Author: StrangeAgo
10 Funeral Superstitions From Times Past
At one time there were numerous superstitions about funerals. There were a few things that we should do on the day of the funeral, but…
Sayings, Humor, And Cruel Realities From March 1838
The following bits of news comes from newspapers published in 1838. It gives the overall feel of the times, the personalities of the peoples, the…
8 Things You Did Not Know About the Lackawanna River’s Past
Lackawanna was my third grade, extra credit spelling word, but little did my teacher know that the Lackawanna River had quite a history. River on…
10 Burning Fire Superstitions From Long Ago
Fire, the gift of the gods, is steeped in superstitions. Being one of the four elements, fire is both beneficial and destructive in its nature….
Unique News Bits From 1800
The following short bits of unusual news were collected from newspapers printed in 1800. Each short article is distinct for its time, giving readers a…
Pickwick Paper Doll Cutout
The paper doll below is of Mr. Pickwick, a character in Dickens’ The Pickwick Papers. It was published in 1913 and was meant for children…
Illuminatism Published in 1800
For all of the believers in the Illuminati, here is part of an article I discovered on “Illuminatism.” It was printed in a newspaper from…
10 Frightening Strychnine Cases From the Past
Strychnine is a bitter poison that is commonly used to kill pests, such as rats, birds, and rabbits. At one time, all one had to…
10 Weird Frog Superstitions From Long Ago
There are frog superstitions from all over the world and nearly all of the old folk superstitions are a touch weird, if not completely bogus….
Punishments Given to Patients Inside the Old Insane Asylums
What went on inside the old insane asylums was never a calm and healing sight. There were punishments, long periods of extreme boredom, and days…
