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A Confluence of Folklore and Guerrilla Warfare  In the labyrinthine jungles of the Philippines, a tale unfolds that baffles historians and psychologists alike—a tale that seems to merge reality with folklore. The story of Hiroo Onoda, a …

In an age where our every move seems to be monitored by some form of technology, how is it possible for a person to disappear, quite literally, into thin air? This is the paradox that surrounds the curious case of Lars Mittank. The Lars Mittank mys…

This week's episode of the Compendium was a dark one where we explored the villainous pursuits of Dr Harold Shipman- But before we did that we explored some lighthearted tidbits where Adam and I plunge into a chewy, salty, and profoundly complicated…

In a twisted tale where the healer turns harbinger of death, the United Kingdom grapples with one of its darkest medical scandals. The Dr. Harold Shipman case holds a disquieting mirror to society’s inherent trust in the healthcare system, lea…

In the bustling streets of mid-20th-century America, a new faith was born, one that would go on to capture the minds of millions. Scientology, founded by the charismatic science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, promised to unlock the hidden potentials…

In the middle of Los Angeles, where roads are always bustling and skyscrapers reach for the sky, there's a place shrouded in mystery and intrigue: the Cecil Hotel. Located in the troubled area known as Skid Row, the hotel is a complex symbol. On one…

When the term "propaganda" comes up, many immediately think of authoritarian regimes or wartime disinformation campaigns. But what about the United States? Recently, I discovered that in Germany, high school students critically examine 21st-century …

The 1980s—a decade characterized by neon clothes, synthesizers, and some of the most iconic music and pop culture references. Yet, amid the booming disco and glittering pop, a dark cloud known as the "Satanic Panic" overshadowed the United Sta…

When it comes to the best history podcasts of 2023, we here at 'The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things' have a fair share of episodes that explore intriguing stories from the past. While we cover a variety of genres, these…

Amanda Knox's Harrowing Prison Experience Life behind bars is grueling for anyone, but for Amanda Knox, imprisoned in the ancient Capanne prison outside Perugia, it was an unparalleled ordeal. Amid hardened criminals, this young student from Seattl…