Did you know that several studies have linked the regular consumption of modern news to depression? Watching tonight's news will destroy your happiness.

Wouldn't you prefer news that you might actually enjoy?

What's New in Old News? is the antidote to the modern news blues. As a working historian, I frequently trip over forgotten stories that are so odd that they demand a retelling. The past, like the present, is an odd place. Subscribe to What's New in Old News? and every Thursday I will send you a quirky story from the past. If I've done my job, it will leave you astounded, bemused, and sporting a smile as you head into the weekend.

Curious? Try a sample: