Vikings Helped Cats Conquer the World
The life of a Nordic cat proved far from lasagna and naps, but it still set the stage for Garfield!
Posts in category Vintage + Historical Oddities
All the bizarre, seldom seen, and utterly delightfully odd and strange people, places and stories from a bygone era
Elizabeth Báthory Would Bathe In Blood?
Taking the term “Blood Bath” to new levels!
Is the Phrase ‘Saved by the Bell’ about Being Buried Alive?
The grave story behind the iconic phrase.
The “Wicked” Bible
One typo ruined two careers, scandalized Europe, and led to a mass-scale book purge.
Three Ways Cleopatra Contributed to Science and Medicine
Believe It or Not!, Cleopatra made some noteworthy scientific discoveries!
Were the Wright Brothers the First to Fly?
First in flight? Some may beg to differ.
Remains of Last-Known Tasmanian Tiger Found in Museum
The last-known Tasmanian tiger died on September 7, 1936.
Earth’s Missing Continent That Took 375 Years to Find
Zealandia hid in plain sight for centuries before its discovery!
Was Egyptian Mummification Really About Preserving Bodies?
It’s time to put the final nail in this ancient legend’s coffin… or, rather, sarcophagus.
Emperor’s Top-Secret Assassination Letter Finally Decoded
After five centuries, a murder plot lost to history has re-emerged.