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Little house cutout from 1910
As a child, I loved the cutouts found in newspapers and children’s magazines. The cutout below is from a 1910 newspaper. I thought I’d share…
Texas: Mutilated body found in sack
Once upon a time, cutting people up and putting the remains in sacks was a popular body disposal method. However, glancing through 21st century crime…
Pennsylvania firemen held on charge of arson
It goes without saying that firemen are some of the bravest people on the planet. Unfortunately, sometimes the profession draws in the wrong sort of…
Child leased and placed into servitude for $5 a year in Illinois
Below is a 1905 report about a nine-year-old girl who is placed into servitude for $5 a year. That money goes to her “father.” The…
Make numerous New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of keeping at least one
Making a New Year’s resolution is an old custom, and many people today will still attempt to begin work on just one thing at the…
Henry Ford did not invent the assembly line
Henry Ford did not invent the assembly line. No matter how many times a history or social studies teacher might say that Henry Ford invented…
Pagan Origins of Many Christmas Customs
The rich historical customs we follow during the Christmas, Yule, and Winter Solstice season grew out of our ancient past. As humans evolved, so did…
History of the Christmas Feast and Why Puritans Banned It
Puritans hated all things Christmas and even banned the celebration of Christmas in both England and later on in America. But everyone loves a good…
Origin of Christmas Stocking in St. Nicholas Legend
In the article below we find the Christian origin of the use of stockings. This particular St. Nicholas legend is interesting because the Moon (an…
Saint Nicholas as the Origin of Santa Claus
In this 1919 article, Saint Nicholas is posed as the origin of America’s Santa Claus. While researchers admit that there is no historical information about…
