The First Time Fingerprints Were Used As Evidence In A Case
Fingerprints were first used as evidence in U.S. court in 1910.
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What Victorian Halloween Was Really Like
While perceptions of the Victorian era may make it difficult to think of people having fun with Halloween, it seems that couldn't be further from the truth.
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Why Teddy Roosevelt's Daughter Was Banned From The White House
Theodore Roosevelt's eldest child, Alice Roosevelt, was banned twice from the White House.
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What Was It Like To Celebrate Halloween With Queen Victoria?
Even monarchs like to have a little holiday fun sometimes. Here's what was it like to celebrate Halloween with Queen Victoria.
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Why Fan Flirting Was So Important In The Victorian Era
Fashion accessories sometimes serve more than one purpose -- a cowboy hat protects from the elements, but can also scoop up water. Fans multi-tasked, too.
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Nostradamus Had A Recipe For Romance That Will Have You Scratching Your Head
Mention the name Nostradamus, and odds are people will think about a writer from the 16th century who may or may not have predicted future events.
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The Subtle Detail You Missed In A Pope's Blessing
Many religions rely on various symbols as a way to impart eternal truths. Catholicism is an especially rich trove of numerous symbolic traditions.
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This Is Where Edgar Allan Poe Is Buried
Edgar Allan Poe lived a life marked by both professional success and personal tragedy, concluded by his death in Baltimore at the age of 40.
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Who Was The Real John Deere?
Even if you've never stepped foot on a farm in your life, you've heard the name John Deere. So, just who was this John Deere guy? Let's find out.
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The Messed Up Story Of Sarah Lawrence Cult Leader Larry Ray
Larry Ray was a man in his 50s when he moved into his daughter's dorm room. This is the messed up story of Sarah Lawrence cult leader Larry Ray.
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Who Was Mary Surratt, The First Woman To Be Executed By The US Government?
More than 150 years later, the events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln continue to be debated, including the guilt or innocence of the accused.
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Whatever Happened To Charles Manson's 3 Children?
Charles Manson was convicted of several murders that he ordered others to commit. He spent his life in prison. Here's what happened to his three children?
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Why Van Gogh's Sunflower Paintings Were So Important To Him
Artist Vincent van Gogh is far more acclaimed today that he was during his lifetime, with special attention paid to his series of paintings of sunflowers.
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The Master Painter Who Asked Van Gogh If He Could Have His Sunflower Painting
Vincent Van Gogh painted his "Sunflowers" series in Arles between 1888 and 1889. As the story goes, one famous artist was so moved by them, he wanted one, too.
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The Largest Volcanic Eruption In The US Didn't Actually Kill Anyone
Mention volcano, and perhaps it evokes images of islands racked by earth tremors in the South Pacific. But North America has had its share, too.
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Who Were Shakespeare's Children?
William Shakespeare, the writer, continues to intrigue scholars and students alike, hundreds of years after his death -- but what about Shakespeare the man?
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Famous People Who Died On Halloween
'Tis the season to talk about ghosts, so how about looking at those who crossed over on Halloween itself? These are some famous people who died on Halloween.
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Square Dancing's Roots Aren't As Wholesome As They Seem
One of the characteristics of human beings is the creation of art -- whether through something like painting, or sculpture, or music, or movement.
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The Watcher House Sold For $400K Less Than What The Broaddus Family Paid For It
The Broadduses took a loss and sold their home after being terrorized by The Watcher.
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Who Bought The Watcher House From The Broadduses?
The Watcher house in Westfield, New Jersey, was purchased from the Broadduses in 2019.
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A Stylish Pair Of Levi's From The 1880s Fetched A Staggering Amount At Auction
Some things definitely don't get better, let alone more valuable, with age, but that has proven false about a laborer's clothing from the 1800s.
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Fascinating Facts About The Tower Of London
With its formidable appearance looming over the Thames, the Tower of London has quite the history.
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When Was The First White House Halloween Celebration?
The inhabitants of the White House famously decorate for Christmas and host an annual Easter egg roll, but does the First Family go all-out for Halloween?
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Here's Why A Pack Of Gum Was Part Of Such A Historic Event
History is full of monumental events that mark the beginning of new ages, paving the way for a changed future. Here's how a pack of gum was part of one.
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Why Mystery Still Surrounds The Death Of Michael Landon's Grandson
The grief felt by a parent who has endured the death of an adult child is unfathomable, whether or not celebrity is involved. Answers are needed.
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Why Some Defectors Return To North Korea By Choice
North Korea is known for its stringent dictatorship, its secrecy, and its citizens' lack of freedom. Here's why some defectors return to North Korea by choice.
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Why Experts Don't Agree On The Death Toll From The Black Plague
One dread disease of the past that is still around is the bubonic plague, often historically referred to as the "Black Plague" or "Black Death."
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