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At the President's inauguration, 1861An eyewitness account from the brink of the Civil War
Andrew Chapman
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Pioneers of dieting, 1863What are 'human beans'?
Andrew Chapman
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Extra: The British burn Washington, 1814The last time the Capitol was attacked, before this week
Andrew Chapman
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Frolics on the frozen river, 1684What cost sixpence a name?
Andrew Chapman
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Nights out in New York, 1744How does Mr Jameson communicate with his nose?
Andrew Chapman
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400 years of Christmas feastingHere's how our ancestors reached 'an Indifferent bignesse' just as we do today…
Andrew Chapman
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The dread of the Thames Police, 1841Will Inspector Grimstone follow his unfortunate constable into the mud? And can you help solve a modern mystery from the ooze?
Andrew Chapman
Dec 18, 2020 2Comment 1Share

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A Night in an Opium Den, 1891An intrepid journalist follows in the smoke rings of Dickens (or does he?)
Andrew Chapman
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