Meet Eugen Weidmann, the Last Person Ever to Be Publicly Executed by Guillotine in 1939
This post was originally published on this siteThe last public execution by guillotine was not as long ago as you may think. It actually took […]
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AC/DC Got Banned for Spreading Neofascism, And Here’s a List of Western Bands Banned on Soviet Radio in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteAn interesting list from back in the day has recently surfaced, showcasing artists banned in the Soviet Union […]
America’s Most Notorious Criminals Are Brought to Life After Their Mugshots Were Expertly Colorized
This post was originally published on this siteThe most notorious criminals in American history have been brought into the 21st century after their mug shots […]
Execution by Cannon in Shiraz, Iran, Mid-Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteExecution by cannon was a method of execution in which the victim was typically tied to the mouth […]
Historical Photos of John Mccain as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam
This post was originally published on this siteJohn McCain’s capture and subsequent imprisonment occurred on October 26, 1967. He was flying his 23rd bombing mission […]
Forbidden Drinking: Photographer Margaret Bourke-White Captured Inside the Speakeasies of New York in 1933
This post was originally published on this siteProhibition in the United States lasted from 1920, when the 18th amendment prohibiting the sale of alcohol went […]
Grave Robbers Once Stole Charlie Chaplin’s Body for Ransom in 1978
This post was originally published on this siteIn one of history’s most famous cases of body-snatching, two men steal the corpse of the revered film […]
These Incredible Haunting Photographs Are of Convicted Criminals in Newcastle Between 1871-1873
This post was originally published on this siteThese images provided by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums show those who were convicted of crimes in […]