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Explore the chilling mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch, where colossal wolf-like creatures have terrorised locals. Firsthand accounts and shocking evidence reveal the dark secrets lurking in the shadows.

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Learn about America’s involvement in World War One, including its key battles and how US participation helped to secure an Allied victory.

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On 1st February 1959, nine Russian hikers on the trek of a lifetime through the Ural Mountains pitched a tent and settled in for the night. Hours later, all nine fled the safety of the tent and ...

Gunpowder Siege dramatically reimagines the most infamous rebellion plot in British history, shattering the myths to reveal the largely forgotten, gripping truth behind the Gunpowder Plot. Prepare to ...

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