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The Tragic Case of Andrea Yates: A Dive into a Heartbreaking Crime
Andrea Yates is a name that has become synonymous with one of the most tragic and disturbing cases in American criminal history. On June...
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Operation Entebbe: Codenamed Operation Thunderbolt
Few military operations in history embody audacity, precision, and drama as distinctly as Operation Entebbe. On July 4, 1976, Israeli...
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The Mysterious Death of Brian Jones
The death of Brian Jones, a founding member of The Rolling Stones, has remained one of rock music's most enduring mysteries. On July 3,...
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Margaux Hemingway: A Life of Glamour and Tragedy
Margaux Hemingway, born Margot Louise Hemingway on February 16, 1954, was an American fashion model and actress who emerged as one of the...
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Life in "La Zone": Paris’ Forgotten Underworld
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Paris underwent a radical transformation. The sweeping modernization efforts led by...
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The Little Older Lady That Knew All The BIG Stars.
Among the assortment of items for sale in a Belgium thrift shop, such as old worn paperbacks, scratched vinyl records, and previously...
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Meet Charles Domery,The 18th-Century Polish Soldier Who Ate Literally Anything
Charles Domery, also known as Charles Domerz, was born in Benche, Poland, around 1778. Starting at the age of 13, Domery displayed an...
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How About a Monkey Pastry Chef Serving The Head of a Cat?
It's the year 1880 during the Christmas season, and you may be wondering what to gift a child who seems to have everything. How about a...
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Adam Worth: The Real-Life 'Napoleon of Crime'
When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created the character of Professor James Moriarty, he wasn't crafting a purely fictional villain. Instead,...
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The Dark Legacy of John Alexander Lawson: An Analytical Exploration of Pazuzu Algarad
John Alexander Lawson, later known as Pazuzu Algarad, represents a case study in the descent into profound deviance and malevolence. His...
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Virginia Hall: The Extraordinary Espionage Career of a WWII Heroine
Virginia Hall's journey from a privileged upbringing in Baltimore to becoming one of the most effective Allied spies during World War II...
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Medieval Mania: The Bizarre Phenomenon of “Saint John’s Dance”
St. John's Dance, also known as the "Dancing Plague," stands as one of the most enigmatic and perplexing occurrences in medieval European...
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The Ottoman Pirates and the Icelandic Abductions: A Forgotten Chapter in Maritime History
In the early 17th century, the tranquil shores of Iceland experienced a harrowing event that would leave an indelible mark on its...
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Adrian Carton de Wiart: The Unkillable Soldier Who Enjoyed War
Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart was a remarkable war hero with a single eye and one hand, who participated in three major conflicts spanning...
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The Last Public Execution in France: A Young Christopher Lee's Witness to History
On 17 June 1939, Eugène Weidmann was the final person to face public execution by guillotine. His crimes included multiple kidnappings...
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A Great Day in Harlem: Capturing the Heartbeat of Jazz
On August 12, 1958, a remarkable event in the history of jazz and photography took place at 17 East 126th Street, between Fifth and...
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Story of Jimmie Nicol: The Beatles' Temporary Drummer
When Ringo Starr fell ill with tonsillitis and was hospitalised on 3 June 1964, just before the Beatles' 1964 tour of Australia, the...
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Cannibalism and Survival: The Harrowing Tale of a Soviet Infiltrator Patrol in World War II
During the tumultuous days of World War II, numerous stories of survival and desperation emerged from the front lines. One such story is...
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The Curious Tradition of Clown Egg Registry: A Peculiar Intersection of Art and Intellectual Property
The world of clowns is one of whimsical artistry, boundless humour, and a touch of the surreal. Yet, nestled within this vibrant tapestry...
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The Mars Bluff Accident: How a Nuclear Bomb Was Dropped on a Family in a Quiet South Carolina Town
On March 11, 1958, a quiet afternoon in Mars Bluff, South Carolina, turned into a historical moment of shock and destruction. The serene...
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The Painful Final Days of Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great, one of history's most enigmatic figures, met his untimely demise in June 323 B.C. The circumstances surrounding his...
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The Weimar Republic and the First Transgender Clinic
At the turn of the 20th century, a young doctor named Magnus Hirschfeld encountered a distressed soldier seeking refuge at his practice...
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Five Stages Of Inebriation By Charles Percy Pickering
This photo series shows a model in a studio re-enacting the five stages of inebriation. The shoot, which coincided with the Drunkard...
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The Story Behind the First Photograph of an Electric Chair Execution in 1928
The photograph of Ruth Snyder's execution in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison on January 12, 1928, remains one of the most infamous...
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