Tag: women
Husbands Call On Police to Stop Wives From Gambling at Hairdressers
An amusing news report published in 1912 tells us that a group of husbands had to ask the police to stop their wives from gambling…
Corrupt and Immoral Teenage Girl Arrested for Wearing Short Skirts, Drinking Wine, and Dancing
In 1909, the Hammond Chief of Police took it upon himself to begin arresting “immoral” and “corrupt” 16-year-old girls. Below is the story of one…
The Hidden History of Chastity Belts in the 19th Century: What You Didn’t Know!
In the 19th century, when corsets and top hats were all the rage, another curious accessory was quietly making its mark: the chastity belt. While…
Kentucky Woman is First Female River Pilot in the State
In 1919 it was announced that Mrs. Eicher in Kentucky became the first woman to gain a river pilot license. It happened after her husband…
Young woman upset after discovering her boyfriend is actually another young woman
From 1921, we find yet another article about a woman presenting as a man and courting another woman. In this case, as in many others,…
How People Protected Themselves From Witchcraft
The most curious thing people from long ago did to protect themselves from witchcraft was use spells, charms, talismans, amulets, and other forms of folk…
History of the Witch’s Familiar
You have probably heard of the witch’s familiar in popular television shows, Netflix shows, and in the movies, but what exactly is a familiar, and…
Crows in Superstition and Myth
In superstition, crows are often considered to be harbingers of bad news, and in some cases, death. This negative reputation may be due to the…
Brief History of the Betsy Ross Flag – Revolutionary Flag
This brief video on the legend of the Betsy Ross Flag was intentionally created to leave out my personal thoughts on the current trending topic…
First Person to Barrel Down Niagara Falls – Annie Taylor
Annie Edson Taylor was a school teacher and dancing instructor. She was also a widow, her husband having died in America’s Civil War. While Annie…
