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From the Pissprophet to the Scavenger: The Wide Range of Odd Jobs in the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages, also known as the medieval period, was a time of great social and economic change in Europe. While knights and lords are often the focus of medieval history, there were also many commoners who played vital roles in society. These individuals often held odd jobs that were crucial to the functioning of medieval society.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
The Courageous Journey of James Zwerg: A Civil Rights Legend
James Zwerg was a civil rights activist who played a significant role in the Freedom Rides of 1961. His bravery and dedication to the cause of racial equality helped inspire generations of activists and change-makers.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
The Impact of Mr. Rogers and Officer Clemmons on Children's Understanding of Race Relations
Fred Rogers, better known as Mr. Rogers, was a beloved children's television host who dedicated his life to promoting kindness, compassion, and understanding. Rogers retired from producing the Neighborhood in 2001 at age 73, although reruns continued to air.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
The Courageous Story of Irena Sendler: Saving Jewish Children from the Holocaust
Irena Sendler was a Polish social worker who saved the lives of thousands of Jewish children during the Holocaust. She risked her own life to rescue children from the Warsaw Ghetto and place them in safe homes and convents.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
The Mysterious Case of the SS Ourang Medan: Fact or Fiction?
The story of the SS Ourang Medan varies depending on where you hear it, but according to Ripley's, one of the most popular versions says that the ship was passing through the Strait of Malacca in the 1940s.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Horror
Vincent Brothers-The Vice Principal Who Killed His Family Because They Were a Financial Burden
Vincent Brothers is a former vice principal of John C. Fremont Elementary School in Bakersfield, California. He was convicted and sentenced for killing his family members, including his wife, sons, daughter, and mother-in-law, on July 6th, 2003, in Bakersfield.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Unsettling story of 16-year-old Erin Caffey
The fate of the Caffey family took a sad turn when Terry Caffey told his daughter, 16-year-old Erin Caffey, to stop seeing her boyfriend, Wilkinson, after she broke her "phone curfew" in February 2008. She sought her payback by conspiring with her boyfriend to have her family murdered.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Scott Peterson Killed His Wife To Be With His New Mistress
Laci Peterson, an American citizen, vanished on Christmas Eve 2002, when she was seven and a half months pregnant with their son, Connor. Locals discovered two mangled, decomposing bodies on the shore about 3 miles from the marina in April 2023. Four months later, using genetic testing, it was determined that the remains belonged to Laci and Connor. Who murdered Laci Peterson and her fetus?
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The North Hollywood Shootout: A Fearful Day in Los Angeles History
On February 28, 1997, two armed men broke into a Los Angeles Bank of America and attempted to flee with hundreds of thousands of dollars. As soon as they stepped outside the structure, police surrounded them.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
