The Secret Events in History Schools Never Taught You

The Secret Events in History Schools Never Taught You

Find the secret events in history schools never taught you. From hidden wars to forgotten inventions, learn about the untold historical facts that changed our world in ways you never thought of.

Introduction

When we think of history, it's usually the highlights: the world wars, revolutions, kings and queens, and those great inventions that changed the world. The truth, however, is history is so much deeper and so much more interesting than any textbook reveals. There are secret events—hidden stories, forgotten inventions, and untold facts—we never learned in our classrooms.

These are not random oddities. They are actual moments that altered the course of humanity, quietly, but in very powerful ways. Learning about these unknown events in history not only makes it much more entertaining for students, but it also highlights how much of our past is either unknown or overlooked.

Let's take a much deeper look into some of the most amazing secret events in history schools never taught you.

1. The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

While it sounds weird, it is true: a huge tank of molasses in Boston burst, sending the massive wave (25 feet high) down the city streets. The tank destroyed buildings and killed 21 people while injuring more than 150. This was long forgotten in history; however, the lessons are important, as this story illustrates the trouble you can get yourself into by mishandling everyday substances. The story is a constant reminder of today's standards on safety.

2. The War of the Whiskers (1325)

In Italy, a war broke out over a wooden bucket between the cities of Modena and Bologna. Bologna claimed Modena had stolen their wooden bucket, and the war escalated into a bloody battle with hundreds killed (Modena won the wooden bucket).

Although it sounds kind of silly now, we don't often think about the fact that human conflict usually starts over some pride, ego, or an incredibly small object.

3. Nikola Tesla's Forgotten Inventions

In schools where we are taught about electricity, we very rarely hear about Nikola Tesla. Young people might learn about Thomas Edison, but the truth is that Nikola Tesla fabricated a number of inventions that we currently use today, such as wireless communication and alternating current, and even some of the earliest radio inventions.

Most of Tesla's discoveries have been hidden or suppressed due to business rivalry; as such, his story remains one of the greatest stories untold in history.

4. The Dancing Plague of 1518

In Strasbourg, hundreds of people began dancing uncontrollably in the streets—some doing so for days without a break. They collapsed from exhaustion, with some of them actually dying. Historians have long debated whether this was mass hysteria, poisoning, or a psychogenic reaction to stress.

This perplexing secret event attests to how mysterious humans can be when they are pushed to the extreme.

5. Operation Paul Bunyan (1976)

During the Cold War, the US and North Korea were compelled to the brink of war over… a tree. After soldiers from North Korea executed two US soldiers who were trying to trim a tree while in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, the United States executed Operation Paul Bunyan—all in an effort to just cut the tree down, bringing in military forces, semi-trucks, and chainsaws.

It was one of the most absurd military operations of all time and an example of how disputes, even minor ones, can rapidly escalate in tense times.

6. The Forgotten Black Pharaohs of Egypt

In school history lessons, the focus is usually on Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, or Ramses. But part of Egypt's history has been erased or overlooked; a line of Black Pharaohs once ruled Egypt in the 25th dynasty. They came from Nubia (modern-day Sudan), and they revived ancient traditions and extended Egypt's power.

The entire history of their reign could widely be considered a deeply hidden history.

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7. The Ghost Army of World War II

In World War II, the U.S. military trained engineers, artists, designers, and other visual designers to create fake tanks, inflatable weapons, and loudspeaker sound effects to fool the enemy.

The Ghost Army used these illusions to save thousands of lives, but their work was classified for decades. This is one of those classified events where imagination and creativity can be almost as weaponized as weapons.

8. The Real Story of The Trojan Horse

We are all familiar with the story of the Trojan Horse, but we often forget that historians debate whether that was an actual wooden horse or a clever military strategy reading as a metaphor. One hypothesis, if I recall correctly, was it may have been a siege engine as a gift. Again, whatever happened, it is a classic example of the mixture of myths and words that often go untold in history.

9. The Women Inventors Who Have Been Erased from History

Many inventions attributed to men were in fact created or co-created by women. As an example, Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood actress who invented a communication system during WWII that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth came from.

Unfortunately, women like Hedy are often erased from history books, and that is one of the most irritating things.

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10. The Dark Day (536 AD)

Historians characterize the year 536 AD as one of the worst times to be alive. A mysterious fog blanketed Europe and Asia for over a year and blocked out sunlight. Crops failed, temperatures cooled, and famine set in.

Scientists now believe it was caused by a large volcanic eruption. Many classrooms do not even mention this cataclysmic episode in history.

11. The CIA's Secret Acoustic Kitty

In the 1960s, the CIA attempted to utilize a cat for spying after surgically implanting a microphone into its ear, under the project title Acoustic Kitty. Acoustic Kitty cost millions but failed when the cat wandered off during its first field mission.

It sounds ridiculous, but it is one of the most bizarre secret history plans in the world of espionage.

12. The True Mystery of the Library of Alexandria

In school we are taught that the famous library was destroyed in one single fire, but historians think it was probably damaged many times over hundreds of years. Therefore, there are likely countless books of ancient knowledge that are now lost to the ages.

The mystery of what was lost is still one of the greatest secret events in history.

13. The Whiskey Rebellion (1791)

Following the American Revolution, the United States government instituted a tax on whiskey. Farmers revolted against the tax, and it became one of the first big uprisings in the country.

While schools may focus on independence, they often forget this important reminder that freedom is never without

14. The Mysterious Voynich Manuscript

An ancient book, with strange drawings and undecipherable text, was unearthed in the 1400s. And to this day, nobody has fully figured it out. Some think it is a medical text, while others think it is an elaborate joke.

This remains one of the most intriguing mysterious historical events.