Author: StrangeAgo
10 Harsh Realities of the Early 20th Century Seamen
Life on the sea was never pretty, and the seamen of the early 20th century had to endure much that modern seamen are fortunate enough…
The Original Masque of the Red Death was a Venetian Legend
The red death mask was originally a Venetian legend: “About the middle of the seventeenth century, there lived in Venice a certain haughty duke, so…
10 Peculiar Events Involving Burglars of the Past
History is filled with odd stories about burglars. There were burglars of every type, from rude ones to rather timid ones. The most active burglars…
10 Wacky Underwear Superstitions
Yes, there are superstitions involving your underwear. Sounds kind of weird and maybe even kinky, but you know you want to read on. Inside Out…
What Women Endured in the Old Insane Asylums
It would be easy to think that women were treated better than the men in the old insane asylums, but nothing could be further from…
Rose Superstitions From Long Ago
The beautiful roses we grow in our gardens have a long history in the world’s mythologies and religions, so it is not surprising that there…
Tortures Used in the Old Penitentiaries and Prisons
The tortures performed on the prisoners in the old penitentiaries and prisons inside the United States were barbarous, to say the least. What was even…
10 Stinky Onion Superstitions You Need to Know
There are numerous superstitions involving the lowly onion. Since ancient times, the onion has been used for oath taking, protection, healing, and, of all things,…
Dainty Embroidery Designs for Handkerchief Corners
Newspapers used to published embroidery designs for the women readers, such as the pattern below for handkerchief corners. Cloth handkerchiefs used to be a necessity…
10 Weird Stories About People and Their Chicken Coops
In the recent past just about everyone had a chicken coop to furnish their kitchens with fresh eggs and meat. In cities, towns, and in…
