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Father left daughter chained around the neck for days, kept key pocket

I’ve covered this topic before: children chained up like animals. It was certainly a major problem in the past, and one that we don’t hear…

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Posted in Ancient Egypt Uncategorized

Hekau: Unveiling the Sacred Words of Power in Ancient Egyptian Magic

Hekau, in ancient Egyptian belief, refers to sacred words of power or spells that were central to their magical practices. These “words of power” were…

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Woman whipped rival with dog leash, charged with assault

Jealousy reared its ugly head when Mrs. Eitner found out he husband was giving a widowed woman car rides to town. One day she grabbed…

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1924 immigrant quota law scored as inhumane

Anti-immigration policies have always plagued U.S. politics, as we see below in the article published 100 years ago in 1924. What I find particularly interesting…

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Posted in Culture Spiritualism Witchcraft

Definition and Meaning of Heathen

To fully appreciate the term’s depth, we must first look to its origins. “Heathen” paints a picture of early European societies, ones that thrived before…

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Man plunges 5,000 feet from airplane to cure deafness, fails

Joseph Kling dreamed of joining the Army, but his deafness prevented his acceptance into such a career. In 1924, he decided to test out a…

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Posted in Culture Symbols Witchcraft

The Enchanted Hazel: A Journey Through Myths and Folk Beliefs

Hazel branches carry stories of magic, divinity, and wisdom. This blog post embarks on a fascinating journey to explore the multifaceted roles of hazel rods…

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Posted in Culture

History of the name MacArthur, Scottish origin

The following article, published in 1924, details the origin of the name MacArthur. There appears to have been a series of these articles and I…

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Posted in Ancient Egypt

Hathor: The Golden Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Maternity in Ancient Egypt

In the pantheon of ancient Egyptian deities, Hathor stands out as a symbol of love, beauty, maternity, and music. Adored for her nurturing presence, she…

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Posted in History Murder

Woman murders family with shotgun, worried about neighbors hearing the blast

Widow and mother grabbed the family shotgun and killed her mother, father, brother, and young daughter. She was deemed insane. Woman Slew 4; Goes to…

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