Category: History
Narrow escape from instant and frightful death at the train depot
A man made a rush to board a train as it was moving away from the depot, but realizing that he could not pull it…
6-year-old dragged and killed after falling from horse
We’ve read about adults falling from horses and getting dragged, but this also happened to a hefty number of children in the past. Here is…
Miner’s body cut in two after cage dropped; 6 dead
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…
3-year-old accidentally poisons mother
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…
Bullets, Bandages, and Bravery: The Progress of Battlefield Medicine
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,…
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…
