The very first known insane asylums, or psychiatric hospitals, was established in the Arab world, specifically in Baghdad (918 CE) and Cairo. Before these institutions, individuals with mental illness were often cared for by their families. Sources Historic England History Extra US Ghost Adventures World Abandoned NJ Spotlight News Medium
Henry County | Shunk, Ohio The exact origin of Shunk is shrouded in mystery; however, it has been said that an Indian village was located near the site,and thus the legend of the Indian Ghost of Shunk. In the late 1830’s, the Indians of Northwestern Ohio were asked to leave...
King James IV of Scotland is noted to be the reason for Resurrectionists (Body Snatchers) In the 1500s, it was noted that doctors paid for fresh bodies to study. Makes you wonder how Leonardo Da Vinci was able to create all his anatomy drawings in the late 1400’s, drawings that were...
