Category: History
10 Peculiar Events Involving Burglars of the Past
History is filled with odd stories about burglars. There were burglars of every type, from rude ones to rather timid ones. The most active burglars…
What Women Endured in the Old Insane Asylums
It would be easy to think that women were treated better than the men in the old insane asylums, but nothing could be further from…
Tortures Used in the Old Penitentiaries and Prisons
The tortures performed on the prisoners in the old penitentiaries and prisons inside the United States were barbarous, to say the least. What was even…
10 Weird Stories About People and Their Chicken Coops
In the recent past just about everyone had a chicken coop to furnish their kitchens with fresh eggs and meat. In cities, towns, and in…
What Life Was Like For Men in the Old Insane Asylums
What was life like for the men in the old insane asylums? It was brutal. Food was reportedly terrible and, in some cases, inedible. Bathing…
8 Experiments Performed on the Insane in the Past
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, doctors and surgeons performed numerous experiments on those who were labeled insane. Some of the experiments were benign,…
Gross Old News Reports About the Morgue in Philadelphia
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Philadelphia morgue was the center of numerous scandals, from theft to selling off the deceased. It was…
7 Creepy Things That Happened In Philadelphia Long Ago
There is no doubt that Philadelphia has character and that a lot of weird and creepy things have happened there in the past. In the…
A Collection Of 1861 Sayings, Humor, And Cruel Realities
What was life like in 1861? Find out by reading these news bits, sayings, and humor pieces published in newspapers that year. *-* The beech…
Bits of News and Humor From 1858
The following are some bits of news and humor from 1858. Ignorance and pride keep constant company. *-* You will never have a friend if…
