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Girls Paddling Beside Bathing Machines, C 1900.
Girls Paddling Beside Bathing Machines, C 1900.

In Victorian Times, Women Had To Be Carried To The Beach

The Victorian era is well-known for its prudishness, but this beach day invention is crazy. If 21st century society may be described as “overexposed,” it’s fair to qualify the 19th century as one of underexposure — and there’s perhaps no better example of that than the bathing machine.

By Erin Kelly May 4, 2016

In Victorian Times, Women Had To Be Carried To The Beach

The Victorian era is well-known for its prudishness, but this beach day invention is crazy. If 21st century society may be described as “overexposed,” it’s fair to qualify the 19th century as one of underexposure — and there’s perhaps no better example of that than the bathing machine.

By Erin Kelly May 4, 2016
Human Radiation Experiments
Human Radiation Experiments

Inside The U.S. Government’s Secret 30-Year Radiation Experiment On Its Citizens

For 30 years, the U.S. government deliberately exposed thousands of its people to life-threatening radiation. Modern scholarship reveals how far the project went.

By Richard Stockton May 3, 2016

Inside The U.S. Government’s Secret 30-Year Radiation Experiment On Its Citizens

For 30 years, the U.S. government deliberately exposed thousands of its people to life-threatening radiation. Modern scholarship reveals how far the project went.

By Richard Stockton May 3, 2016
George Washington Facts
George Washington Facts

27 George Washington Facts That Paint America’s First President In A New Light

From the truth behind the cherry tree myth to the shocking story of his infamous dentures, these astounding facts about George Washington will change how you see America's foremost founding father.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 30, 2016

27 George Washington Facts That Paint America’s First President In A New Light

From the truth behind the cherry tree myth to the shocking story of his infamous dentures, these astounding facts about George Washington will change how you see America's foremost founding father.

By Kaleena Fraga April 30, 2016
American Female Presidential Candidates
American Female Presidential Candidates

Four Women Who Helped Pave The Way For Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Bid

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, a number of women have helped get the American electorate acclimated to the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. Here are four female presidential candidates you should know.

By Abby Norman Apr 28, 2016

Four Women Who Helped Pave The Way For Hillary Clinton’s Presidential Bid

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, a number of women have helped get the American electorate acclimated to the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. Here are four female presidential candidates you should know.

By Abby Norman April 28, 2016
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