Niccolo Paganini – the virtuoso violinist that many people believed sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his extraordinary talent.

Fiorini Fake Daguerreotype of Violinist Niccolò Paganini

Born in 1782, Niccolo Paganini was an expert Italian violinist, guitarist, and composer. The most celebrated virtuoso violinist of his time, his technique and abilities were thought to be “beyond a human’s capabilities”. His concerts left attendees entranced and wondering, “Did Paganini make a deal with the devil, or had Satan taken a human form?”

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Bones of Mona Lisa have been discovered under convent chapel in Italy.

Bones of Mona Lisa have been discovered under convent chapel in Italy

This week, historical experts believe they have found the tomb of Leonardo’s model – buried under the alter of a convent in Florence, Italy. Archaeologists and art detective Silvano Vinceti exhumed several skeletons stacked on top of each other under the chapel. Carbon dating has been completed and indicate the skeleton is from the time…

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The Canneto di Caronia fires – Earthly phenomena, alien attack, or arson – spontaneous fires in Canneto baffle world’s leading scientists.

Spontaneous fire in Caronia small town of Canneto on the northern coast of Sicily, Italy

The unusual enigma began in early 2004 forcing the evacuation of the entire town and now the mysterious spontaneous fires in Caronia, specifically the small town of Canneto on the northern coast of Sicily, Italy, have returned with a vengeance. Despite millions of dollars spent investigating the cause, scientists remain stymied. What is known for…

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