Author: StrangeAgo
Solitary Confinement Was No Cakewalk in the Early 20th Century
When most of us think of solitary confinement, we picture a small bed and a small room. We expect it would be like a vacation…
What Does It Mean to be Abandoned in a Dream?
The lore of dreams is rich and full of possibilities, but what does it mean when you are abandoned in a dream? Have you ever…
Civil War Female Surgeon Mary Walker
History shows us that there were a large number of women who served in the ranks during the Civil War, including Dr. Mary Walker. Below…
How People Dressed and Traveled in 1812 United States
The following article was published in 1912 and talks about what dress and travel was like back in 1812. Just One Hundred Years Ago How…
When People Openly Believed in Life on Mars and Venus
Is there life on Mars and Venus? Despite the popular scoffing at the idea that there may be or was life on Mars and Venus,…
Was Abbe Pregnani the Man in the Iron Mask?
Was James de la Cloche, known as Abbe Pregnani, the man in the iron mask? There are many theories as to who wore the mask…
A List of Events That Happened in 1911
On January 1, 1912, The Day Book, a Chicago newspaper, printed the following list of things that happened in 1911. Here is What 1911 Saw…
How to Draw a German Soldier from 1909
The image below shows how to draw a German soldier. This image was originally published in 1909 and shows the general dress for German soldiers…
The Man in the Iron Mask a Royal Mystery
Who was the man in the iron mask? That is a question that has been asked, and unanswered, for over 300 years. The following article,…
How to Draw a Baseball Player – 1909 Instructions
Drawing styles change from decade to decade, and this how to image on drawing a baseball player shows a style that was very unique to…
