Author: StrangeAgo
Mirror Superstitions Video
Why are we so fascinated by mirrors and our reflections? How is the mirror tied into the spirit world? The video below talks about ten…
Dr. Mary E. Walker: The Woman Who Dared to Wear Pants
“We live in deeds, not years.” – Dr. Mary E. Walker Ever since she could remember, Mary Walker had a mind of her own. For…
5 Psychic Cons from the Past
Psychics, mediums, and spiritualist cons were everywhere in the late 1800s and early 1900s. For many, it was a quick way to swindle people out…
What Your Clothing Means in Dreams
What does your clothing mean in your dreams? Sometimes what you are wearing figures prominently in your dreams, so it must have some meaning. Clean…
Common Dream Meanings From 1908
Dream meanings change from decade to decade and from generation to generation. The dream meanings below are from a newspaper article published in 1908 and…
5 Strange Psychic Beliefs from the Early 20th Century
There were a bunch of strange beliefs circulating about ghosts and psychic energies back in the early 20th century. Some researchers believed that ghosts could…
Jilted Lover Acorn Spell – Old British Love Charm
History is full of love charms and spells, but only a few other those are printed and reprinted in most modern books. When we here…
6 Ways The Juvenile Justice System Used To Be Terrifying
In the past, children who committed minor offenses were either punished directly by a judge or they were sent to reform schools. These schools were…
6 Unusual Court Punishments From the Past
Court punishments were sometimes rather unusual back in the early 20th century. Spankings were common, but so were fines and doing time in the workhouses….
Divorce Parties and Other Divorce Dramas from the Early 20th Century
In the early 1900s, divorce was considered the menace of society with people claiming that the country would go the way of Rome unless divorce…
