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Short Histories

Bite sized chunks of interesting, important and inspiring history that deserves to be remembered and explored.


 

The Hammersmith Murders

At least six, but probably eight, women lost their lives to a cruel and sadistic killer who stalked west London's suburbs in the 1960s. Despite a huge police investigation, 'Jack t...  more  

A Brief History of Presidential Inaugurations

On Wednesday, 20th January 2021, Joseph R Biden Jr. will be inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. Which aspects of the day will be new, and which are dictated by ...  more