5 Brilliant Homestead Hacks Grandma Never Taught Us
If your grandmother was anything like mine, it seemed like there was nothing she couldn’t do. She could sew just...
10 Strange (And Common) Vegetables Your Ancestors Planted
No matter how small a person’s yard was during the 1700s, there always was a need to plant at least...
Strange Winter Tricks My Ancestors Used To Stay Warm
When winter rolls around, most of us simply curl up in front of the wood stove or fireplace, or even...
Forgotten Survival Skills That Kept The Eskimos Alive
Image source: Wikipedia When most people think of Native Americans, they picture the tribes of the Plains, riding on horseback,...
The 1800s Pain-Relief Plant That Doctors Used
Every time we are afflicted with a headache, hangnail or even the common cold, most of us simply pop down...
Forgotten Food Sources From The Great Depression
Both of my parents grew up during the Great Depression. Even though my mother was very well-off later in her...
5 Home Remedies That Kept Our Ancestors Healthy Year-Round
The story of America in the 1700s and 1800s includes immigrants and settlers who came here from all over the...
How Did Native Americans Keep Time Without A Watch (Or Calendar)?
Artist: Patrick Rahming In today’s modern world, it is easy to tell time. There are clocks on buildings, billboards, cell...
Immune-Boosting ‘Miracle Herbs’ Your Ancestors Used
Artist: Harold Anderson Before there were flu shots, vaccinations and antibiotics, our ancestors had no alternative other than to rely...
The Ancient Edible Plant That Combats Dandruff, Heals Wounds, And Provides Energy, Too
Image source: Wikimedia The burdock plant has a long history of use in many countries, including in the United...
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