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- Arthur Kales and the Soft Focus World of Pictorialist Photography
of serving both as art and as document, with much of the nineteenth century spent arguing over which role Despite this recognition, Kales’s name is less widely known today than some of his contemporaries.
- Women Armed With Household Weapons: The 1900 Chicago Tribune List
More than just a curiosity, it’s a fascinating glimpse into women’s resourcefulness, gender roles, and (For another example of how the press shaped perceptions, see our article on Emmett Till and the role By the 1910s, hat pins were so widely recognised as weapons that some American cities passed laws restricting iron; effective in disputes. 11 Curling irons 12 Hot, dagger-like strikes. 12 Umbrellas & parasols 11 Some
- The Sinister Double Life of Dr. Glennon Engleman: From Dentist to Contract Killer
used the GI Bill to attend Washington University and become a dentist, opening his practice on his home Instead, Edna Ruth took her payout and invested some of it into Dr. Engleman’s dental practice. Arthur and Vernita Gusewelle, a wealthy farming couple, were killed in their home in Edwardsville, Illinois While some killers act out of rage or psychological compulsion, Engleman’s motives were chillingly financial
- Candy Montgomery: The Chilling Case of Love, Betrayal, and a Grisly Axe Murder in Small-Town Texas
Her body was discovered on the floor of her home’s utility room in Wylie, Texas, brutally killed with Candy had agreed to watch Alisa for the day to give Betty some time to rest. Richard, along with neighbours Jerry McMahan and Lester Gayler, entered the Gore home and found a bloodbath
- Heaven’s Gate: The UFO Cult and the Mass Suicide of 39 Members
believe they were the Two Witnesses described in Revelation 11, sent to prepare people for what was coming Almost everything the outside world knows about how the group actually operated in its early years comes videos in the days before their deaths, calm and, by most accounts, genuinely at peace with what was coming Each wore identical black clothing and new Nike trainers, and each had a five dollar bill and some quarters He describes its members as spiritual seekers who'd absorbed some of the most common threads running
- The Man Who Blew Up a Plane for Insurance: The Chilling Case of Jack Gilbert Graham
He moved into her home with his wife Gloria and their two children, worked in her restaurant business Then he waved her off and went home. A search of his home turned up bomb-making components.
- An Extraordinary Map of Battle Death-"Body Density Maps", 1916
maps not only represented a practical solution to a horrific problem but also reflected the evolving role In some cases, the maps were used during temporary truces, when both sides agreed to pause hostilities Registration and Enquiries, which oversaw the creation and use of body density maps, played a critical role
- Polish Posters Of Classic Films Are Next-Level Beautiful
tricks — bold type, arresting layouts, and clever twists on commercial slogans — then took them back home Each brought their own flair: some leaned on sharp wit and visual puns; others turned out lush, disturbing Many older Polish posters were replaced by the original studio art for home video releases, erasing the Some filmmakers commission Polish-inspired reinterpretations for reissues or festivals, and galleries
- The Seven Wives of Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock's Wildest Marriage Record
frenetic atmosphere, and rebellious spirit that would characterise rock 'n' roll, Lewis also played a key role In 1957, the marriage ended, but there remains some mystery as to how and why. Some accounts describe British radio presenter Alan Freeman announcing on air that Lewis represented Associated Press (via the Tuscaloosa News), Pate's body was discovered in the swimming pool at the home "We needed this to be over just so we could get back to making some money."
- The Crimes of Uday Hussein: Inside the Sadistic World of Saddam’s Son
In the former role, he tortured athletes who failed to win. Some athletes, including the best ones, started quitting the sport once Uday took over the Committee Former staff confirmed that Uday’s guards regularly abducted women—some from the street, others from Some victims were burned with cigarettes or even branded with a heated horseshoe to mark them with a Arbitrary Violence and Murder Beyond his structured roles, Uday often committed violence for sport.
- The Summer the Sharks Came: Beach Haven and the 1916 Jersey Shore Attacks
At the dawn of the 20th century, Beach Haven had the feel of a seaside postcard come to life. With its gingerbread-trimmed Victorian homes, salt-tinged breezes, and genteel inns like the Engleside Some witnesses insisted the shark was still attached to him as he was pulled in, only letting go when Fishermen pulled dozens of sharks from the water in the days that followed, some of them mutilated and Some scientists, however, cast doubt on Schleisser’s shark.
- Karla Faye Tucker, Redemption, And The Limits Of Mercy In Modern Texas
and when they divorced while Karla was still a child, instability became the dominant feature of her home Some evangelical leaders argued that repentance did not negate earthly punishment. Some viewers saw authenticity and humility. Other staff quietly left their roles. Counselling was offered. Turnover increased. For some, she remains defined by the violence of June 1983.














