10 Unusual Theories That Change Our View of World History (11 photos)

There are people who believe that any historical event is a carefully planned, purposeful act, part of a global conspiracy of secret governments, Freemasons, or reptilians. At the same time, the conspirators keep ordinary people in the dark, concealing reliable facts and historical documents from them. But there are also those who refuse to be manipulated, and these people offer shocking theories that shatter our accepted picture of the world.





Today we offer you a selection of 10 theories that, in our opinion, are not entirely silly and claim to be worthy of serious consideration. Of course, they can't be used to confirm or deny anything, but they do prompt serious reflection.

1. The Assassination of US President John F. Kennedy

The official version of the death of the 35th US President is that he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. However, some independent experts are convinced that more powerful forces than an American dissatisfied with foreign and domestic policy were interested in the politician's death.



According to one theory, Kennedy, like Lincoln, was assassinated on orders from the Jesuits. Everyone knows that the president intended to end the Vietnam War early, and this was not part of the Vatican's plans. The Catholic Church's goal was to impose Catholicism in the region and bring it under the influence of the Pope.

2. The Sinking of the Titanic

Besides the well-known theory that the ship sank due to a collision with an iceberg, there are at least three other possible explanations for the maritime disaster. According to one, the Titanic never sank, but rather, its twin, the Olympic, built a year earlier, sank.





The second theory holds that the ship was already burning near its coal bunker when it struck the iceberg. The iceberg struck a very hot part of the ship's side, causing it to burst, creating the fatal breach. According to a third theory, the Titanic sank due to an ancient curse of Egyptian priests, as the ancient Egyptian explorer Lord Canterville was transporting mummies from his collection on board.

3. The Death of Michael Jackson

It often happens that passionate fans of a star refuse to accept their death. This is what happened with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Fans believe that the American singer's death was staged, including the absence of serious health problems before his death, the falsification of his last photographs, the lack of video from working surveillance cameras, and much more.



It is known that the coffin was not opened at the funeral ceremony, and the singer's family members were restrained in their expressions of gratitude. Proponents of this theory also like to cite a three-year-old photo of Jackson's daughter, taken in a car. In the photo, with some manipulation of the lighting and contrast, the King himself can be seen in the backseat. Incidentally, some claim that the star's diary entries indicate his intention to retire by faking his own death.

4. Vatican Treasures

The city, or rather, a separate state within the city of Rome, amazes visitors with its abundance of historical and architectural monuments, as well as great works of art. But many say that what we see is only a fraction of the treasures amassed by the popes over the centuries of the Catholic Church.



Rumors circulate that the Ark of the Covenant is hidden in the depths of the Vatican, and that numerous items considered mythical or forever lost are also kept in the secret vaults of the papal residence. The hidden original Bible, mystical Kabbalistic texts, artifacts proving or disproving the existence of Jesus and the apostles—there are countless theories related to the Vatican.

5. Pope Joan

Historical information about the woman who was once elected Pope is scant and contradictory. It is believed that she was born on the day of Charlemagne's death to an English missionary, and at age 12, she ran away from home with a wandering monk to Mount Athos, disguised as a boy.



The couple wandered around Europe for a long time, but eventually settled in the Eternal City, where the literate Joanna managed to find work as a scribe in the papal curia. Eventually promoted to cardinal, the woman, disguised as a man, succeeded the deceased Pope Leo IV as Pope. According to some rather unreliable accounts, the deception was revealed when the Pope went into labor during a religious procession. The deceived subjects allegedly tore the Pope to pieces on the spot.

It was after this outrageous incident that the Papal Palace acquired the special examination chair, which cardinals used until the 20th century to verify the masculinity of their chosen candidate for the post of head of the Catholic Church.

6. Inconsistencies in the History of Ancient Egypt

We think the history of one of the most ancient civilizations on earth has been thoroughly studied, and all the key dates have been identified and verified. But in reality, we can't vouch for what happened even a century ago, let alone several thousand years ago.



In 1857, a stone stele was discovered, informing historians that Pharaoh Khafre did not create the Sphinx, but merely restored the enormous statue. The fact that the figure of this fantastical creature is much older than we believe is confirmed by the marks left on its back by heavy monsoon rains.

Scientists believe that such precipitation could have occurred in Egypt no later than eight thousand years ago, and this date shifts the entire history of Egypt. The stele, like the traces of rain, mysteriously disappeared shortly after their discovery, leaving only fragmentary written evidence of the discovery.

7. A Disruption in the Timeline

The great 17th-century scientist Isaac Newton was the first to point out that entire centuries had been missing from human history. The founder of Egyptology, Champollion, confused about the pharaohs and missing information about some rulers of Ancient Egypt, confirmed the error, shifting the history of that state by at least three centuries.



The history of Rus' also has three missing centuries. Historical scholarship speaks of the founding of the first Slavic settlements in the sixth century, immediately jumping to the fact that Kyiv became a city and capital in the ninth century. Some believe that the monk Nestor, deliberately commissioned by Vladimir Monomakh, confused everyone with the centuries.

Errors in the chronology even called into question the existence of King Charlemagne and the founding of the Carolingian dynasty, with its monumental palaces and fortresses.

8. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was provoked by the United States

It is now beyond doubt that President Roosevelt had long planned to get involved in World War II. But this move, to put it mildly, found little public support. The only correct solution in this situation was to highlight Japan's aggression against the United States and thereby give himself a free hand.



This is exactly what the cunning politician did – he presented a provocative ultimatum, thereby forcing the Japanese to attack the United States first. Since everything was planned and calculated, the most valuable warships – aircraft carriers – were withdrawn from Pearl Harbor in advance. Historians believe that, from the perspective of global governance and given the United States' influence on the outcome of the war, Roosevelt acted correctly.

9. The Discovery of Troy

The legendary Troy, celebrated by Homer, is believed to be located on the hill of Hisarlik, in modern-day Turkey. The ruins of the ancient city were discovered there by the historian and archaeologist Schliemann, who was credited with being the discoverer. However, at the time of his great discovery, Schliemann was not considered a brilliant scientist or even an ardent enthusiast of archaeology.



Among his contemporaries, the discoverer of Troy enjoyed a reputation as a rogue and upstart, willing to do anything to leave his mark on science. Some believe that the famous "Priam's Treasure" was nothing more than a vessel containing treasures collected from throughout the ancient world and buried on a hill among the suitable ruins of an unnamed Greek settlement.

When Schliemann was accused of forgery, interest in his discovery abruptly waned. It got to the point where no self-respecting museum wanted to display artifacts found during the Troy excavations.

10. The Events of September 11, 2001

At one time, the film "Zeitgeist" sowed doubt in the minds of many. It turned out that terrorism is an excellent tool for governments to manipulate the masses. Many see the September 11 attacks as perfect confirmation of this theory.



The attack, which cost the lives of thousands of people, allowed the US government to pass the famous Patriot Act, which unleashes the powers of intelligence agencies. This document authorizes official searches and arrests, wiretaps, and monitoring of US citizens' communications without the necessary court orders.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that a deceived crowd is easier to manipulate, and this is precisely why various theories and hoaxes appear around the world almost daily. But we must live not by the mass consciousness, but by our own minds, and decide for ourselves what to believe and what to seriously question.