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Legal History of Washington, D.C.

The City of Washington, D.C. occupies a unique legal position, as both the seat of government to the United States, and the home of more than 700,000 residents, who are subject to a distinctive set of laws and restrictions.

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Heinous Histories: The Life and Death of Rasputin

Was Rasputin really Russia’s greatest love machine? Did he drink poisoned wine and say “I feel fine?” Was he the lover of the Russian queen? Not much is known for sure about the mysterious man nicknamed the “Mad Monk.”

4 Trials of Infamous Pirates

In the 17th and 18th centuries, transporting people and goods back and forth between the colonies and Europe was a lucrative business for the thousands of merchant mariners who sailed the seas. So too was piracy.

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5 of History’s Most Famous Spies

Encrypted messages. Clandestine meetings. Stolen information. Welcome to the world of espionage with five of history’s most famous spies.