What are some real horrifiying stories from history?

Sure. There was a story about a family who moved into an old house. At night, they would hear strange scratching noises coming from the attic. One day, the youngest child went missing. After a frantic search, they found the child's footprints leading to a hidden door in the attic that they never knew existed. And behind that door, there was just a dark void. They never found the child again.

The Black Death in the Middle Ages was a terrifying event. People watched as their loved ones got sick with painful boils and died within days. Entire villages were wiped out. There was no understanding of how it spread at first, and the fear and chaos that ensued were palpable.

Well, the story of Joan of Arc is quite fascinating. A young peasant girl in France who claimed to be guided by divine voices. She led the French army to several victories against the English during the Hundred Years' War. Eventually, she was captured and burned at the stake, but her story has inspired many throughout history.

The story of the Maneaters of Tsavo in Africa is also quite famous. In 1898, two man - eating lions killed and ate around 135 railway workers in Kenya. While not exactly human - on - human cannibalism, it shows the extreme circumstances of animals preying on humans in a way that can be related to the concept of survival - based 'cannibalism' in a different sense. In some ancient tribes, there were also accounts of cannibalistic practices during times of extreme famine or in the context of certain religious or cultural rituals, though these are often more difficult to verify completely.

One example is the story of Alexander the Great. Born into royalty, his destiny seemed set from the start. He was tutored by Aristotle, which gave him a great intellectual foundation. His military campaigns were extraordinary. He conquered vast territories from Greece to Egypt and into India. It was as if he was fated to spread Hellenistic culture far and wide. His destiny was cut short by his early death, but his mark on history is indelible.

The Amityville Horror is quite famous. The Lutz family claimed to experience all sorts of terrifying paranormal activity in their new home. There were reports of strange noises, slime oozing from the walls, and apparitions. Although some skeptics believe it was a hoax, it remains a well - known real - life ghost story in history.

Fictional history is made-up stories set in a historical context. It differs from real history because it's not based on actual events or facts.

Sure. One such story is the story of Joan of Arc. She was a young peasant girl who led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War. Despite facing great opposition and ultimately being burned at the stake, her courage and leadership became a symbol of national pride in France.

One story from the History Channel is about the haunted Winchester Mystery House. It was built by Sarah Winchester. Legend has it that she was haunted by the spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles. The house has strange architectural features like staircases leading to nowhere, doors that open to walls. People claim to have seen apparitions and felt cold spots in the house.

Yes, in history, there were situations that could be considered in the context of "slave wives" in some slave - based societies. For example, in the antebellum South in the United States, female slaves had no rights and were often at the mercy of their masters. They were forced into relationships and had children who were also slaves. Their stories were full of pain, oppression and the struggle for basic human dignity.