What are some lesser - known Hollywood true stories?

The story of the Antikythera mechanism is quite remarkable. This ancient Greek device was discovered in a shipwreck. It was an elaborate mechanical computer, dating back to around 100 BC. It was used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses. The complexity of this device shows that the ancient Greeks had a much higher level of technological sophistication than was previously thought.

There's the case of the Dnepropetrovsk maniacs. In Ukraine in 2007, two young men went on a killing spree. They targeted random people, including children. Their motives seemed to be a combination of sadism and a desire for power over others.

Well, Tilda Swinton once lived in a caravan for a while to be closer to nature. It's not something most people know about her. She's always been a bit of an eccentric and this shows her love for a simple and close - to - nature lifestyle.

There is a story from a small village in France. In this village, there were reports of an old well that seemed to have some sort of dark energy. Animals would avoid it, and people who got too close would feel a sense of dread. There were also stories of strange whispers coming from the well at night. Some local historians believe that the well was once the site of a dark ritual in the past, but there is no conclusive evidence. However, the stories passed down in the village make it an interesting, if lesser - known, true occult story.

Sure. One such story is that of Hattie McDaniel. She was the first African - American to win an Academy Award for her role in 'Gone with the Wind'. However, she faced a lot of discrimination at the time. She wasn't even allowed to sit with the white actors at the award ceremony. Another is the story of Peter O'Toole. He was known for his wild lifestyle off - set while still delivering some amazing performances on - set. He was often in financial trouble despite his acting success.

There was Ramon Mercader, who assassinated Leon Trotsky in 1940. Trotsky was a key figure in the Russian Revolution but had fallen out with Stalin. Mercader, acting on Stalin's orders, infiltrated Trotsky's household in Mexico. He used an ice - pick to kill Trotsky. This assassination was part of the power struggle and ideological differences within the Soviet Union at the time.

The case of Carl Eugene Watts. He was known as the Sunday Morning Slasher. He targeted mostly African - American women in several states. His modus operandi was to break into homes and attack the women. He managed to avoid detection for a long time, and it took a lot of investigative work to finally catch him.

There is the love story of Abelard and Heloise. Abelard was a brilliant philosopher and Heloise was his student. They fell in love and had a relationship. But their love was complicated as it was not accepted in the society of that time due to their teacher - student relationship. Their story is one of passion and tragedy.

Another one is about the Chinese immigrants in the Old West. They played a significant role in building the railroads. They worked under harsh conditions, but their contributions are often overlooked in the traditional Old West stories. They had their own communities and cultures that were an important part of the Old West tapestry.

One lesser - known story is about the female outlaws in the Wild West. There were women like Belle Starr who was involved in criminal activities. She was a horse thief and had associations with other outlaws. Her story shows that not all outlaws in the Wild West were men.