Category: Culture
An Argument Against Religious Superstitions Published in 1908 in Kentucky
Should we strive to put an end to superstitious religious beliefs in order to grow as a society in the realm of science and reason?…
Cat Superstitions from the Past
Cat superstitions from the not so distant past were somewhat gruesome and even weird. In this newspaper article printed in 1908, there are a number…
The Phonograph Fans
Phonographs are taking over the planet and one day records will be sent out weekly to everyone who owns a player. While certainly dated (1920),…
King Island Eskimo Village in 1902
Newspapers from the late 1800s and early 1900s have numerous accounts of indigenous people from all over the world. This particular article covers the domestic…
Gypsy Copper Menders
Gypsies who work? Can we get any more insulting? The Romani were a subject of fascination in the early 20th century. There were numerous article…
Specialty Shoes Made for Dogs in 1912
If you think that people pamper their dogs now, you haven’t heard about the custom made shoes for dogs back in 1912. In a time…
Origin Of Buccaneers
Pirating has been a fascination with many of us since childhood, but little is said of the buccaneers. This short little article published in 1912…
5 Halloween Charms and Divination From Long Ago
What do you plan on doing Halloween night? Why not try out one of these old charms and divinations? Personally, I like the dry bread…
Halloween Night Cat Divination
People once believed that cats could tell the future on Halloween night. What is your cat trying to tell you? Watch and find out!
Who Were the Berserkers?
The berserkers were fierce Viking warriors who dressed in either bear or wolf skins to strike fear in their enemies. It was not just their…
