Category: History
5 Strange Accounts of Spell Casting
How would you react if you thought someone cast a spell on you? Hopefully not the way any of the following people reacted. Casting spells,…
Haunted Cemetery of Sedalia Missouri
Imagine visiting an old cemetery where victims of smallpox were dumped into one large grave. In 1890, in the northeast part of Sedalia, Missouri, there…
Strange Light Sightings From a Hundred Years Ago
A mysterious light seen in the dead of night is disturbing to anyone who catches sight of it. It’s creepy, frightening, and curious. And that…
The Cannibal Crew of the Whale Ship Essex
On August 12, 1819, the whale ship Essex left port in Nantucket, Massachusetts with plans to hunt down whales for their valuable oil, but the…
The Role Eugenics Played in Shaping the Early 1900s
What role did eugenics play in the early 20th century and how did the belief in a better race affect people’s mating habits? In truth,…
10 Firsts for the Women of American History
1. Edna Payne Shown in the photograph taken in 1916, she was the first female recruiting sergeant for the Navy and Marine corps. 2. Leola…
WWI Trenches in Photographs Video
What was it like in the trenches during World War One? Hopefully none of us will never find out first hand. This video contains 21…
Dr. Mary E. Walker: The Woman Who Dared to Wear Pants
“We live in deeds, not years.” – Dr. Mary E. Walker Ever since she could remember, Mary Walker had a mind of her own. For…
5 Psychic Cons from the Past
Psychics, mediums, and spiritualist cons were everywhere in the late 1800s and early 1900s. For many, it was a quick way to swindle people out…
6 Ways The Juvenile Justice System Used To Be Terrifying
In the past, children who committed minor offenses were either punished directly by a judge or they were sent to reform schools. These schools were…
