Author Archives: brushedwithmystery

Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes: Stuff that Nightmares are Made of?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Our ancestors had a strange sense of humour when it came to songs they created for their young.  I grew up singing and hearing: “Rockabye Baby,” ”Ring Around the Rosy,” and reciting “Mary, Mary Quite Contrary,” innocent to the possible … Continue reading →

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William Burke: A Victim of His Own Dark Profession

Posted on March 7, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

In a strange twist of fate, William Burke became the victim of his own crime on January 28, 1829. His death mask, as well as his skeleton and a notebook made out of his skin remain. May I explain? Burke … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Rescue Annie

Posted on March 6, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

She is called the most ‘kissed face in history’, but we know her as Rescue Annie.  Most of us will at one time or another meet her in a First Aid class, and be forced to test our CPR techniques … Continue reading →

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World War One Photo: Cloth Hall in Ypres

Posted on March 4, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

The scribbled handwriting names this photo ‘the cloth hall in Ypres.’ Haunting as a ghost of itself; reminiscent of Henry the VIII’s destruction of the abbeys- only a few walls remain. The space is a barren land. It would take … Continue reading →

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Tsar Nicholas II: The Canadian Connection

Posted on March 2, 2012 by brushedwithmystery

Most of us have heard at least something about the tragedy of the Romanov family.  Tsar Nicholas was the head of an ancient regime that repressed its citizens, and committed millions of soldiers to death on the battlefield in World … Continue reading →

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