TLDR;
This compilation video from ChatHistoryCompilations explores a variety of historical events, mythical creatures, human experiments, and ancient medical practices. It covers ridiculous riots, terrifying mythical creatures, the Salem witch trials, the history of cheese, cursed artifacts, unethical human experiments, unlucky deaths, and painful ancient medical treatments.
- Ridiculous Riots
- Horrifying Mythical Creatures
- Salem Witch Trials
- History of Cheese
- Cursed Artifacts
- Evil Human Experiments
- Unlucky Deaths
- Painful Ancient Medicine
History's Most Ridiculous Riots [0:00]
The video begins by discussing the Nika riots of 532 AD in Constantinople, sparked by chariot racing rivalries between the Blues (aristocrats) and Greens (commoners). Emperor Justinian's unpopular policies and a previous riot led to united demands for the release of imprisoned rioters. When these demands were ignored, the riots escalated, leading to widespread destruction. Empress Theodora convinced Justinian to stand firm, resulting in the massacre of 30,000 unarmed citizens in the Hippodrome. The video then transitions to the 1974 "10 Cent Beer Night" promotion by the Cleveland Indians, which resulted in a massive, alcohol-fueled riot due to cheap beer and a heated game against the Texas Rangers. The crowd became unruly, pelting players with objects and attacking them on the field, leading to a forfeited game and later restrictions on beer sales. Finally, the video discusses the 1855 Circus Riot in Toronto, where clowns clashed with local firefighters at a brothel, leading to a large-scale riot involving the Orange Order and the destruction of the circus. The local authorities did nothing, and the event turned public opinion against the Orange Order.
Horrifying Mythical Creatures You've Never Heard Of [21:13]
The video explores lesser-known mythical creatures, starting with the Pontianak from Southeast Asian folklore, the vengeful spirit of a woman who died during childbirth. It lures men with its beauty before attacking, tearing out their internal organs. Protection methods include avoiding crying women at night, checking for gross feet, using cannon blasts, or inserting an iron nail into the nape of its neck. Next is the Sasabonsam from West African folklore, a large, ape-like creature with iron hooks for feet that lurks in the forest canopies. It mimics familiar sounds to disorient its victims before crushing them in a deadly hug. Precautions include traveling with a companion and using protective charms. The video then discusses the Drekavac from Southern Slavic folklore, the restless spirit of an unbaptized child that appears as a gray, emaciated infant with a piercing shriek. It is an omen of terrible death, but can be defeated through baptism. Finally, the video introduces the Teke Teke from Japanese folklore, the vengeful spirit of a woman or schoolgirl who was cut in half by a train. It crawls on its hands, making a "teke teke" sound, and carries a scythe or has razor-sharp nails. There is no clear way to defeat it, but avoiding deserted areas and train tracks is advised. The video concludes with the Ganös, a flying skull from Iroquois folklore that consumes anything and everything. It is virtually immortal and can only be defeated by fire.
Why You Wouldn't Survive The Salem Witch Trials [33:20]
The video explores the Salem witch trials of 1692, detailing the Puritan society's strict religious rules and paranoia about the devil. It describes how accusations of witchcraft began with two girls, Abigail Williams and Betty Paris, who exhibited strange behavior. The town's minister, Samuel Paris, sought answers, leading to the use of counter magic, including a cake made with rye flour and the afflicted's urine. When this failed, the girls accused three women: Tituba, Sarah Good, and Sarah Osborne. Tituba confessed under pressure, claiming there were more witches in the village, leading to widespread fear and paranoia. The video explains that accusations were often based on simple, everyday tasks or coincidences, such as lifting a heavy gun or killing crops with a glance. The trials involved court proceedings with judges, juries, and testimonies, but were heavily influenced by the accusers' dramatic fits and seizures. Defendants were often convicted based on the girls' behavior and spectral evidence. The video also mentions the case of Giles Cory, who was pressed to death for refusing to plead guilty or not guilty.
