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Washington DC Morgue in 1906
The article below gives us a fascinating look at the morgue master in Washington DC in the early 1900s. The description of the “new” morgue…
America’s First Woman Steamboat Captain
Mary Millicent Miller was the First American woman to become a steamboat master. From 1884 to 1891, she captained a steamboat and paved the way…
5 Online Side Hustles for History Lovers
Growing up, I was discouraged from going to college for history because finding a job in my field would be near impossible. But that was…
Ohio Man Wanted to Raise Pigs in his Parlor
An Ohio man decided that pigs would rather live in cleanliness and made plans to raise pigs in his overly posh parlor. This sounds like…
Man Dies of Morphine Overdose and Authorities Fight Over His Body
What begins as a tragic death of a morphine addict, ends in a heated fight over his body by different authorities. The article below is…
Two Philadelphia Bakers Poisoned Their Buns in 1888
Two Philly bakers were charged with adulterating their cakes and buns by adding chrome yellow (lead chromate) in 1888. Richly Colored Buns In the Criminal…
Build a Window Conservatory Instructions From 1908
Very brief instructions on how to build a window conservatory. The instructions were published in a Virginia newspaper in 1908. A Window Conservatory During the…
A Look Inside the New York Morgue and Potter’s Field 1889
The article below, originally published in 1889, gives us insight into New York City’s morgue, the dead house. The article starts off slow, but gets…
How to Make a Window Cold Box Instructions from 1922
Below are instructions on how to make a window cold box. These were used before everyone had a refrigerator in their kitchens. People would bring…
They Drank Alcohol from the Specimen Jar
Have you ever watched one of those shows or a Youtube video where people eat something weird or gross? Here is a tidbit from the…
