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Category: Articles of the key ‘dark’ historical events across the world

The Katyn Massacre

By Tim Lambert In 1939 Stalin made a treaty with Hitler and they agreed to split Poland between them. Germany invaded Poland from the west on 1 September 1939. The Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east on 17 September. All Polish resistance ceased on 5 October 1939. Afterward, Germany occupied about 2/3 of Poland… Continue reading The Katyn Massacre

Published 14 March 2021
Categorised as Articles of the key ‘dark’ historical events across the world

The Shark Arm Case

By Tim Lambert The Human Arm The Shark Arm Case happened in Sydney, Australia in April 1935. Fishermen caught a 14-foot long live tiger shark. It was put on display in Coogee Aquarium but at about 5 pm on 25 April 1935 (Anzac Day) the shark regurgitated a tattooed human arm. The arm was well… Continue reading The Shark Arm Case

Published 14 March 2021
Categorised as Articles of the key ‘dark’ historical events across the world

The Titanic

By Tim Lambert The Titanic is probably the most famous shipwreck of all time. The Titanic is remembered both because it sank on its maiden voyage and because of the terrible loss of life but also, perhaps because so many lives could easily have been saved (The Titanic did not have enough lifeboats for everybody).… Continue reading The Titanic

Published 14 March 2021
Categorised as Articles of the key ‘dark’ historical events across the world

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