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On the Beat: Jill Freedman’s Unfiltered Portrait of the NYPD (1978–1981)
Between 1978 and 1981, photographer Jill Freedman immersed herself in the daily operations of the New York Police Department (NYPD),...
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The Loving Couple That Were Arrested For Being Married
In the small, quiet town of Central Point, Virginia, no one could have guessed that a humble couple would spark one of the most...
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Augustus “Gus” Wynn and His Prison Carnival
I take great delight in stumbling across obscure stories of lives that have been lived long ago, but that have possibly been all but...
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The Grim History Of Hyde Park's Speakers Corner
Speakers' Corner, nestled in the northeast corner of London's Hyde Park, is one of the most iconic sites for free speech in the world....
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Roy Cohn: A Lesson in Ruthlessness and Corruption
Roy Cohn is a name that has become synonymous with ruthlessness, manipulation, and ethical indifference. Over the course of his career,...
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The Thorpe Affair: A Scandal that Shook British Politics
The Thorpe Affair of the 1970s is one of the most infamous political and sex scandals in British history. It irrevocably ended the...
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The Life and Crimes of Eugenia Falleni: A Complex Legacy
Eugenia Falleni’s life is one that continues to provoke intrigue and debate. Born in Italy in 1875, Falleni’s life and identity would...
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Erotic Cameos From After The Reign Of Tiberius, Published In The 1770s
In the 1770s, a peculiar intersection of ancient artefacts and Enlightenment-era exploration brought forward a unique publication that...
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Coffins in the Clouds: The Ancient Burial Traditions of Guizhou’s Cave Tombs
In the mountainous terrain of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, an ancient and curious tradition endures. Hundreds of wooden coffins,...
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The Decline of Al Capone: From Feared Gangster to Feeble Man
Alphonse Gabriel Capone, more commonly known as Al Capone, once stood at the apex of the American underworld, synonymous with organised...
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Faces of a Fading Industry: Janine Wiedel’s Vulcan’s Forge and the Decline of the West Midlands
In the late 1970s, American born photographer Janine Wiedel turned her lens to the industrial heartland of England, the West Midlands, a...
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Aileen Wuornos: The Tragic Descent of America’s Notorious Female Serial Killer
Aileen Carol Pittman, later known as Aileen Wuornos, was born on 29 February 1956 in Rochester, Michigan. Her beginnings were shaped by...
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The 1970s Cold War Bunker Deep Below Las Vegas: A Subterranean Time Capsule
In the heart of suburban Las Vegas lies one of the most unique and strange relics of the Cold War era—a sprawling, 15,200-square-foot...
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He Wandered Connecticut In A Home-Made Suit That Weighed 60lb; Meet 'The LeatherMan'
The figure known as the "Leatherman" presents a quiet yet fascinating example of 19th-century itinerant life in rural America. While much...
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The Colditz Cock: A Detailed Account of Ingenuity During Wartime
The Colditz Cock, a glider constructed by Allied prisoners of war (POWs) held at Colditz Castle during the Second World War, represents...
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The Lawson Family Murders: A Christmas Tragedy
The quiet town of Germanton, North Carolina, nestled in the rolling hills of rural America, was preparing for Christmas in 1929. Like...
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Rogues, Rascals, and Nicknames: The Curious Case of Newcastle’s Forgotten Mugshot Book
This book of mugshots was found in a Newcastle junk shop and was preserved by the Tyne and Wear Archives & Museums. They were most...
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Rocky Dennis: Navigating Life with Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia
Roy Lee "Rocky" Dennis, born on 4th December 1961 in Glendora, California, lived a life defined not just by the rare condition he was...
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They Shall Not Pass - The Battle of Cable Street: Defying Fascism in the East End
The Battle of Cable Street, which took place on 4th October 1936 in the East End of London, remains a defining moment in the British...
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The Disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan: A Tragic Day on the Great Barrier Reef
In January 1998, Tom and Eileen Lonergan, an adventurous American couple, vanished in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Their...
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The Day A 10 Year Old Elvis Came Fifth in Talent Show (And Ended Up With A Spanking)
It's October 3, 1945 and a 10yr old Elvis Aaron Presley stands on a chair at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, held in Tupelo ...
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The Complex and Controversial Relationship Between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim
The friendship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim stands as one of the most intriguing relationships in the latter years of the...
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The Mods and Rockers ‘Riots’ at English Seaside Towns: A Cultural Clash
In the early 1960s, the beaches of the English seaside became unlikely battlegrounds. Young people from across the country descended on...
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Ettore Bugatti: A Life of Art, Engineering, and Unyielding Ambition
Ettore Bugatti’s name is etched into automotive history, not merely for the cars he built but for the way he approached car-making as a...
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