The life of Joe Bonanno spanned decades of mafia history. One of the founding dons of the American Mafia, “Joe Bananas,” as he was also known, rose to prominence out of the New York mob wars of 1930. Joe Bonanno became the youngest boss of the five families in New York, forming The Bonanno Family. […]
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Garden gnomes have been a part of popular culture for over a century, and their history is as fascinating as their presence in gardens and outdoor spaces is enduring. These small statues or figurines, typically depicting small bearded creatures wearing traditional clothing and often carrying tools such as fishing rods or watering cans, have become
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In 1876, the world witnessed one of the most bizarre crimes in history. Graverobbers attempted to steal the corpse of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln had died over ten years before, raising several important questions. Why would anyone try to steal his body after such a long time? Why did
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The life of Rosemary Kennedy, the eldest sister of President John F. Kennedy, is a tragic and often overlooked chapter in the Kennedy family history. Rosemary’s life has been overshadowed by her brother’s fame and significant accomplishments and the fact she was considered the “problem child” of the family. Her parent’s efforts to “fix” her
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Lucrezia Borgia was one of early modern Italy’s most widely studied women. But, unfortunately, posterity does not remember Lucrezia very kindly but as a sinister, depraved, and ambitious woman. However, she might have just been a pawn in her family’s political chess game, overtly stigmatized due to her family’s deviousness. Early Life Lucrezia Borgia was
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The state of Texas has a long history of independence. With that in mind, many people wonder how Texas became a part of the U.S. and why it is known as the Lone Star state. So let’s dive into the history of Texas and how it has shaped this large state’s culture. A Part of
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The 20th century saw two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the atomic age, and the dawn of the Information Age. In this chaos and unprecedented change the whole world had to go through, some men -–and women— still stood out. These are some of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. Mahatma
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The Sea People, as ordinary as the name may sound now, were terrifying some centuries ago, especially to the ancient world kingdoms who witnessed their rampage. History only referred to them as The Sea Peoples when the French Egyptologist Gaston Maspero coined it in 1881. Maspero coined the phrase because historical accounts claimed that these
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112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, New York This address will forever be known as America’s most haunted house. The Amityville Massacre In the shocking event that took place on the night of November 13, 1974, a family of seven was suddenly reduced to one surviving member, the one who committed the crime. Ronald DeFeo Jr, a
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On October 24, 1995, when Sandra bought Travis for $50,000 from Braun Casey’s home, everyone wondered what motivated her interest in a 3-day-old chimp. As time passed, it became clear that while everyone else saw a chimp, Sandra Herold saw a boy. So she raised Travis like a human child, wearing his nappies, having
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