Riot Archives - Untold Strange

Take Me to the Riot: The Strange Musical Phenomenon That Sparked Urban Legend

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by The Ghost of History

Take Me to the Riot became more than just a song – it triggered bizarre fan behavior and unexplained incidents across multiple cities.

Urban Riot: The Explosive History of Civil Unrest in America’s Cities

January 16, 2026January 14, 2026 by The Ghost of History

Urban Riot incidents have shaped American cities since the 1860s. Explore the causes, consequences, and lasting impact of these explosive events.

Nottingham Cheese Riot: When Angry Citizens Rolled Cheese Through the Streets in 1766

January 16, 2026January 13, 2026 by The Ghost of History

Beautiful old landscape with a castle and river, capturing pastoral serenity and historic architecture.

The Nottingham Cheese Riot of 1766 erupted when locals prevented merchants from taking cheese away during food shortages, leading to military intervention.