Category: History
How the U.S. Army was fed in the late 19th century: Rations, food preservation, and planning
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…
Heat, Sweat, and Steam: Stories from the Stokehold
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…
12 Unbelievable History Facts Prove the Past was Weird
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…
5 Strangely Fascinating Jobs from History: From Body Snatchers to Leech Collectors
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…
5 Fiendishly Gruesome Details of Bodies Cut In Two
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…
10 Shocking History Facts Prove History is Stranger Than Fiction
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…
5 Disturbing Facts About the People of Ancient Athens
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…
7 Quick Facts about the Olympics in Ancient Greece
The Olympic Games have a long and fascinating history that dates back to ancient Greece. The ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia,…
8 Fascinating Ancient Greek Festivals and Celebrations
These festivals and celebrations were an important part of ancient Greek culture and religion, and continue to fascinate us to this day. 1. Olympics The…
Corpse slips out of floating casket into the Chattahoochee River
Imagine finding a casket in the river and then, as you pull the casket out, having a body slip out of it and back into…