One is 'A Cry in the Wild' by Peter Benchley. It's not as well - known as some others but is still a great read about survival in the wild. Another could be 'Touching Spirit Bear' by Ben Mikaelsen. It's about a boy's experience in the Alaskan wilderness dealing with his anger and survival. Also, 'The Mountain Between Us' by Charles Martin, which has a survival - themed plot set in the mountains.
A lesser - known wilderness survival story fiction is 'Icebound' by Dean Koontz. It's about a group of people trapped in the Arctic and their fight for survival. 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer is also not as mainstream in the fiction world of wilderness survival but is a powerful story about a young man's journey into the Alaskan wilderness. And 'Facing the Mountain' by Daniel James Brown, which has some elements of wilderness survival during World War II in the mountains of the American West.
There's 'The Call of the Wild' which is famous for its vivid portrayal of the wild and Buck's transformation. Then there's 'Hatchet'. Brian faces numerous challenges like getting used to the solitude and finding ways to get fresh water. In 'Island of the Blue Dolphins', the girl has to fend for herself for years. She has a deep connection with the nature around her as she struggles to stay alive.
The story of the Antikythera mechanism is quite remarkable. This ancient Greek device was discovered in a shipwreck. It was an elaborate mechanical computer, dating back to around 100 BC. It was used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses. The complexity of this device shows that the ancient Greeks had a much higher level of technological sophistication than was previously thought.
There's the case of the Dnepropetrovsk maniacs. In Ukraine in 2007, two young men went on a killing spree. They targeted random people, including children. Their motives seemed to be a combination of sadism and a desire for power over others.
The story of Jack Johnson is also quite interesting. He was the first black heavyweight boxing champion. In a time when racial segregation was extreme, Johnson's success in the ring was met with a lot of resistance from white society. But he held his ground and was a pioneer in the sport for black athletes.
Well, Tilda Swinton once lived in a caravan for a while to be closer to nature. It's not something most people know about her. She's always been a bit of an eccentric and this shows her love for a simple and close - to - nature lifestyle.
There is a story from a small village in France. In this village, there were reports of an old well that seemed to have some sort of dark energy. Animals would avoid it, and people who got too close would feel a sense of dread. There were also stories of strange whispers coming from the well at night. Some local historians believe that the well was once the site of a dark ritual in the past, but there is no conclusive evidence. However, the stories passed down in the village make it an interesting, if lesser - known, true occult story.
Another one could be when Zacchaeus, a short man, climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Jesus noticed him up there and called him down. The image of this little man scrambling up a tree to get a view of Jesus has a touch of humor to it. And then Jesus' act of going to Zacchaeus' house was a great display of his inclusive nature.
One such story is that of Bessie Coleman. She was the first African - American woman to earn a pilot's license. In a time when both being black and a woman presented huge barriers, she didn't let that stop her. She went to France to study flying because no flight school in the United States would accept her. When she returned to the US, she became a well - known stunt pilot, performing at air shows. Her story is a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams against all odds.
John Lewis is also an important figure. He was a civil rights leader who participated in many non - violent protests. He was brutally beaten during the Selma to Montgomery marches but remained steadfast in his fight for voting rights for African - Americans. His life story is one of perseverance and commitment to the cause of equality and is an inspiration for all those who strive for justice.
There was a story about a group of ascetics in Ancient India. They lived in the forest and practiced extreme self - discipline. They believed that by detaching themselves from worldly pleasures, they could achieve a higher state of spiritual being. They spent their days in meditation, eating very little, and living in harmony with nature. This story shows the diverse spiritual practices in Ancient India that are not as well - publicized as some of the major religious stories.