“Odd and unique media from archives, museums, and libraries. Curated by TeeTee Ella.”
“She tore the azure robe of the night…” – Caption
When I found this photo, I wanted to share it simply because it was a beautiful display of old fireworks. Unfortunately, it has a dark story behind it.
It was in celebration of the Louisiana Purchase, which led to the displacement and suffering of Native American tribes and the spread of slavery. That is why I am adding it to the “creepy” section.
Mushrooms are some of the coolest things on Earth. But beware—they can be dangerous, even with just a touch. Once, I touched a wild mushroom and had a terrible reaction. I turned into a human tomato and had to get a painful shot in my butt! Now, whenever I’m near fungi, my family always says, “Don’t touch the mushrooms!”
I really want to touch a mushroom.
You might have mistaken this sweet old lady for a witch because of her sinister smile and flying ability. Well, she’s not a witch! She’s actually a demon disguised as an old lady. Remember, don’t judge a book by its cover.
Source: “Demon in the apparition of an old woman…” (1889) by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. Rijksmuseum, public domain.
If your pig doesn’t have a fashionable belt, you are doing something wrong.
The title of this pig-in-a-belt engraving is actually called “Belted Pig”. Belted is a fun word I have never heard before.
Source: “Belted Pig…” (1622) by Battista Franco Veneziano. Metropolitan Museum of Art, public domain.
These are heads made of multiple heads. I can’t wrap my head around the concept, but I’m impressed nonetheless.
Sources: Both are by Giovanni Andrea Maglioi, made in 1660. Credit to Rijksmuseum, public domain. “Composition of three faces and the head of a ram“, and “Composition of two faces, a horse’s head and a goat’s head.”
“This dog, like many others has been used on the battle-fields of France, in locating the wounded and bringing stretchers to carry the soldiers in.” – Image Caption.
This brave Red Cross Dog didn’t have a name listed, but they deserve one. Sam is now their name. Thank you, Sam. We love you.
Source: “American Red Cross…” (1918) by Randolph/War Department. National Archives and Records Administration, public domain.
“Pareidolia is the tendency for perception to impose a meaningful interpretation on a nebulous stimulus, usually visual, so that one detects an object, pattern, or meaning where there is none. ” – Wikipedia.
Basically, humans can see faces in non faces. Here is my collection of fun Pareidolia I stumbled upon on the interwebs.
Live every day like the digestive tract of a parasitic worm – with a smile!
There really is complex life on Mars… wow!
“Lakes of meteorite origin in the Vladimir oblast – Russia” – Wikipedia.
The lake looks happy in an evil villain kind of way. Don’t swim there…
All of these spooky images are by William Hope, someone who considered themselves a paranormal investigator. For a true believer of spiritualism, he sure loved faking spirit photographs. Double exposure can give some eerie results, I’ll give him that.
This enchanting late 19th century cottage looks like it belongs in a fairy tale! I want to frolic around it, but with caution because it might be the home of a witch. Although, witchcraft does sound kind of cool. I could demand they teach me their magical ways!
Update: I am a frog now, and I have a restraining order from the witch.
Source: “Chargford, Holy S. Mill” (1870s) by Francis Bedford. Metropolitan Museum of Art, public domian.
Growing up, my sister had a cat named Jack-Jack. I adored him with all my heart, but he was quite intimidating. This picture brought back memories of him. His meow was the sweetest sound, but knowing him meant knowing pain.
Fast forward to now, my father-in-law has a cat named Rufus. His meow is just as sweet as, but with even more pain behind it.
This post is dedicated to the love and fear that cats bring into our lives. And a warning: the sweeter the meow, the sharper the bite!
Jack-Jack <3
Source: “The Fool” 1889 by Oswald Wirth. Bibliothèque nationale de France, public domain.
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