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Medical doctors of the early 1900s had some rather weird ideas on how to cure insanity. Never mind that anyone exhibiting any number of mental…

The following bonnet hat pattern was originally published in The Brisbane Courier, February 10, 1931. The hat was designed for teenagers and young women in…

There is nothing quite like the fashions of the 1970s, especially when it came to their throw pillows. The photo and patterns below come from…

Here is a sewing pattern for a pleated purse that was originally published in The Daily Telegraph, November 15, 1951. If you are only new…

This craft project for making a toy farm  is similar to something I did with poster board for my kids. If your kids like playing…

The following pattern and sewing instructors are for a stylish shoulder bag made out of leather. The original pattern was published in Western Mail, May…

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…

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…

For over 2400 years, the wishbone from a hen has been used to make wishes. In fact, the wishing bone tradition probably began with the…