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1980s

Crying Boy Paintings: The Cursed Artwork That Survived Deadly House Fires

January 21, 2026 by The Ghost of History
Crying Boy

The Crying Boy paintings survived dozens of house fires across Britain in the 1980s, sparking fears of a supernatural curse.

Categories Art & Literature, Paranormal & Supernatural Tags 1980s, Britain, Fire
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