Originating in 16th-century England, the Drunkard's Cloak was a public punishment for drunkenness that involved putting an empty barrel over the guilty party's torso, with holes cut out for their head and arms, and parading them through town to shame them.Public DomainThe Drunkard’s Cloak began as a form of punishment in England, but quickly spread across Europe and to America.
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of waking up with a splitting headache, an upset stomach, extreme nausea, and perhaps a headful of regrets after a night of drinking, then congratulations — you’ve experienced a hangover. Read More...
Louis Till was executed in Italy after a court-martial found him guilty of raping two women and murdering another while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, but it's long been debated whether he was truly guilty or unfairly targeted because of his race.In 1945, a U.S. Army soldier named Louis Till was hanged for rape and murder while stationed in Italy. The young man had raped two Italian women and killed another during a home invasion the year prior. Read More...
Known for his good looks, Paul John Knowles was described as a “cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O’Neal.”YouTubePaul John Knowles, also known as the Casanova Killer.
To some women who met him, Paul John Knowles was smooth and charismatic, a “cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O’Neal.” To others, he was their worst nightmare, a cold-blooded killer with no pattern, and no regard for anyone but himself.
For decades, Knowles traversed the country, racking up a slew of criminal charges, including kidnapping and theft. Read More...
