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8 Chilling Reports About Insane Fathers
There are numerous reports about insane fathers murdering their families in the newspaper archives. For this blog post, I am going to focus on several…
The Incredible, Symbolic Egg: An Exploration of Its Meanings
In cultures across the globe and throughout the ages, the humble egg has consistently held a unique, symbolic significance. Its simple yet perfect form, its…
The Ectoplasm Era: Supernatural News in the Early 20th Century
The early 20th century was an era when science and spirituality often intermingled, and newspapers teemed with accounts of ectoplasm — an alleged physical substance…
Corn Symbolism: Fertility, Prosperity, and Celebrations
Corn has been a symbol of life and prosperity for centuries, spreading across different cultures and historical periods. Whether viewed through the lens of mysticism,…
Dactylomancy: Ring Divination and Its Meaning
Dactylomancy might not be as well known as tarot reading or palmistry, but this ancient method of divination holds a unique place in the pantheon…
Tesla Says Other Worlds are Trying to Signal the Earth
Nikola Tesla not only believed in the possibility of life on other planets, he also believed that other civilizations were sending us signals. A newspaper…
Abandoned Children in Fairy Tales: An Exploration of a Timeless Motif
Fairy tales from every corner of the world often weave stories of charm and wonder that bewitch children and adults alike. However, these stories also…
Ocean City circumvents anti-freedom Blue Laws in 1927
The Blue Laws were created by Christian extremists to prevent people from having any personal enjoyment on Sundays. The laws prevented any sort of entertainment,…
Man warned not to kiss anymore women for a year
Man accused of kissing a customer, not his wife, was sentenced to no kissing for a year. The year was 1927. Court Limits His Kissing…
Woman goes insane after fortune teller conjures fake demons
From 1896 comes this horrifying story of a young woman made insane after a fortune teller produced fake demons and threatened her for more money….