Alessandro Moreschi And The Castrato Singers Of Rome
On the 21st of April 1922, the curtain fell on a centuries-old Western musical tradition with the passing of Alessandro Moreschi, the...
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The Day R. Budd Dwyer Killed Himself On TV.
During a meeting held in his home on January 15, 1987, Dwyer, along with his press secretary James "Duke" Horshock and Deputy Treasurer...
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Brutal Vintage Crime Scene Photos from the Los Angeles Police Department Archives
In 2014, Merrick Morton, a photographer residing in Los Angeles and a former LAPD reserve officer, came across a neglected collection of...
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The Correspondence That Led To Charles M. Schulz Creating A Black Peanuts Character In 1968
All of human life can be found in Charles M. Schulz's 17,897 Peanuts comic strips. In 1968 Schulz watched the Civil Rights movement...
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The 'Good Old Days' When Pretty Much Anything Could Be Cured By Using Dr Young's Rectal Dilators
Dr. Young's Ideal Rectal Dilators, marketed in the United States from the late 19th century through at least the 1940s, were part of the...
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Bo Diddley And His Tips On Surviving Life (Including Smelling Good, Guns, Drugs and Lawyers)
Below, Bo Diddley offers wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of navigating the complexities of the music industry and beyond, sharing his...
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Padaung Women (Referred to as "Giraffe Women" Visit London In 1935
At a time when circuses and exhibitions reigned supreme, offering people a glimpse into the exotic and the unknown, London was visited by...
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Taylor Camp: A Bohemian Oasis in Hawaii
Nestled amidst the lush forests and pristine beaches of Kauai, Hawaii, there exists a fascinating chapter in the annals of...
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Frances Clalin Clayton: The Story of a Civil War Heroine
Frances Louisa Clayton, also known as Frances Clalin, emerges as a compelling figure in American history, though her narrative remains...
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The Gorgeous Egyptian Photography Produced By The Zangaki Brothers In The Late 1800s
The Zangaki brothers were a pair of Greek photographers operating in Egypt during the late 1870s to the 1890s, crafting prints tailored...
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The Busy Love Life of Charles II And His Many Mistresses
Charles II earned the nickname 'The Merry Monarch' not only for his love of wine, song, and music but also for his extensive womanising,...
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Albert Einstein's Desk, Photographed A Day After His Death In 1955
Albert Einstein, whose groundbreaking theories revolutionised our understanding of the universe, passed away on April 18, 1955, due to...
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Peter Rachman: The Notorious Slumlord of Notting Hill
Peter Rachman, a name that became synonymous with unscrupulous landlordism in mid-20th century London, built an infamous empire in the...
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Meet Chrese Evans, The 54-year-old Buddhist Antique Shop Owner From Portland, Oregon, Who Is Also Joseph Stalin's Granddaughter.
In the heart of Portland, Oregon, amidst the eclectic mix of vintage stores and artisanal shops, resides a woman whose life story is as...
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The Enigma of Eddie Mannix: Old Hollywood's Notorious Fixer
In the glitzy realm of Old Hollywood, where stars shone bright on the silver screen, there existed a shadowy figure who operated behind...
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Bizarre Movie Posters From Africa That Are So Bad, They’re Good
In the 1980s and 1990s, African artists were commissioned to create Hollywood movie posters that aimed to exude maximum excitement, often...
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These Photographs Document The Time When The Survivors Of The Titanic Found Safety
The White Star Line's Titanic holds a brief yet significant place in history. Anticipation surrounded its launch and maiden voyage, with...
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Violet Jessop; The Survivor Of Three Shipwrecks, The Titanic, the Britannic, and the Olympic.
Violet Jessop, renowned as an ocean liner stewardess and nurse, is famously remembered for surviving the catastrophic sinkings of both...
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Einstein And His Stance On Segregation In America
In the final 20 years of Albert Einstein's life, he rarely accepted invitations to speak at universities or accept honourary degrees as...
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Children Watching The Story of “Saint George and the Dragon”
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for...
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'Major Bob' - Idi Amin's Trusted Advisor And The 'White Rat' of Uganda
Few people had knowledge of the inner workings of Uganda during Idi Amin's brutal regime, one such person that navigated this dangerous...
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The College Kids From The 1920s That Had a Penchant For Fur
A peculiar phenomenon in American fashion emerged with American Ivy League students and young undergraduates donning thick, long raccoon...
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Eadweard Muybridge And His Waltzing Couple, 1884
Before the advent of the film camera, a decade preceding the iconic Roundhay Garden Scene of 1888 and twelve years ahead of the Lumiere...
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Ryan White: The Teenager With The Aids Diagnosis That Was Banned From His School And Ostracised By Society.
In Kokomo, Indiana, a teenager named Ryan White became an emblem of courage and resilience in the face of HIV/AIDS stigma. His journey...
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