The biggest conspiracy theories in history
The ‘truth’ of 9/11. It was perhaps inevitable that an event as dramatic and devastating as the September 11 attacks would trigger an avalanche of conspiracy theories. Indeed, online commenters were suggesting it was an ‘inside job’ on the very day that terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The ancient origins of New Years celebrations - Sky HISTORY
Wepet Renpet. Translated as 'the opening of the year', Wepet Renpet was the ancient Egyptian New Year celebration that honoured the death and rebirth of Osiris.Coinciding with the re-emergence of the Sirius star in the night sky and the flooding of the Nile (which typically arrived around mid-late June each year), Wepet Renpet heralded …
The 19 greatest mysteries in history | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
2. Skinwalker Ranch. Whilst the location of Curse of Skinwalker Ranch continues to mystify the modern world, the famous American ranch has a spooky history that dates back hundreds of years.. Although the sprawling ranch, situated in the Uinta Basin in northeastern Utah, was officially established back in the early 1930s, the land on which it was built is said to have been cursed since the 1800s.
Gorbachev's Reforms: 4 reasons the Soviet Union collapsed
Mikhail Gorbachev, the final leader of the Soviet Union, died on 30th August 2022 at the age of 91, following a "long and serious illness".. For much of the 20th century, the Soviet Union was the largest country in the world: a vast and seemingly permanent superpower locked …
Mum, Mam, Mom: What do you call your mother? - Sky HISTORY
It’s Mother’s Day, or Mothering Sunday, on Sunday, 19th March 2023, and already we’re on shaky ground. Which is correct? In some ways, both are right as both Mother’s Day/Mothering Sunday are a sort-of composite, although they have separate origins.. What we do know is that ‘Mother’s Day’ became an official US holiday in 1914 following some intense lobbying from Anna Jarvis of ...
The pagan roots of Hogmanay: Scotland's New Year celebrations
Everyone knows the Scots love a New Year celebration. They love it so much they even have a special name for it – Hogmanay. Up and down the country parties spill onto the streets, fireworks explode whilst strangers and friends link arms to sing Auld Lang Syne.They even get an extra day’s bank holiday to recover from all the festivities.
20 festive facts you didn't know about Christmas - Sky HISTORY
5. Christmas trees have pagan roots. During the time of the winter solstice, pagan homes would be decorated with evergreen branches in the hope of scaring away evil spirits and to remind the occupants that spring was just around the corner.
Nostradamus: Which of his predictions came true?
Henry II of France was a personal acquaintance of Nostradamus, who once addressed him in a letter as 'The most invincible Henry King of France'. Unfortunately, Henry actually turned out to be very vincible indeed, and came to a horribly painful end aged just 40. A passionate sportsman fond of hunting and jousting, Henry’s active nature proved his undoing when, in the summer of 1559, he held ...
Why did Building 7 collapse?: 9/11 conspiracy theories debunked
According to a CBS News report published a few months after the attack: ‘A secret office operated by the CIA was destroyed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, seriously disrupting intelligence operations…The station was a base of operations to spy on and recruit foreign diplomats stationed at the United Nations, while debriefing selected American business executives and ...
'It's behind you': A brief history of pantomime
The future of pantomime. Pantomime remains endlessly popular and beloved by audiences because it strives to remain current. The latest pantomimes, like those before them, are peppered with culture-driven jokes and political satire relevant to the current day.