you know, COCAINE!
Check out linebacker Brandon Marshall who transformed into Bobby Brown, complete with a gold chain and king-sized bag of yayo.