Soviets open the tomb of Timur in Uzbekistan, the Mongol founder of the Timurid Empire, which apparently started a curse a week before the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Timur was reburied a month before the Soviet victory at Stalingrad, which apparently ended the curse. (June 1941)(900×600) GallerySoviets open the tomb of Timur in Uzbekistan, the Mongol founder of the Timurid Empire, which apparently started a curse a week before the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Timur was reburied a month before the Soviet victory at Stalingrad, which apparently ended the curse. (June 1941)(900×600)
One of the only known photos of Subha Talfah, the mother of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, taken sometime in the 1950’s or 60’s. Subha unsuccessfully tried to abort Saddam before he was born. (594×424) GalleryOne of the only known photos of Subha Talfah, the mother of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, taken sometime in the 1950’s or 60’s. Subha unsuccessfully tried to abort Saddam before he was born. (594×424)
Percy Fawcett, who disappeared 100 years ago today and was never seen again whilst on an expedition into the Amazon Rainforest looking for a lost city he referred to as “Z”. May 1925,. GalleryPercy Fawcett, who disappeared 100 years ago today and was never seen again whilst on an expedition into the Amazon Rainforest looking for a lost city he referred to as “Z”. May 1925,.
John F. Schrank after his arrest. On October 14, 1912, Schrank shot former president and Progressive Party candidate Theodore Roosevelt outside a Milwaukee hotel. . GalleryJohn F. Schrank after his arrest. On October 14, 1912, Schrank shot former president and Progressive Party candidate Theodore Roosevelt outside a Milwaukee hotel. .
