People Share Wild Pieces of Family History Passed Down by Ancestors

It sounds like this person’s family has a bit of a dark past – or at least, one ancestor does! This Victorian-era relative spent some time in an asylum for the criminally insane, all because he stole some diamond jewelry from his employer. Talk about a bad decision – was it worth it to spend time in a creepy old asylum just to snag some shiny rocks?

But then again, maybe he was just trying to bling out his wardrobe in style. It’s like something straight out of a Dickens novel, complete with bleak Victorian England and a criminal protagonist. Who knows, maybe this ancestor was the inspiration for some famous literary character. Either way, it’s a tale worth telling – just don’t try stealing any diamond jewelry, kids!