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4 Best History Books About Viking Women
So much is written about Viking men, but what about Viking women? What part did women play in Viking society and how accurately or inaccurately…
A Train, an Elevator, and a Bridge – 3 Gruesome Reports from the Past
Because these “bad news” collections are so popular, I spent the day collecting a few gruesome reports from the newspaper archives just for you. Lakeshore…
History of Makeup in Ancient Rome
The history of makeup in ancient Rome is a bit of a mystery. There are few surviving records, and the few remaining are unclear. However,…
The Agate Stone in Superstition and Its Symbolism
Agate stones are a result of the different ways the silica gel deposits in the host rock. Most agates are found in volcanic rocks, but…
The Mysterious Powers of Sympathetic Magic
Sympathetic magic is a type of magic that is based on the idea that things that have once been in contact with each other continue…
What Foods did Ancient Egyptians Eat?
The ancient Egyptians had a rich culture and a complex religious system, but what foods did they eat? Their diet was mainly based on grains,…
5 WTFrell News Reports from the Past
I’ve decided to gather up some of the more odd or “what the frell” newspaper articles from the past and share them with you. But…
What to Know About the Akashic Records
The Akashic Records are a collection of spiritual records that contain all knowledge and information about every soul that has ever lived or will live….
Divination Basics for Beginners
There are many types of divination, but most can be divided in to two categories: direct and indirect. Direct divination is when the diviner is…
The Darkest Ad of 1901
Everyone has a favorite commercial or one that they simply cannot stand. But how about one that is so dark that it almost leaves you…