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Charles Manson and the Mason Family's 1969 Murder Victims

Published: 18/07/2019

Perhaps one of the most famous cults of all time, Charles Manson began forming the Manson Family in late 1967 upon his release from prison for a series of small crimes. He recruited 100 or so follower ... Read more

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Nelson Mandela: 14 Inspiring Quotes From South Africa’s First Black President

Published: 18/07/2019

In the small village of Mvezo in Transkei, South Africa, a child was born on July 18, 1918 with the name Rolihlahla, meaning “pulling the branch of a tree” in the Xhosa language, or more colloquially: ... Read more

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Inside Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's Tumultuous Relationship

Published: 18/07/2019

It was a marriage made in Billboard chart heaven. The princess of pop tying the knot with the prince of new jack swing. Performers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown were the darlings of the recording in ... Read more

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Buzz Aldrin Battled Depression and Alcohol Addiction After the Moon Landing

Published: 16/07/2019

In the months that followed his return to Earth from his historic voyage on Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin struggled to answer the question asked everywhere he went: "What was it like to be on the moon?" In h ... Read more

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Colonel Tom Parker: The Man Who Made Elvis Presley a Star

Published: 16/07/2019

The King of Rock ‘N’ Rock wouldn’t have reigned if it weren’t for his Colonel. To fans across the country, Elvis Presley seemed to shoot to megastardom after his 1956 national TV appearance on Stage S ... Read more

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Who Was Beethoven's 'Immortal Beloved'?

Published: 15/07/2019

It’s one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in musical history. Who was the woman who so besotted Ludwig van Beethoven that he was compelled to pen an infamously passionate and fervid love letter ... Read more

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Inside Serena Williams' and Meghan Markle's Long Friendship

Published: 12/07/2019

When Serena Williams takes the court at Grand Slam tournaments around the globe, all eyes aren’t just on her—they’re also on her cheering section. Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle has traveled the glob ... Read more

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How Oscar Wilde's Libel Trial Backfired and Ruined His Life

Published: 11/07/2019

With their heady brew of famous names, dirty secrets and Victorian moral outrage, it’s no wonder the court trials involving renowned playwright Oscar Wilde enthralled the general public during the fin ... Read more

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John F. Kennedy, Jr.: Behind the Camelot Myth

Published: 10/07/2019

From the time he was born, just weeks after his father’s 1960 election, John F. Kennedy, Jr. grew up under a relentless spotlight, privileged and burdened by the magnitude of his family mythology. Aft ... Read more

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Judy's Garland's Stiff Competition for the Role of Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'

Published: 9/07/2019

Actress-singer Judy Garland paved her way into movie history at the age of 16 by skipping down the yellow brick road in a blue gingham dress and sparkling ruby red slippers as Dorothy Gale in the 1939 ... Read more

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Related Reading: “The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy” by David Nasaw

Published: 4/07/2019

The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy by David Nasaw Published: November 2012 David Nasaw’s … Continue reading → Read more

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David Bowie and Iman’s Enduring Love Story

Published: 3/07/2019

The 1992 marriage between an international music superstar and one of the world’s most recognized supermodels appeared to be a celebrity union made in tabloid heaven. But far from the salacious headli ... Read more

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How Ted Bundy’s Education Facilitated His Career as a Serial Killer

Published: 3/07/2019

Ted Bundy brutally murdered at least 30 women and girls in the 1970s. But because he was a college graduate who was studying law, he initially escaped intense official scrutiny as he didn't fit into p ... Read more

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Review of “John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit” by James Traub

Published: 28/06/2019

James Traub’s “John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit” was published in 2016, about three years after I read four other biographies … Continue reading → Read more

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Was Shakespeare the Real Author of His Plays?

Published: 28/06/2019

The son of a glovemaker and sometimes municipal politician from Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare seems to have risen from modest means to become one of history’s greatest writers, a peerless p ... Read more

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John F. Kennedy Jr.'s Remarkable Life in Photos

Published: 28/06/2019

Born on November 25, 1960, in Washington D.C., John F. Kennedy Jr. would become the first infant to call the White House his home and was affectionately photographed with his big sister, Caroline, pla ... Read more

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10 of the Greatest Women's Soccer Players of All Time

Published: 27/06/2019

Athletically inclined women have long enjoyed the soccer field as a place to engage in 90 minutes of kicking, passing, heading, blocking, and more. But the path to the pomp and pageantry of the Women' ... Read more

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Why Michael Phelps Has the Perfect Body for Swimming

Published: 26/06/2019

Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated athletes of all time. As the first Olympic swimmer to earn a spot on five Olympic teams and the oldest individual swimmer to earn Olympic gold, he’s earned ... Read more

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George Michael's 'Freedom '90': The Cultural Impact of the Song and Music Video

Published: 24/06/2019

George Michael's "Freedom! '90" has had a lasting cultural impact. The catchy song addressed his struggles with identity, artistic growth and stardom in a meaningful way. And because Michael refused t ... Read more

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Bernie Madoff's Ponzi Scheme: 6 of His Famous Victims

Published: 24/06/2019

December 11, 2008, was the beginning of a financial nightmare for thousands of people after word got out that financier Bernie Madoff was arrested for running the biggest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history. ... Read more

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