Category: History

Mining is dangerous work and in the article below, originally published in 1906, were learn of a cage dropping as 6 men were being lowered…

There are numerous reports of accidental poisonings in the past. The one below, from 1906, tells of a mother who was accidentally poisoned when her…

The following piece examines how military medicine has evolved from times when the fallen soldier was largely left to fend for himself on the battlefield,…

As we dive deep into the annals of history, we uncover a fascinating account originally penned in 1898 that outlines the complex orchestration required to…

Stepping into history can often bring about a mix of awe and fascination. For instance, when we delve into the stories of seafaring adventures, we…

If you have been visiting Strange Ago for any length of time, you know that strange things have happened in the past. In fact, you…

History is full of strange jobs, from professional mourners to those who wiped the butts of royalty. In this article, let’s take a quick look…

While researching “body parts,” I started seeing multiple articles about people cut in half. Each one was more gruesome than the last. And so, for…

Let’s embark on a thrilling journey through time to uncover ten mind-boggling history facts that prove truth is often stranger than fiction. History, with its…

Ancient Athens is often romanticized as the birthplace of democracy and a hub of culture and learning. However, as with any society, there were also…