Bite-Sized History

BITE-SIZED HISTORY

Razor-sharp, bite-sized history lessons for macabre readers.

Weird History: Were the Pollock Twins Reincarnated?

John and Florence Pollock had six children by the time they were living in Hexham, England during the 1950s. On May 5, 1957, tragedy...

Weird History: A Murderous Fluffle of Cauldrons

Historically speaking, words are weird. There are a lot of terms floating around out there, especially in the collective noun corner of...

Weird History: Shipping a Baby in the Mail

Have you ever considered slapping a stamp on your baby and dropping them in the mailbox? Because in the early 20th century, you could...

Weird History: That Time France Built a Fake Paris

During World War I, France was bombed significantly by German forces. It started around 1914 and was becoming increasingly dangerous for...

Weird History: A Real Corpse in the Funhouse

You ever go to a haunted house attraction only to later learn that one of the "props" was actually the mummified corpse of a...

Weird History: The Great Dane Who Won a World War II Medal

Forgive the language, but have you ever taken a really good piss? In 1941, a Great Dane named Juliana did. In fact, it was so good that...

Weird History: Victorian Mustache Cups

A mustache cup is exactly what the tittle suggests: it's a cup that takes into consideration the care of an expertly styled mustache....

Weird History: The Poetry Book Bound in Human Skin

Let's talk about George Cudmore's skin. But, first, let's talk about George Cudmore. In 1830, George Cudmore was hanged for the murder of...

Weird History: When the Color Green Could Kill You

Scheele's green is a vibrant shade of emerald green invented during the 19th century and popularized during the Victorian era. From silk...

Weird History: Victorian Ice Cream Flavors

What's your favorite ice cream flavor? Mine used to be cotton candy. Now, it's probably salted caramel or something with peanut butter...

Weird History: A Recipe for Ectoplasm

Most historical accounts of Spiritualism start with the Fox Sisters in 1848. The Fox sisters were three preteen and teenage girls in...