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The shocking dark side of Eric Clapton's 1979 marriage to Pattie Boyd

The shocking dark side of Eric Clapton’s 1979 marriage to Pattie Boyd

It gets worse.

Jun 26, 2026

King Carol II- Why dictators have loved the world cup since 1930

King Carol II: Why dictators have loved the World Cup since 1930

The more things change.

Jun 25, 2026

Scold's bridle- the humiliating punishment for women who spoke in the 1500s

Scold’s bridle: the humiliating punishment for women who spoke in the 1500s

Disgusting.

Jun 24, 2026

Robert Landsburg- the man who died photographing an erupting volcano in 1980

Robert Landsburg: the man who died photographing an erupting volcano in 1980

Going out in the name in science.

Jun 24, 2026

The Rite of Spring The ballet that caused a riot in 1913

‘The Rite of Spring’: the ballet that caused a riot in 1913

A night at the theatre.

Jun 24, 2026

The Garden of Allah the most sordid spot in 1920s Hollywood

The Garden of Allah: the most sordid spot in 1920s Hollywood

Hollyweird.

Jun 23, 2026

How Zaire protested its own dictator at the 1974 World Cup

How Zaire protested its own dictator at the 1974 World Cup

All hail Ilunga Mwepu.

Jun 23, 2026

The nun who used pop art to fight for social justice -

Corita Kent: the nun who used pop art to fight for social justice

Badass.

Jun 22, 2026

How a racist outburst nearly ended the career of Elvis Costello in 1979

How a racist outburst nearly ended the career of Elvis Costello in 1979

A bad idea.

Jun 22, 2026

Why the American government intentionally poisoned alcohol in the 1920s

Ginger Jake: why Americans drank poisoned alcohol during the 1920s

The things people will do for a drink.

Jun 21, 2026