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Giordano Bruno Was Burned At The Stake
A martyr for science and free thought, Giordano Bruno was murdered by the Church for his scientific beliefs (which turned out to be fairly accurate)….
How to Make a Plague Doctor Painted Woodcarving
I carved three plague doctors before sitting down to make this one. It’s different from the others because I took the time to paint it…
Strange Light in Sky Near Phoenix Arizona in 1909
Source: Arizona Republican, March 10, 1909. Section 2, Page 2. Light in Sky Puzzles Oldest Inhabitants Remarkable Phenomenon Observed Last Night Northeast of Phoenix Much…
Infinity Tattoo Symbol and Its Historical Meaning
Infinity tattoos are popular among GenXers, Millennials, and GenZs, but what does the symbol actually mean? In mathematical terms, the infinity symbol, ∞ , represents…
UFO Strange Airship Spotted Over Hickman Kentucky in 1915
The following newspaper snippet was published in 1915. It was common that many strange sightings were met with rude remarks about the local inhabitants. it…
How to Start a History Blog
The hardest part to starting a history blog is committing to the work. The rest is easy. Step 1 Choose a Niche I am not…
Strange Light Spotted in Maryland 1916
Source: Catoctin Clarion. December 28, 1916, Page 2. What Was It? On Monday night last while returning from Frederick, four young men of Thurmont saw…
4 Reasons Why You Should Start a Blog About Local History
There are four main reasons why you should start blogging about local history, and none of the reasons involve money. If you are looking to…
Hovering Airship in New Jersey 1916
Strange Airship Hovers Over Plant Source: The Ogden Standard. February 03, 1916, 4 PM City Edition, Page 1. Ogden City, Utah. Wilmington, Del., Feb. 3….
How the Condemned Were Prepared for the Guillotine
With over a million and a half views on my previous video about the guillotine in the early 1900s, I decided to take a more…
