Author: StrangeAgo
The Tragic Iroquois Theater Fire of 1903
When the Iroquois Theater opened in Chicago on November 23, 1903, advertisers boasted that the building was completely fire-proof. The building had a total of…
Anti Vaxxers in the Early 20th Century
Are vaccines a medical delusion? That was a question being asked by the authors of an ad that appeared in various U.S. newspapers in 1919….
Origin of the Yankee Doodle Song
When I first sat down to research the origin of the Yankee Doodle song, I thought that it was going to be a quick, one-hour…
8 Flying Dutchman Facts
The Flying Dutchman is one of the most well known ghost ships of the seas. Also known as the phantom ship of Van der Decken,…
8 Amazing Deserts of the World (and why you should visit them)
While deserts are generally depicted as barren places full of sand and sun, they can also be full of wildlife, be covered in ice, and…
7 Most Popular PT Barnum’s Freaks
For a mere twenty-five cents, you could take a tour of PT Barnum’s show containing his most memorable freaks. Jo Jo the Dog Faced Boy…
Lipstick in Ancient Civilizations
The ancient Sumerians were probably the first people to invent lipstick over 5,000 years ago. Their lipstick was nothing like the lipstick we use today….
Methods of Fire Torture
Perillos of Athens, invented what came to be known as the brazen bull. Also called the bronze bull and the Bull of Phalaris, it was…
10 Theories From the Past About What Martians Look Like
As the world became more advanced during the early half of the 20th century, people started turning their heads to the sky and wondering what…
Brutal Forms of Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment, by definition, is some form of physical punishment for a wrongdoing. Parents who spank children, teachers who smack children’s hands with rulers, soldiers…
