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The Scandals of Robert Maxwell: From War Hero to Notorious Media Mogul
The life of Robert Maxwell reads like a Hollywood script—rags-to-riches triumph, towering ambition, scandal, and a mysterious death that’s left a legacy of questions. Known for his booming voice and intimidating presence, Maxwell was no stranger to controversy. From his improbable journey as a penniless Holocaust survivor to a media baron with a penchant for yachts, jets, and even football clubs, his story is both fascinating and profoundly unsettling. Maxwell the soldier bei


Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson: Harlem’s Most Notorious Godfather and His Ties to the Mob
Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson is one of those names that loom large in Harlem's history. Not just a gangster but also a poet, a philanthropist, and a talented chess player, Bumpy was as much a part of Harlem's culture as its nightlife and jazz clubs. Born on October 31, in either 1905 or 1906, in Charleston, South Carolina, Bumpy's childhood wasn't easy. His family moved him to New York at age 13 after his older brother, Willie, was accused of killing a white man, a serious charg


Défilé by AES+F: The Morgue Bodies Dressed in High Fashion
AES+F photographed seven unclaimed bodies in a morgue and digitally dressed them in couture. How Défilé was made and what inspired it.
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