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The Story Of Hamida Djandoubi, Eugen Weidmann, And France’s Last Guillotine Executions

On Sept. 10, 1977, Tunisian immigrant Hamida Djandoubi became the last victim of a guillotine execution in French history — 38 years after Eugen Weidmann's riotous beheading made him the final guillotine victim killed in public.

By Katie Serena Nov 17, 2017

The Story Of Hamida Djandoubi, Eugen Weidmann, And France’s Last Guillotine Executions

On Sept. 10, 1977, Tunisian immigrant Hamida Djandoubi became the last victim of a guillotine execution in French history — 38 years after Eugen Weidmann's riotous beheading made him the final guillotine victim killed in public.

By Katie Serena November 17, 2017

25 Photos Of The Child Laborers Who Helped Make New York What It Is Today

In 1908, former New York City elementary school teacher Lewis Hine became an investigator and photographer for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), an organization dedicated to “promoting the rights, awareness, dignity, well-being and education of children and youth as they relate to work and working.” Hine then traveled the...

By Kellen Perry Nov 16, 2017

25 Photos Of The Child Laborers Who Helped Make New York What It Is Today

In 1908, former New York City elementary school teacher Lewis Hine became an investigator and photographer for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), an organization dedicated to “promoting the rights, awareness, dignity, well-being and education of children and youth as they relate to work and working.” Hine then traveled the...

By Kellen Perry November 16, 2017

The Remarkable Life Of Peter Freuchen, From His Dangerous Greenland Expeditions To His Fight Against Nazis

Whether exploring the Arctic, fighting the Nazis, or traveling the world, Peter Freuchen did it all — and then some.

By Katie Serena Nov 15, 2017

The Remarkable Life Of Peter Freuchen, From His Dangerous Greenland Expeditions To His Fight Against Nazis

Whether exploring the Arctic, fighting the Nazis, or traveling the world, Peter Freuchen did it all — and then some.

By Katie Serena November 15, 2017
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