Cracked Archive - History

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5 Spells That Prove Old-Timey Magic Was Bananas Stupid

Real magical spells from history were truly recipes for disaster.

Authors: By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
Published: December 21, 2020
Comments: 20

Victorian Houses Were 'Home Alone'-Style Death Traps

If you lived here you'd be dead already.

Authors: By Cedric Voets
Published: December 21, 2020
Comments: 9

6 Life Hacks Of The Past (That Now Sound Deranged)

Old life hacks worked, even if they weren't always what you'd call 'a good idea.'

Authors: By Ryan Menezes
Published: December 21, 2020
Comments: 30

The Bizarre, Occasionally Criminal History of Christmas Caroling

It was more like trick-or-treating for Jesus.

Authors: By Amanda Mannen
Published: December 19, 2020
Comments: 4

In Edo Japan, Firefighters Wore The Bossest Of Jackets

Even a burning building can be a fashion catwalk.

Authors: By Cedric Voets
Published: December 18, 2020
Comments: 8

How History Reacts To Kyle Rittenhouse Incidents

We've been here before ...

Authors: By Mark Hill
Published: December 17, 2020
Comments: 110

Bible's 'Plague of Frogs' May Have Been Just One Giant Frog

It's not like it'd be the weirdest thing in there.

Authors: By Amanda Mannen
Published: December 16, 2020
Comments: 35

Samurai Played Arrow Target Shooting Game (With Dogs)

Samurai thought pratice would be so much better if they could shoot at moving targets. And that's how we got inuoumono.

Authors: By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz
Published: December 15, 2020
Comments: 17

You've Been Lied To: Sugar Plums And Plum Pudding Contain No Plums

Plums have weaseled their way into a completely undeserved festive reputation, and it’s time to call those suckers out.

Authors: By Amanda Mannen
Published: December 13, 2020
Comments: 9

When Victorians Frowned On 'Merry Christmas': The Original 'War On Christmas'

It was decided that wishing others a 'Happy Christmas' was more Christ-like or at least less thirst-like.

Authors: By Amanda Mannen
Published: December 12, 2020
Comments: 11

You Have An Ugly, Noisy Radiator Because Of Pandemic

It dates back to a time when people were reeeeally close to figuring out what causes disease.

Authors: By Amanda Mannen
Published: December 12, 2020
Comments: 9

55 Facts That Show The Past Was Absolutely Gross

Aren't you happy to live in the modern, hygienic world that exists today? It's infinitely better than the alternative you'd have to deal with if you lived centuries ago.