Tag: women
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…
8 Disturbing Facts About Being a Woman in Ancient Rome
Women had few freedoms in ancient Rome. Their only legal occupation was motherhood while freeborn men had numerous options within the metropolis. And while television…
7 Grow Your Bust Ads From Long Ago
If you are looking to grow your bust and have a good laugh, look no further. The following ads for growing bigger boobs were originally…
Women Who Don’t Cook are Unfit to be Wives and Mothers
Women, in order to be desirable, must be able to cook. If she fails to make breakfast in the morning, she is not fit to…
10 Awesome Headdresses from the Roaring Twenties
Here are a collection of headdresses commonly worn by the flappers in the roaring twenties. Many of these can be easily recreated, beaded, or sewn…