History is filled with events that can fuel several blockbuster films, and they often are used as inspirations of such events. However, most of the time, we get adaptations of moments plucked from the World Wars, Cold War, or any other historical moment done to death by entertainment media.And yet, the history of mankind goes quite further back than those events. These are the historical moments that, at least to us, would make for an amazing film if done right. They have action, intrigue, and some of them could also be considered as fuel for comedies.cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "106e33c0-3911-473c-b599-b1426db57530",}).render("0270c398a82f44f49c23c16122516796");});UnsplashThe 1904 Olympic MarathonThis race was a total disaster. The first guy to cross the line was disqualified for riding in a car for 11 miles, while the actual winner was given strychnine (a type of poison) and brandy to keep him going.UnsplashThe Sodder Children DisappearanceOn Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder home, and 5 of the children vanished. No remains were ever found, and their parents always believed it was arson connected to the father’s outspoken political views.Wikimedia CommonsThe Berners Street HoaxThis 1810 prank was the ultimate ‘delivery fail’. A man made a bet and then ordered dozens of services (from chimney sweeps to wedding cakes and even a coffin) to all arrive at one unsuspecting widow’s house on the same day.UnsplashThe Texas City DisasterOn April 16, 1947, a ship carrying 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate caught fire and exploded, causing one of the largest non-nuclear blasts in history. The event remains the deadliest industrial accident the U.S. has ever seen.WikipediaThe Business Plot of 1933This sounds like a political thriller because it was one. A group of wealthy American businessmen allegedly tried to recruit a famous general to help them overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt, installing a new government more to their liking afterward.Wikimedia CommonsThe Children’s Blizzard of 1888The day started unusually warm, so many children went to school lightly dressed. But a sudden, vicious blizzard struck the Great Plains, trapping them and many others. It was a terrifying, fast-moving storm that appeared from nowhere.Wikimedia CommonsThe Pirate Queen Ching ShihShe was a real-life pirate who commanded one of the largest fleets in history, with over 1,800 ships. She was so powerful she defeated the Chinese navy and successfully negotiated a pardon, retiring with her treasure to open a gambling house.Wikimedia CommonsThe Battle of Blair MountainIn 1921, some 10,000 armed coal miners in West Virginia clashed with 3,000 strikebreakers in the largest labor uprising in U.S. history. The fighting was so intense that private planes were hired to drop bombs on the miners.IMDbThe Story of YasukeIn the 16th century, an African man arrived in Japan and came into the service of the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga. So impressed was Nobunaga that he elevated Yasuke to the rank of samurai, making him a legendary figure. While playable in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, he is yet to receive a film adaptation.Wikimedia CommonsThe Isabella Stewart Gardner HeistIn 1990, thieves disguised as police officers conned their way into the Boston museum and stole 13 priceless works of art. It’s the biggest art theft in history, and to this day, the crime is unsolved and the art is missing.UnsplashThe Pemberton Mill CollapseThis 1860 disaster was a horrific one-two punch. First, the poorly constructed textile mill collapsed, trapping hundreds of workers. Then, a fire broke out in the rubble, making a terrible situation even worse and leading to major safety reforms.Wikimedia CommonsThe Mokele-Mbembe ExpeditionsFor over a century, explorers and scientists have mounted expeditions into the Congo River Basin searching for a mythical creature resembling a living dinosaur. It’s a real-life “lost world” adventure, though no one has found any proof. Yet.UnsplashThe Great Moon Hoax of 1835A New York newspaper published a series of articles in 1835 claiming a famous astronomer had discovered life on the moon. This “life” included bison, unicorns, and winged bat-people who built temples, and the public ate it up.Wikimedia CommonsDr. Mary Edwards WalkerShe was the first female surgeon in the U.S. Army, serving in the Civil War and even spending time as a prisoner of war. After her Medal of Honor was revoked years later, she refused to return it and wore it daily.Wikimedia CommonsThe Fashoda IncidentIn 1898, British and French expeditions met at a small fort in Sudan, with both sides claiming the territory for their empires. The tense standoff over control of the Nile River brought two of the world’s biggest powers to the brink of war.The post 15 Wild Historical Events That Have Yet to Be Made Into a Movie appeared first on Den of Geek.