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The story of the folks of Virginia State who hung an elephant for killing her handler seems barbaric even by early 20th Century standards. Was she really murderous or the victim of cruel treatment? Find out here Mary the elephant lived during the turn of the 20th Century performing with Sparks’ World Famous Shows —... Continue Reading →
Throughout history kings, queens, emperors and other rulers are seldom remembered in a positive light, but in this list I take a look at 10 aristocrats who were responsible for such horrid crimes they’ll give you nightmares. Emperor Qianfei Emperor Qianfei of the 5th Century AD (thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com) Dubbed China’s Caligula, Emperor Qianfei ruled in the... Continue Reading →
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