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Who were the Knights of the Round Table?
The Knights of the Round Table were the legendary knights serving King Arthur in Arthurian legend. They were the best knights in Arthur’s kingdom, renowned…
Whiskers at a Price: 3 Rulers Who Imposed Taxes on Beards
When it comes to quirky historical taxation, few measures are as peculiar as the beard tax. Though not common, a few bold rulers saw fit…
Edgefield Man Fatally Struck by Electric Car in Akron, Skull Crushed
An electric car fatally struck an Edgefield, Ohio man in 1904. I’m posting this here because we seem to forget that early cars were electric…
6 Beard Superstitions From Around the World
Beards have been surrounded by a myriad of superstitions and cultural beliefs throughout history, often symbolizing wisdom, strength, and virility. Below are six of the…
Women in Atlantic City Wear Birdcages as Fashion Accessories
Wearing birdcages, especially small ones as accessories, was a unique and curious fashion trend in the early 20th century. This quirky fashion statement reflected the…
Anarchist Becky Edelson Faced Forcible Feeding with Rubber Hose as Hunger Strike Continued
The following 1914 news report tells of an accused anarchist who was arrested and then refused to eat. The report details how they planned to…
Longtime Alms House Worker “Daddy” Jim Hill Passes Away at 80
“Daddy” Jim Hill, the letter carrier at the county alms house for forty years, passed away at the age of 80. After having served his…
The Night Riders’ Campaign of Terror
In the early 20th century, the tobacco farmers of western Kentucky and neighboring Tennessee counties faced economic ruin due to the monopolistic practices of the…
Police Clash with 800 Strikers at Hood Rubber Co. in Watertown
Massachusetts police armed with night sticks attacked 800 strikers outside the Hood Rubber Co. plant, seriously injuring two women and one man. The conflict ended…
Convicted Murderer Edward Krause Buried in Pauper’s Field After Escape and Fatal Shooting
Convicted murderer Edward Krause, who escaped from the Federal jail and was shot dead at Doty’s Cove, was buried in the pauper’s field of Evergreen…
