History clearly records the execution of Joan of Arc by burning in May of 1431.But did someone else die in her place?The tale is almost forgotten now, but history proves that there once was considerable doubt about the death of this French heroine and saint.The story goes that in 1436 a woman appeared in a village near Metz, France, claiming to be Joan. The people were initially skeptical, to say the least.
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An example of the historical continuity of scientific interest in unorthodox questions concerns ‘poltergeist’ phenomena, i.e. the very epitome of ‘things that go bump in […]
Ever since the invention of guns, it seems there have been people who were driven to prove they could catch the bullets ejected from the guns, between their teeth. Even today, in our modern world of TV shows, Deep Fake videos and constant warfare, the idea of trying the trick seems madness. Yet for 450 years, that is exactly what has happened, with Magician and Illusionist, one after another seeking to entertain us with what seems like the most dangerous or tricks.
