In the 1880s, Dr. Allan M. Hamilton developed a series of illustrated plates that highlighted his posited theory on the physiognomy of insanity. Today, Dr. Hamilton’s work is largely disregarded as “quackery.” If you’re interested in reading Dr. Hamilton’s entire book, then click here to check it out. It is a public domain book available…
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The Mysterious Case of Captain Mantell
Do you believe in UFOs? Last Words 2:45 PM: Captain Mantell reported an object, “directly ahead and above and move about half my speed. It appears metallic, of tremendous size. It appears like the reflection of sunlight on an airplane canopy.” Moments later, he reported, “the object is going around 360 miles an hour and…
Kentucky’s Historical Lunacy Laws
Lunacy Laws The following is a compilation of lunacy laws that were established in the Commonwealth of Kentucky up to the year 1883. Please remember to keep these laws in a historical context when reading them. The book, in its entirety, is in the public domain and can be viewed freely online. To view the…
Kentucky Historic Institutions 