Author: StrangeAgo
The Scissor Grinder: A Lost Trade
Over a hundred years ago, women would wait and listen for a particular bell to ring – that of the scissor grinder. His bell had…
Lore and Magic of Keys
Keys are one of the most magical yet most neglected items we have at our disposal. Since ancient Egyptian times, keys have been used to…
How Ancient People Brushed Their Teeth
Have you ever wondered how ancient people brushed their teeth? Surprisingly (or not), they used pretty much the same methods we use today. From simple…
Floats from the Fiesta de Los Angeles in 1895
The Fiesta de Los Angeles was a parade and festival that took place for multiple days each spring from 1894 to 1916. While there were…
6 Ways to Stay Motivated When Researching History
Anyone who has written a history article or book will tell you that staying motivated to complete the research is the most challenging, most tedious…
Glass Eye Cons and Other Strange Reports
I recently visited an oddities store that sold glass eyes, and I suddenly realized that I never did a search for glass eyes in the…
A “Pretend” Gay Wedding in 1914 – Judge was not Amused
It’s rare to find a reference to “pretend” gay weddings and dress ups in newspapers from over a hundred years ago, but when I read…
5 Messed Up Things That Happened On Railroad Tracks Long Ago
There were a large number of strange and messed-up things that happened on railroad tracks long ago. For instance, in 1912, a farmer decided he…
Master of the Morgue William Schoneberger
Hi everyone. This is Elizabeth from Strange Ago. Today I want to share with you some of the research I’ve been doing into a man…
Elephant Hair Charm – Is the Feminine Craze for Mascots a Reversion to Totem Worship?
While this article, originally published in 1922, smacks of white Christian elitism, I found it interesting how society women were so quick to add ancient…
