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As seen in Margaret Oliphant’s "The Library Window", the ‘understanding' of female hysteria came about in the 19th century. However, according to this advertisement, women should not fear…there is an electrical belt that can not only cure all…

This fire was in Paris to one of the most famous Cathedral's in the world. It was a shock around the world, that brought many together in a time of mourning.

The image is of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. This is one of the earliest known photographs of Italy being that it was taken in 1841 by Alexander John Ellis. The photograph was later used in a collection called the 'Italy Deguerreotyped'.…

A two volume compilation of legal records kept during the Salem witchcraft trials. The book is an exhaustive compilation of legal proceedings that includes testimony and results of the trials. The book maintains both the prose and diction of the…

The Life of Charlotte Brontë is a biographical account of the life of author Charlotte Brontë from the perspective of her friend and fellow author Elizabeth Gaskell. It is widely considered the most comprehensive account of the lives of the…

The Great Train Robbery was the one of the first motion pictures produced in the United States. It was first screened in 1903, and is one of the most influential and iconic films when it comes to the development of American cinema, even though it is…

Evans lived a generous childhood, doing what she could to help the local impoverished where she grew up. This taught her lessons on humanity that would later appear in her works. As a young adult she learned French, German and Italian in addition to…

A collection of short stories from a variety of different perspectives which show how Central Park has affected the individual, social, and collective memories.

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Have you ever heard of Spirit Photography? Capturing an image of an absent person or as many would call it, a ghost. According to the article, Spirit Photography was a fraud, a mere magic trick. The article focuses on revealing the details of the…