Lizzie Borden Takes an Axe…
Lizzie Borden went on trial for the gruesome murder of her parents. Was she indeed guilty?
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No Escape from Alcatraz Prison
Alcatraz Island was once home to a federal prison, housing some of the country’s most notorious criminals.
The Shadows of Winter: Groundhog Day in the U.S.
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The Battle of Little Bighorn Signals Custer’s Last Stand
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Striking it Rich in the Golden State: The California Gold Rush of 1849
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Times Square Makes a Comeback: a Brief History
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Norman Rockwell Portrays the Joy of American Life
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