Death row inmates have been making last requests for centuries. Some of the requests are mundane, while others are downright strange. In this blog post, we will look at nine of the strangest death row last requests. Some of these requests are shocking, and some are simply bizarre. Of course, not all requests were granted, […]
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The Gilded Age is a period of time defined by quick economic growth, materialism, living in excess, and obvious political corruption in America. It lasted from around the 1870s until the early 1900s and was a time of great wealth disparity between the rich and the poor. New York City was the center of glitz
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King Kalākaua is often called the “Merrie Monarch” because of his love of life and pursuit of pleasure. However, he was also a great king who cared deeply about his people and their culture. In 1881, King Kalākaua embarked on a world tour to promote Hawaiian culture and tourism. This trip was crucial in saving
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In the early days of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler and his inner circle were obsessed with finding the Holy Grail. They believed the Grail could grant them supernatural powers and help them win the war. So, they turned to Otto Rahn to help them find it. Rahn was a German archaeologist who studied the
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Joseph Stalin was born on December 18, 1878, in the peasant village of Gori, Georgia, to Vissarion Dzhugashvili, a cobbler, and his wife, Yekaterina. Because his parents were strict Georgian Orthodox Christians, Stalin had a very religious upbringing. Like many poor children in the Russian Empire, Stalin suffered numerous ailments as a child. He contracted
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It’s no secret that the CIA had a problem with Fidel Castro. They tried to assassinate him for years using all sorts of methods- from exploding cigars to poison pens. But despite their best efforts, Castro always managed to survive. In this article, we will take a closer look at the various assassination attempts made
Halloween is celebrated in many countries on October 31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day. It began as a pagan festival among the Celts of Britain and Ireland called Samhain. Scholars believe that Samhain was a time when people worshipped the dead, thought about death and prepared for the winter
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In the 1800s, the Wild West was a lawless land where bands of outlaws roamed free. It was a time of heroes and villains, adventure, and danger. Surprisingly, some photos from this era still exist, offering a unique glimpse into an often romanticized period of American history. Look at some of these amazing photos from
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World War II was a historic global conflict that left many parts of the world bloody and broken. It was a devastating war that took the lives of millions of people, but it was also a war full of deceit and deception. Nazi Germany was a powerful foe who had a tight grip on Europe,
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Mussolini being arrested, 1915. Color by Lorenzo Folli. If you enjoyed these photos of famous people in color, learn more about how colorized photos are bringing history to life.
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