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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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Posted in History

Young girl swallows hatpin, survives

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…

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Posted in Fashion

Hatpins as weapons for self-defense

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…

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Posted in Culture

Strange foot beliefs from the late 1800s

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…

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Posted in History

Gold fields of Cleburne County, Alabama

If there is gold to be found, you can bet the farm I will be out there panning for it. When a touch of gold…

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Posted in History

Condemned murderer attempts escape from jail

In 1898, John Oschild, a convicted murderer sentenced to death, attempted to escape jail. However, a fast-acting elevator operator stopped the man in his tracks….

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Posted in History

Young men play with guns, brother shot

It’s hard to imagine a time when boys and young men were allowed to play with guns so recklessly (inside the house!), and yet when…

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