Category: History
Denver Sees Arrival of Dr. Rucker, Winner of a Corpse in a Macabre Card Game
In 1895, a condemned murder lost a bet and his corpse to Dr. Rucker. Before Carlo Perri could face his execution at the hands of…
Oglethorpe County Man Foresees Death and Tests Waterproof Coffin Before Passing at 80
Jonathan Bell, former slave owner and once one of the wealthiest men in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, passed away at the age of 80, having predicted…
Hidden Hazards: The Electrocution Risk of Bathroom Light Switches and Appliances
A rather alarming news report appeared in a West Virginia news paper in 1916 about the dangers of electricity in the bathroom. People were more…
Chicago firemen’s heroic rescue effort turns eerie as bodies saved were dissecting room subjects
The title says it all. Firemen went into a burning building and rescued subjects in the dissection room. This happened in Chicago, 1902. Ghastly Joke…
Miracle Escape: Inventor’s Spectacular Safety Coffin Unveiled in Thrilling Newark Demonstration
Vester’s safety coffins, also known as “security coffins,” were designed by Franz Vester in the late 19th century. These coffins aimed to prevent premature burial…
Bizarre Chastity Belt Case Leads Family and Roomer to Psychiatric Ward
On October 21, 1944, a disturbing scenario involving a chastity belt landed a Buffalo family and their roomer in the psychiatric ward of City Hospital….
Tragic Curse Fulfilled: Adventurer Meets Grisly End After Disturbing Ancient Mummy’s Rest
Some say Ingram died because of the mummy’s curse. I say he shouldn’t have been slaughtering elephants. Read on and decide for yourself. The Prophesy…
4 Historical Facts About Sandwiches
The first time I heard about the origin of sandwiches, it was in fourth grade. The teacher told the class the story of the Earl…
Kentucky Woman is First Female River Pilot in the State
In 1919 it was announced that Mrs. Eicher in Kentucky became the first woman to gain a river pilot license. It happened after her husband…
100,000 Greek Refugees Return from Bulgarian Occupation; Red Cross Details Harrowing Conditions and Exploitation
Greek Macedonia, a region in northern Greece, became an administrative area following the Second Balkan War in 1913. The following article, published in 1919, tells…
