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Silent Movie Stars: Anna Q. Nilsson

Anna Q. Nilsson was a successful silent movie actress in 1920s America. Born in Sweden the enigmatic Q in her

These photos of children living through the Blitz in London kind of speak for themselves. I just wanted to share.

Everything I’ve head about the Klu Klux Klan and their history has just served to reinforce what a vile and

To try to reduce the number of criminals being sentenced to death the Victorians introduced Hard Labour as an alternative.

It was with total delight that I discovered Kevin Weir’s macabre gifs. He created them using old photos from the

Did you think clowns couldn’t get more disturbing than ‘Cho-Cho the health clown‘ who terrified young children into good dental

Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviatrix who was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. She mysteriously disappeared

Today is the 100th anniversary of the day Britain declared war on Germany at the start of World War 1.

It was fascinating to come across these family photos which make Tzar Nicholas II of Russia look like just a

It’s spring, and so of course my thoughts have returned to Paris, the beautiful city of blossom and boulevards, baguettes

We all know the story of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic. At least I assume we do, I

Following on from my fascination with the history of the London Underground earlier this week, I wanted to share this

Oops, I’m slightly late to the party (the best people always are)! London Underground turned 150 last year. Admittedly this

50 years ago today President John F. Kennedy was assassinated during a visit to Dallas, Texas. The news shocked the

The youngest US president to be inaugurated and the youngest President to die in office, it is 50 years this

I seem to have a slight obsession with vintage mug-shots this week and I couldn’t resist sharing these beautiful photos

It’s my son’s school trip today. They’re learning about World War 2 in history at the moment and they’re off

George Washington’s teeth which, contrary to popular myth, weren’t made of wood. He had various pairs, and the pair he