There are many unsolved Mysteries from History that start legends and conspiracy theories. We will share some of them with you.”
1. Genghis Khan’s Tomb
The Great Khan, who built a huge power in Central Asia – and yet it is still unknown where he is buried. According to tradition, things that may be useful to him in the next world are placed in the burial mound of the deceased, so the tomb of Genghis Khan should be filled with gold and other treasures, but no one has found it yet.
Rumour has it that he is buried next to the Oman River. But those who participated in the burial process of Genghis Khan were killed, so there are still no reliable sources about the location of the grave.
2. Prisoner in the Iron Mask
In prison during the reign of Louis XIV there was a mysterious man, whose identity has not been revealed to this day. He wore a mask made of velvet, but writers and other creators spread rumours that it was made of iron
The prisoner lived alone for 30 years, sometimes he was allowed to walk, but only under the supervision of musketeers. When this mysterious prisoner died, all the furniture in his cell was burned and the walls were repainted. Louis XIV took the name of this mysterious man to his grave.
3. Did King Arthur exist?
King Arthur is a hero of English myths who defeated the Germanic tribes and created his own knightly order. But historians are not sure that such a character really existed… There are no objects confirming his exploits – only in the chronicle there are several mentions of a tribal attack, that there was such a leader named Artorius
4. Disappearance of the Roanoke Residents
112 residents of the English colony on Roanoke Island founded their village in 1587. When the war with Spain began, food could not be brought to them for some time.
The next ship arrived only in 1590, and the people who landed on the island realized that there was no one in the village, not a soul. All 112 people disappeared without a trace. They found only one “evidence” on the tree – “Croatian” (the name of the island nearby) was scratched there, but even there they found nothing and no one.
5. Who are you, DB Cooper?
Many people devote their entire lives to solving this mystery. Dan Cooper is the fictitious name of a criminal who took people hostage, hijacked a plane, and demanded a reward and four parachutes.
After he got it all, he took all the money with him and jumped off the plane. Who this person was who put the entire FBI on their ears in 1971 is unknown. One thing is clear: he is a very successful and calculating robber.
Mysteries from History: Unravelling the Unsolved
These enduring Mysteries from History have puzzled scholars and captured the imaginations of mystery enthusiasts around the world. From the hidden location of Genghis Khan’s tomb to the perplexing case of the Prisoner in the Iron Mask, each enigma offers a glimpse into the unknown. The question of King Arthur’s existence, the sudden disappearance of the Roanoke residents, and the mysterious identity of D.B. Cooper continue to spark debate and theories. What secrets do these historical puzzles hold? Do you have theories or insights about these unresolved mysteries? We invite you to join the discussion and share your perspectives as we explore these shadows of the past together.