Category: U.S. Historical News
History of US Patents and Strange Inventions
Below is a fascinating article published in 1912 that covers the origin and history of the US patents office and ends with a bunch of…
4 Best History Books About Viking Women
So much is written about Viking men, but what about Viking women? What part did women play in Viking society and how accurately or inaccurately…
A Train, an Elevator, and a Bridge – 3 Gruesome Reports from the Past
Because these “bad news” collections are so popular, I spent the day collecting a few gruesome reports from the newspaper archives just for you. Lakeshore…
History of Makeup in Ancient Rome
The history of makeup in ancient Rome is a bit of a mystery. There are few surviving records, and the few remaining are unclear. However,…
What Foods did Ancient Egyptians Eat?
The ancient Egyptians had a rich culture and a complex religious system, but what foods did they eat? Their diet was mainly based on grains,…
5 WTFrell News Reports from the Past
I’ve decided to gather up some of the more odd or “what the frell” newspaper articles from the past and share them with you. But…
Venus, Roman Love Goddess, was also the Goddess of Wild Strawberries
There’s no one quite like Venus when it comes to matters of love and attraction. She’s the Roman goddess of love and beauty, and her…
There were 82 Lynchings on US Soil in 1919
As I read through the old newspapers, I am always disgusted by the reports of lynching. The report below, published in 1920, shows how prevalent,…
The Lives of Ancient Egyptian Priests
Ancient Egyptian priests were the religious leaders of the ancient Egyptian people. They served as intermediaries between the people and the gods and were responsible…
The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer. He is best known for his contributions to designing the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply…
