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Hitler and Speer’s Vision for Berlin: The Dream of Germania
In the late 1930s, Adolf Hitler and his chief architect, Albert Speer, embarked on an ambitious project to transform Berlin into a...
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The Crimes of Leonarda Cianciulli: The Soap-Maker of Correggio
Italy, a country steeped in rich history and cultural splendour, also bears the stain of one of the most chilling figures in criminal...
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The Starkweather-Fugate Crime Spree: A Dark Chapter in American History
Charles Raymond Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate remain infamous for their roles in a 1958 spree of violence that shocked the American...
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Lewis Hine: The Muckraker with a Camera
Lewis Hine was an American photographer whose pioneering work not only reshaped the art of photography but also played a vital role in...
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Pictures of Havana Before Castro: A Glittering History of Wealth, Extravagance, and Revolution
The Cuban capital of Havana, known today for its political history and revolutionary past, was once a city synonymous with luxury,...
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Irena Sendler -The woman who saved 2,500 Jewish children during WW2
Irena Sendler is credited with having saved the lives of some 2,500 Jewish children in the Warsaw ghetto during the Second World War. By...
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The Eiffel Tower: From Controversy to Icon – The Opening That Changed Paris Forever
At the heart of Paris, towering over the skyline with its iron lattice structure, stands the Eiffel Tower —an architectural marvel...
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A Very Decadent Rolling Stones Summer In Villa Nellcôte
Commissioned in 1854 by a businessman named Eugene Thomas, in 1971 Villa Nellcôte, in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Côte D'Azur was the...
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The Tragic Downfall of Frances Farmer: A Hollywood Starlet's Struggle with Mental Health
Frances Farmer was once a rising star of the silver screen, known for her striking beauty and intense performances. But behind the...
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Harvey Glatman - The Glamour Girl Slayer
When people picture a serial killer, the image that often comes to mind is someone lurking in the shadows, a figure clearly out of step...
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The History of Portmeirion Village: A Dream Realised
Nestled on the coast of Snowdonia in North Wales, Portmeirion is one of the UK's most remarkable and distinctive architectural treasures....
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Paul and Linda McCartney's Mugging in Lagos and the Recording of 'Band On The Run'
In 1973, Paul McCartney, his wife Linda, and the rest of Wings travelled to Lagos, Nigeria, to record what would become one of their most...
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“Kill The Indian In Him And Save The Man” The Forced Cultural Assimilation Of Native Americans.
During the late 19th century, the federal government of the United States embarked on a campaign of cultural assimilation aimed at...
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The Madman Behind the Drums: The Wild Life of Ginger Baker
It’s 1966, and tensions in Cream are running high. During a rehearsal, Eric Clapton plays a blistering riff, letting the notes ripple...
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Owain Glyndŵr, The Last True Prince Of Wales
Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales, remains one of the most significant figures in Welsh history. Revered as a national hero...
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The Isley Brothers and Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix's Road to Fame
Before Jimi Hendrix became one of the most era-defining musicians of the 1970s, he was a struggling session musician. Known then as...
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Károly Takács: A Man Of Focus, Commitment And Sheer Fucking Will.
In the pantheon of Olympic legends, the name Károly Takács may not instantly leap to mind for many outside Hungary. Yet his story, one of...
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Christine and Léa Papin: A Tragic Case of Violence and Social Struggle
On the evening of 2 February 1933, a brutal double murder shocked the quiet French town of Le Mans. Christine and Léa Papin, two sisters...
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The Death Of Cliff Burton.
On September 27, 1986, Metallica suffered a devastating loss that would change the band forever. Cliff Burton, the group’s groundbreaking...
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The Assassination of Malcolm X: Unveiling the Truth Nearly 60 Years Later
A mortally wounded Malcolm X is stretchered from the Audubon Ballroom Malcolm X, a charismatic and influential figure in the civil rights...
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Rodney Alcala's Appearance on 'The Dating Game' and the Haunting Contents of his Storage Locker.
In the macabre gallery of America’s most notorious serial killers, few stand out like Rodney Alcala, a man whose chilling double life as...
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Steve Biko: The Unyielding Voice of Black Consciousness and the Fight Against Apartheid
Steve Biko’s name stands as a symbol of resistance against apartheid and the violent suppression of Black South Africans by the country’s...
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The Discovery of the Lascaux Caves by Robot the Dog: A Prehistoric Treasure
As World War II ravaged Europe, a young French boy named Marcel Ravidat ventured out for a casual stroll near his home in Montignac, a...
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The Chilean Coup of 1973: The Rise of Pinochet and the Shadows of CIA Involvement
On 11 September 1973, Chile experienced a watershed moment in its history, a violent coup that dismantled one of Latin America's most...
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