I was really into the 2011 documentary "Dark Matters: Twisted But True" There's a lot of dark history depicted in this. I'd love to read more stories like these.
Overview
Scientists throughout the ages have often performed experiments that, in hindsight, may have seemed somewhat questionable. This programme, hosted by actor John Noble (`Fringe'), recalls stories of actual scientific undertakings that just didn't push the envelope, but soared off into Dr Frankenstein territory. Dramatized re-enactments bring to life Soviet scientist Dr Ilya Ivanov's attempt to crossbreed humans and apes, UFO researcher Morris Jessup's investigation of government invisibility experiments and other outlandish-but-true topics. Viewers are then left to form their own opinions about whether these profiled individuals were truly way ahead of their time or just plain crackers.
by sudtzu