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The Morbid Toys of 1906

This is one of my favorite Christmas-related articles from the archives. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find anything else … More

Christmas, history, newspapers

Sara Bernhardt Gets Mad at a Seance (1892)

According to the April 23, 1892 issue of The Evening World actress Sara Bernhardt, known for her eccentricities, allegedly caused … More

history, newspapers

The Perils of Crinoline

Not only is crinoline uncomfortable to wear, it has led to the death and destruction of many women (and in … More

19th century, accidents, death, fashion history, fire, history, newspapers, tragedy

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