curiosities

Syrian immigraiton to Jamaica

A blog post about the scam run in the early 1900’s called Pe-Ru-Na

There has been an uptick in the cases of Cattle Plaque. A closer look at the causes and details surrounding this plague in Egypt.

In only two days three fires occured.

Why is Egypt against the transporting of Coal? What effect does this have on other countries?

A Scurvy outbreak across prisons in Egypt calls into question treatment of prisoners in Egypt.

The Egyptian Gazette emphasizes that precautions will be taken during the passing of the third squadron of the Baltic Fleet in 1904. Britain is wary of Russia and a Baltic vessel later violates the Canal’s neutrality act.

An annual celebration

Knowledge arround sudden death in early 20th century Egypt

Disguised as a military Officer, one man tricks the German military and government, steals 4,000 marcs, and the public loves it.