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Roy Cohn: A Lesson in Ruthlessness and Corruption
Roy Cohn is a name that has become synonymous with ruthlessness, manipulation, and ethical indifference. Over the course of his career,...
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The Thorpe Affair: A Scandal that Shook British Politics
The Thorpe Affair of the 1970s is one of the most infamous political and sex scandals in British history. It irrevocably ended the...
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Erotic Cameos From After The Reign Of Tiberius, Published In The 1770s
In the 1770s, a peculiar intersection of ancient artefacts and Enlightenment-era exploration brought forward a unique publication that...
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Coffins in the Clouds: The Ancient Burial Traditions of Guizhou’s Cave Tombs
In the mountainous terrain of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, an ancient and curious tradition endures. Hundreds of wooden coffins,...
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The Decline of Al Capone: From Feared Gangster to Feeble Man
Alphonse Gabriel Capone, more commonly known as Al Capone, once stood at the apex of the American underworld, synonymous with organised...
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He Wandered Connecticut In A Home-Made Suit That Weighed 60lb; Meet 'The LeatherMan'
The figure known as the "Leatherman" presents a quiet yet fascinating example of 19th-century itinerant life in rural America. While much...
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The Colditz Cock: A Detailed Account of Ingenuity During Wartime
The Colditz Cock, a glider constructed by Allied prisoners of war (POWs) held at Colditz Castle during the Second World War, represents...
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The Lawson Family Murders: A Christmas Tragedy
The quiet town of Germanton, North Carolina, nestled in the rolling hills of rural America, was preparing for Christmas in 1929. Like...
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Rogues, Rascals, and Nicknames: The Curious Case of Newcastle’s Forgotten Mugshot Book
This book of mugshots was found in a Newcastle junk shop and was preserved by the Tyne and Wear Archives & Museums. They were most...
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Rocky Dennis: Navigating Life with Craniodiaphyseal Dysplasia
Roy Lee "Rocky" Dennis, born on 4th December 1961 in Glendora, California, lived a life defined not just by the rare condition he was...
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They Shall Not Pass - The Battle of Cable Street: Defying Fascism in the East End
The Battle of Cable Street, which took place on 4th October 1936 in the East End of London, remains a defining moment in the British...
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The Day A 10 Year Old Elvis Came Fifth in Talent Show (And Ended Up With A Spanking)
It's October 3, 1945 and a 10yr old Elvis Aaron Presley stands on a chair at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, held in Tupelo ...
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The Complex and Controversial Relationship Between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim
The friendship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim stands as one of the most intriguing relationships in the latter years of the...
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The Mods and Rockers ‘Riots’ at English Seaside Towns: A Cultural Clash
In the early 1960s, the beaches of the English seaside became unlikely battlegrounds. Young people from across the country descended on...
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Ettore Bugatti: A Life of Art, Engineering, and Unyielding Ambition
Ettore Bugatti’s name is etched into automotive history, not merely for the cars he built but for the way he approached car-making as a...
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The Orphan Train Movement: A Tale of Charity, Controversy, and Lost Childhoods
In mid-19th century America, thousands of children found themselves living in squalor, deprived of the security and warmth of family...
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Carl Panzram: The Story of a Lifetime of Abuse and Violence
Carl Panzram’s life, a tale steeped in violence, criminality, and a glaring contempt for society, is one that offers a window into the...
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Robert E. Cornish, the Biologist Who Wanted to Bring Dead Dogs Back to Life And Then Wanted To Do The Same To Humans
Dr Robert E. Cornish remains a fascinating yet often overlooked figure in the annals of American science, where his work traversed the...
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The Liberation Of Buchenwald Concentration Camp, A Journey Through Horror
On April 11, 1945, the notorious Buchenwald concentration camp was liberated by the 6th Armoured Division of the United States Army,...
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The Day Oswald Mosley Got Hit by a Brick in Liverpool – A Turning Point in British Fascism
Oswald Mosley, the controversial leader of the British Union of Fascists (BUF), is infamous for his attempts to introduce fascism to the...
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The Troubles: A Civil Rights Struggle Fueled by Discrimination
The Troubles, a period of intense conflict in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to 1998, is often oversimplified as a battle between...
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Michael Fagan: The Man Broke Into Buckingham Palace And Had A Chat With The Queen
On the morning of 9 July 1982, a 31-year-old painter and decorator named Michael Fagan committed one of the most extraordinary security...
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When A Welsh Village Was Flooded To Supply Water For England
In the mid-20th century, Liverpool was a bustling metropolis, growing rapidly and stretching the limits of its resources. By 1955, the...
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The Tragedies in Roy Orbison’s Life: A Story of Love, Loss, and Resilience
Roy Orbison, the man with the haunting voice and the sorrowful ballads, carried the weight of personal grief through much of his life....
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