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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A young girl swallowed a hatpin after loading it into a pea shooter to use as a dart. Since it was 1910, doctors did not…

Hatpins were more than long pins used to hold hats in place. Women of the past used them as weapons when confronted by burglars or…

From arched feet to reading the soles of your shoes, the late 1800s held some strange beliefs about feet. Look at Your Foot It is…