A Brie-f History of Cheese [47:19]
The video presents a brief history of cheese, starting with its accidental discovery by a merchant who stored milk in a sheep's stomach, leading to curdling. The earliest known evidence of cheesemaking dates back 8,000 years in Switzerland. The video notes that early cheeses were often salty and dry due to preservation techniques. It mentions the invention of specific cheeses like Cheddar, Parmesan, and Gouda. The video explains that there are over 2,000 types of cheese, categorized by moisture content: fresh, soft, semi-soft, semi-firm, and hard. It also mentions blue cheeses. The video concludes by noting that cheese is enjoyed worldwide, with different cultures having unique ways of serving it.
Creepy Cursed Artifacts [52:14]
The video explores several cursed artifacts, beginning with Robert the Doll, a life-sized doll given to Eugene Robert Otto in the early 1900s. The doll was reportedly made by a servant seeking revenge on Eugene's parents. Strange events occurred, with Eugene blaming Robert for mischief. After Eugene's death, a new family moved in, and their daughter also experienced Robert's eerie behavior. The doll is now on display at the East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida. Next, the video discusses the Crying Children paintings created by Bruno Amadio in the UK in the 1950s. These paintings were associated with numerous house fires where the paintings survived unscathed. Many owners sent their copies to be destroyed. The video then covers the Conjured Chest, a chest of drawers built by a slave, Remis, who was beaten to death by his owner, Jeremiah Graham. The chest was cursed by other slaves, leading to the deaths of 18 people associated with it over a 100-year span. The curse was eventually broken by a maid who performed a specific ritual. Finally, the video discusses Ötzi the Iceman, a mummified man discovered in the Ötztal Alps in 1991. Many people associated with his discovery suffered awful deaths, leading to rumors of a curse.
Evil Human Experiments Part 3 [1:04:25]
The video explores unethical human experiments, starting with the mustard gas experiments conducted by the United States during World War II. Over 60,000 soldiers were subjected to mustard gas and lewisite exposure to test protective equipment and observe health effects. The experiments also aimed to determine if different races had varying resistance to the chemicals. Soldiers were threatened with dishonorable discharge for refusing to participate and suffered permanent physical and psychological damage. The video then discusses the case of Bruce and Brian Reimer, twin boys who were part of a gender identity experiment led by Dr. John Money. After a botched circumcision, Bruce was surgically reassigned as a girl and raised as Brenda. Dr. Money's experiment involved exposing the children to explicit adult content and forcing them to reenact poses. Brenda later reverted to being a male, taking the name David, and spoke out against Dr. Money's practices. Both David and his brother Brian eventually took their own lives.
Unluckiest Deaths in History [1:25:17]
The video explores several unlucky deaths in history, starting with François Vatel, a meticulous maître d'hôtel who committed suicide after only half of a fish order arrived for a banquet he was organizing for King Louis XIV. The remainder of the order arrived almost immediately after his death. Next, the video discusses Isadora Duncan, a groundbreaking dancer whose life was marked by tragedy. She died in a car accident when her long scarf became entangled in the rear tire, snapping her neck. The video then covers Tycho Brahe, a renowned astronomer who died of a bladder infection after holding in his pee to avoid bad etiquette at a banquet. Finally, the video discusses Cornelia Zangari Bandi, who is believed to have died from spontaneous human combustion.
Painful Ancient Medicine [1:43:16]
The video explores painful ancient medical practices, starting with the treatment of hemorrhoids using a hot iron rod for cauterization, a method first used by Hippocrates. The video then discusses the use of metallic catheters to relieve urinary obstructions, a practice dating back to 3000 BC. The insertion procedure was delicate and could lead to infections and internal damage. Next, the video covers lithotomy, a surgical procedure to remove bladder stones through an incision in the perineum. The procedure was excruciatingly painful and required assistants to restrain the patient. The video then discusses trepanation, the act of drilling a hole in one's head for medical or spiritual reasons. The video also covers the removal of arrowheads from wounds, a painful process that involved opening the wound and pulling the arrowhead out. Finally, the video discusses couching, an ancient eye surgery to treat cataracts by dislodging the cloudy lens with a curved needle. The procedure often led to infections and blindness. The video concludes with bloodletting, a practice based on the theory of balancing the four humors in the body. The video also briefly touches on ancient dentistry.
