Emily Grant Hutchings was born on January 30, 1870 in Hannibal, Missouri to Carl Schmidt and his wife. Carl was a minister and Emily's mother was a doctor. Emily and her husband, Edwin, met Mark Twain (also from Hannibal) in June 1902. Emily and Mark Twain exchanged a few letters about writing after their meeting. … Continue reading Jap Herron
Letchworth Village was a mental hospital that opened in Thiells, New York in 1911. Letchworth was built in response to current mental health facilities. It aimed to provide more humane treatment than the asylums before it. Those that could work grew crops and tended to livestock. By 1921, the hospital was more of a work … Continue reading Letchworth Village
Built in 1215, Dragsholm Castle is one of the oldest non-religious buildings in Denmark. It was the only castle in Zealand to survive the Count’s Feud of 1534. From 1536-1664, it was used as a prison for the highest-ranking prisoners, mostly noblemen and clergy. The former owner, Joachim Rønnow, was imprisoned there. The castle was … Continue reading James Hepburn
Rabies is a virus. Infection occurs when an infected animal scratches or bites another animal or human. Another way to spread the virus is getting infected saliva in the eyes, nose or mouth. Dogs most often contract the virus, but humans in the Americas are more likely to contract Rabies from a bat than a … Continue reading Rabies
On April 21, 1962, Fred Young went into his back garden. There he found his wife, Molly, on the ground and in extreme pain. His 14 year old son, Graham, was close by, watching. Molly was rushed to the hospital and died that night. Her cause of death was a prolapse of the spinal bone. … Continue reading Graham Young
27 year old Elizabeth Amirian, known to friends and family as Bipsy, was a singer and piano player living in Murrieta, California at the time of her death. She was engaged to 25 year old Mickey Wagstaff. Their intended wedding date was less than a month away. Elizabeth had expressed some reservation about her upcoming … Continue reading Elizabeth Amirian
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Rossa Richter was born in 1863 to Ernst and Susanne Richter in London, England. Ernst was a talent agent and Susanne was a dancer. Both worked for the circus. Rossa’s first performance was in a pantomime of Cinderella when she was 4 or 5 years old. She took ballet and gymnastics. When she was 6 … Continue reading Rossa Richter
Arnold Gerrit Henskes was born August 6, 1912 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He was an artist and he ran a design firm until he was 33 years old. During this time, he claimed to have had several paranormal experiences. One of these experiences occurred after the death of his niece, Hannie, whom he had never met. … Continue reading Mirin Dajo
Leonard Trask was born June 30, 1805 to Mr. And Mrs. Osborn Trask in Hartford, Maine. Leonard, like his father, was a farmer for much of his life. He was also a brick maker and logger, among other trades. He experienced much success in his young life. By 1830, he was married to Eunice Knight … Continue reading Leonard Trask
