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Searching the Catacombs of Rome for Hidden German Soldiers – World War I
The article below, published in 1915, claims that German spies hid in the catacombs of Rome during World War I. Searching the Catacombs of Rome…
Odd Superstitions About Ashes
Ashes have long been a symbol for fertility and many of the superstitions about ashes reflect this fact. They have also been used in good…
Ruins of a Vanished Race Found in Central America in 1898
In the late 1800s to early 1900s, Central America was the place to go searching for ancient ruins of past civilizations. And while it is…
10 Interesting Apron Superstitions From the Past
There was a time when women wore aprons while doing their housework which is why there are so many superstitions about aprons. 1. Comes Untied…
What it Took to be Declared Insane in the Early 20th Century
To say that it took very little to be declared insane during the early 1900s is an understatement. Anyone could be declared insane by alienists…
10 Old Easter Superstitions
The Easter we celebrate today is a mix of Pagan and Christian customs and superstitions. Many people do not realize that their actions on this…
Graveyard Discovered Under Man’s Garden in 1899
A landowner decided to have some mounds leveled on his property when the workmen discovered that the mounds were actually an ancient grave site. Graveyard…
Origin of the Aztecs in America Traced by a Birchbark Manuscript
As the scientists of today work on unraveling the mysteries of the Native American’s DNA map, archaeologists from the past had their own theories as…
Tattoo Trends in 1893 London – Victorian Era Tattoos
While a number of people think that tattoos have only recently gained in popularity, the truth is that they have been popular since before the…
When Kids Collected Free Things
In the 1980s, I collected cheap, plastic charms, jelly bracelets, and rocks. Today, my youngest child collects expensive junk bought inside surprise bags and large,…
