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The Last Men Hanged for Sodomy in England:The tragic story of James Pratt and John Smith, 1835
The tragic story of James Pratt and John Smith, the last men executed for sodomy in England in 1835. A detailed look at their arrest, trial, execution, and legacy, with surviving quotes and historical context.
Elagabalus and the Roman Scandals that Ended a Boy Emperor
Teenage emperor Elagabalus shocked Rome with a new sun cult, a Vestal Virgin marriage, rapid divorces, and rumours of lovers and excess. Ancient writers turned his brief reign into one of history’s most notorious scandals.
The Mirabal Sisters And The Courage That Helped End a Dictatorship
The Mirabal sisters stood up to Trujillo when doing so meant prison or death. Their assassination on 25 Nov 1960 shook the Dominican Republic and helped hasten the dictator’s fall. Dedé Mirabal spent her life making sure the world remembered why.
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