The dark streets of Whitechapel in 1888 loom large in our imaginations. Historians, authors, and true-crime enthusiasts have spent decades sifting through official documents and personal letters to figure out who committed the most infamous murders of Victorian London. The case seemed like a puzzle that refused to be solved. People threw around countless theories […]
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Sports are surprisingly emotional. Athletes push themselves to the limit, fans stand by their teams through every high and low, and reporters and commentators create heroes and villains. But controversy always lurks. Sometimes, it’s a shady deal behind the scenes. Other times, it’s a moment of passion spilling out on the field. Below are 15
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This article showcases a collection of rare historical photos, many of which you have probably never seen before. These images offer a unique glimpse into moments from the past that aren’t often captured in traditional history books. Whether it’s a well-known event seen from an uncommon angle, an intimate snapshot of a famous figure, or
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The American Civil War was a violent conflict between the Union and Confederate forces that took place between 1861-1865. The Union was the group from the North and the Confederacy was the South. The ultimate cause was over the future of slavery expansion in the United States. The Confederacy was formed after a group of
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In June of 1970, journalist Hunter S. Thompson was sent to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, to cover the highlights of the world-famous Kentucky Derby, for Scanlan’s Monthly. The result was a now infamous article entitled, “The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved.” Virtually ignoring the race itself, Thompson focused instead on the orgy-like atmosphere–
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Long before air conditioning and modern technology, ancient civilizations devised clever methods to keep their cities cool, even in scorching climates. From using building materials that didn’t conduct heat to reservoirs that surrounded villages, ancient engineers crafted ingenious solutions to battle the heat. By harnessing natural elements like wind, shade, and water, they developed sustainable
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Prohibition, pickpocketing, robbery. Horse thievery, larceny, smuggling. These were common charges seen for bookings during the later 1800s and early 1900s. Many people were arrested for petty thievery who were often just trying to feed their families. Others were arrested for murder after killing those who owed them money (or those who may have owed
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Atlantic City is a city on the beaches of New Jersey. It has gone through many iterations, but it is probably most notorious for its time during the 1920s where it was a bustling hub of gambling, gangsters, and drinking. During Prohibition, Atlantic City became a place with an open secret. A steady stream of
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The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City forever changed the United States. It was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. There were four coordinated attacks on that day carried out by the terrorist group, Al-Qaeda. Two planes were flown into the Twin Towers in New York City. One was flown
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Elvira was a horror persona created by Cassandra Peterson. She was an intriguing mix of humor, horror, and sex appeal which turned her into one of the most iconic images in entertainment. A casting call for the show Fright Night caught the attention of Peterson. She won the audition to become the new horror hostess.
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