Murder
The Assassination of King George I of Greece
King George I of Greece began life far from the country he would one day rule. He was born in…
Mysteries
The Mystery of the Shugborough Inscription
In the grounds of Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire stands a monument that seems, at first glance, like the sort of…
Science
The Human Genome Project
There was a time when the human body was a mystery told primarily through observation. Doctors listened to hearts, studied…
Warfare
The Battle of Borodino
By the summer of 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte stood at the height of his power, but also at the edge of…
