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I am the channel steward for History Mysteries, which offers a chance to explore unusual and unexplained events in history. The subjects are, to me, at least, fascinating and I invite you to visit History Mysteries. You might find a few surprises there. You

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Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Wicca: It's just not deep enough: 20 of 43
For many people, the stereotypical image of a Wiccan is a vague picture of groups of naked people frolicking around a fire, brandishing swords, and dancing in some sort of bizarre, made-up ritual. Others see Wiccans holed up in tiny cabins happily brewing up love potions and casting spells. And sometimes those images are tru... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) The origin of mead: 4 of 8
The Greek poet Ovid wrote that Bacchus invented mead, and both the Greeks and Romans identified it with ambrosia, the food of the gods. The ancient geographer Strabo wrote about Arabian cave dwellers who brewed mead for their tribal leaders. But mead was invented long before the Greeks and Romans wrote glowing stories about ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History The history of the Stone of Scone: 2 of 4
There are many stories about how the Stone of Scone, also known as the Stone of Destiny, came to be in Ireland. But sometime after it arrived there, the Irish discovered that it had magical power to distinguish between a rightful and an unfit king. It was said that when a man destined to be king stepped onto it, it would roa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History Stagecoach Mary Fields: First Woman entrepreneur and pioneer of the American West: 1 of 2
Mary Fields began her life as a slave. Later, in the Montana wilderness, she fought, drank, delivered mail through harsh winters, and ended up as a revered heroine to the people of Cascade, Montana. Her life was anything but ordinary. Born a Slave Mary Fields was born a slave in Hickman County, Tennessee, probably in 1832. I... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Clovis I, first King of the Franks: 1 of 2
Clovis I was the founder of the Merovingian line of rulers of what later became France and Germany. Although historians managed to ignore his sons and successors until fairly recently, Clovis was so important to European history that he could not be so easily dismissed. Clovis was considered to be a king of the Salian Franks... More..
Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Speculation on the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis: 1 of 2
Following the historic Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the newly acquired lands of the Louisiana Purchase, Meriwether Lewis was appointed by President Thomas Jefferson as governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory. But he was failing both personally and professionally. Against his old partner William Clark's advice, Lew... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The historical basis for King Arthur: 1 of 2
While nearly everyone is familiar with the legends of King Arthur and his knights, there is little in the way of physical evidence to support the actual existence of this elusive character. Still, a careful search of historical documents shows that Arthur did exist, and that at least some aspects of his life and achievements... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Tips for selling your needlework designs: 1 of 2
Freelance writers who are also talented needlework designers can earn substantial extra money for their designs through both on-line and traditional print publishers. Publishers tend to pay a good deal more per word for needlework and craft patterns because of the tightly controlled requirements for formatting, arrangement o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Western mystery traditions: Who was Hermes Trismegistus?: 1 of 2
His name is painted throughout history in broad strokes. His works have been studied, discussed and written about by ancient pagan philosophers and respected Christian writers. His books appear in the libraries of mystics, alchemists and esoteric students. At times he was a god, at others merely an extremely brilliant man of... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American American history: The Great Migration of 1630: 1 of 2
In 1628, a group of Puritans led by John Winthrop and Thomas Dudley persuaded England's King Charles I to set aside an area of land in what is now the state of Massachusetts. Two years later, in 1630, ten ships set out for the New World and opened the way for the founding of the United States of America a little over one hun... More..