The history of gynecology is marked by a series of dark events that reveal the exploitation and mistreatment of women, particularly those in vulnerable situations such as prisons and mental institutions. This article delves into significant historical events, experiments, and the underlying ideologies that have shaped the field of gynecology, particularly focusing on the practices…

The guillotine, an iconic symbol of the French Revolution, has a history that stretches back to ancient times. Its development and use reflect the evolving practices and philosophies of execution and justice throughout human history. This article traces the origins and evolution of the guillotine, highlighting its historical significance and impact. Ancient Precursors The concept…

From the horrors of the Blitz to kamikaze attacks in the Pacific, World War II inflicted terrible suffering on troops and civilians alike. But as these photos reveal, soldiers fighting the war, whether in the Far East or Europe, did enjoy some more light-hearted moments. Hidden away in the attics of former servicemen for more…

Marie Antoinette was the subject of countless cruel, and sometimes p0rn0graphic, pamphlets throughout her reign. p0rn0graphy in eighteenth century France took the form of crude caricatures, colorful cartoons, and even sophisticated etchings and engravings. p0rn0graphic songs, plays and news-like stories were also popular. Marie Antoinette was a favorite target of seditions libelers because, to them…

Stiffness in the human body can manifest in various forms, ranging from the natural postmortem process of rigor mortis to the intriguing phenomenon known as death erection, or angel lust. This article explores the underlying biological mechanisms and scientific insights into these occurrences, shedding light on their significance in forensic science and beyond. Rigor Mortis…

The female hysteria was an illness diagnosed in Western medicine until the middle of the century XIX , but was not discontinued as such until 1,952. It affected more than 70% of women. Following a medical treatise of the time, the symptoms were: “Motor disorders are convulsions or paralysis, and traditionally, the crisis begins with…

World War II was a period of unprecedented turmoil and devastation, affecting millions of lives across the globe. In China, the invasion by Japanese forces brought about profound suffering and hardship. Among the darkest chapters of this era was the establishment of the “comfort women” system, where women were forced into sexual slavery to serve…

The Freedomite movement consists of a split-off of the Doukhobors, a community of Spiritual Christians began a mass migration from Russia to Canada in 1898. The Freedomite movement first appeared in 1902 in Saskatchewan, and later in the Kootenay and Boundary Districts of British Columbia. Freedomites began to divide from Doukhobors in 1902 in Saskatchewan,…

A Woman Let Strangers Do Whatever They Wanted To Her Body For 6 Hours — And The Results Were Awful Yugoslavian performance artist Marina Abramović is the woman many credit as “the grandmother of performance art.” She was featured on Sex and the City and collaborated with James Franco. Somehow, her celebrated 1988 art piece, “The Lovers:…