What are some unbelievable back stories in history?

The story of Pompeii is quite remarkable. It was a bustling Roman city that was suddenly buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. People were frozen in time, and their daily lives were preserved under the ash. Another is the discovery of the Terracotta Army in China. Thousands of life - sized clay soldiers were found underground, created to protect the first emperor in the afterlife.

Muhammad Ali's back story is truly inspiring. He started as a young boxer named Cassius Clay. He had a natural talent for boxing but also had strong beliefs. He converted to Islam and changed his name. He was outspoken against the Vietnam War, which led to him being stripped of his boxing titles. But through it all, his back story of fighting for his beliefs and his boxing prowess made him an icon both inside and outside the ring. His journey from a young boxer to a global symbol of resistance and sportsmanship is remarkable.

There's the story of the Dancing Plague of 1518. In Strasbourg, a woman named Frau Troffea started dancing in the street. And then, inexplicably, more and more people joined in, dancing for days on end without rest. Some even died from exhaustion. It's a very strange and unbelievable event that still puzzles historians today.

One characteristic is that they often go against our common sense. For example, stories of people surviving extreme situations like being lost at sea for a long time without proper supplies.

The story of Dunkirk evacuation is also quite remarkable. Against all odds, a large number of Allied troops were surrounded by the Germans. But then, a flotilla of hundreds of small boats, including fishing boats, yachts and lifeboats, sailed across the English Channel to rescue them. It was a huge display of civilian and military cooperation in a desperate time.

There is the story of the Chola dynasty. They had a powerful navy and were able to conduct extensive overseas trade and even established colonies in Southeast Asia. Their art and architecture, such as the Brihadeeswarar Temple, are remarkable. The temple is not only a religious place but also a display of the Chola's engineering and artistic skills. They were able to build such a huge and intricate structure at that time which is quite unbelievable.

One of the most unbelievable ghost stories I've heard is about the Winchester Mystery House. Sarah Winchester kept building and adding onto her house in a very strange way, supposedly to confuse the ghosts. There were stairs leading to nowhere, doors opening to walls, and all kinds of odd architectural features. People claim to have seen strange apparitions and heard unexplained noises there.

One of the well - known 'back from the dead stories' is the story of Jesus in Christian belief. According to the Bible, Jesus was crucified and died, but then he resurrected three days later. This event is central to the Christian faith and has been a major part of religious teachings and traditions for centuries.

One example could be the story of Aron Ralston. He got his arm trapped by a boulder while canyoning alone. The fact that he survived by amputating his own arm is unbelievable but it's true. It shows the extreme will to live a human can possess.

There was a story of a lion and a deer in a wildlife sanctuary. Instead of the lion seeing the deer as prey, they became friends. They would rest together and even groom each other. This goes against the natural predator - prey relationship and is really astonishing.