Ever wondered if Mary Shelley—the teenage genius who wrote Frankenstein—crossed paths with real-life 'monsters' that are now extinct? Dive into this fun historical mashup as we explore four vanished creatures she might have seen in 1800s London zoos, Scottish coasts, or European travels: the quirky quagga, massive passenger pigeon flocks, eerie Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), and the flightless great auk. Blending gothic lit vibes with lost wildlife, discover how these now-gone animals could have sparked her imagination—it's alive with weird history facts! Like, subscribe, and comment your favorite extinct beast below.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/s02e19-frankensteins-author-and-real
In the aftermath of the American Civil War, personal accounts from soldiers offered raw glimpses into the brutal realities of conflict, far removed from romanticized histories. George Cary Eggleston’s Southern Soldier Stories captures the unvarnished experiences of Confederate troops, emphasizing not just battles but the everyday struggles against scarcity and deprivation. This excerpt from his collection, titled “Random Facts,” vividly illustrates the ingenuity and endurance of Southern soldiers amid profound shortages—of clothing, medicine, ammunition, and even food—highlighting how necessity forged both practical innovations and spiritual resilience. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, where survival often depended on makeshift solutions and unyielding determination.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/confederate-soldiers-hardships-scarcity
