Category: U.S. Historical News
From poison to neck slashing: Death logs 1917
I have covered crime and divorce in 1917, so it makes sense to cover the death logs from that year as well. As you are…
Naked man in the window and murderous boy bandits: 1917 crime logs
Today we are going to take a look at a few crime logs from 1917. Most crime logs reported in the newspapers ranged from one…
The deadly beer bottle and other odd stories from 1917
Old newspapers are chock full of odd little reports. And so, for today, I am going to share a handful of these reports from 1917….
5 Bizarre News Reports from the Past: Giants, Voodoo Dolls, and Witchcraft
Giants, voodoo dolls, and witchcraft are the subjects of today’s article. After all, it is getting relatively close to Halloween, and the decorations have come…
The 1914 Search for Ivan the Terrible’s Lost Library
The lost library of Ivan the Terrible, known as the Golden Library, is believed to hold ancient manuscripts and occult works. While still undiscovered, there…
The Death Spell Used Against Adolf Hitler – Witchcraft Used to Curse the Führer
Did witchcraft play a part in the downfall of Adolf Hitler? This 1943 newspaper article tells of a death-doll trend taking place before Hitler was…
Blackbirds Attacked Two People in Pennsylvania
Over the span of two years, blackbirds attacked two people in Pennsylvania. One attack happened to a woman in 1908, and the second attacked happened…
7 Ancient Egyptian Cat Superstitions and Beliefs
Ancient Egyptians believed in numerous superstitions and beliefs about cats. Cats were considered magical creatures that provided people with innumerable benefits. Not surprisingly, the ancient…
85-year-old Woman Kept Prisoner in Cellar for 2 Years
In 1922, an 85-year-old woman was discovered in the cellar of a house. Located in a miner’s town, the cellar was dark, cold, and damp….
Introduction to Learning Classical Latin – Gr. 5-6 Lesson Plans
To introduce children, grades 5 to 6, to Classical Latin, Latin’s origins, basic pronunciations, history, and to provide exposure to Latin words and phrases. The…
