Posted In August 7, 2012

Washington, D.C., circa 1917. "Devereux child in chariot." Late for the toga party. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. (Shorpy)
Bizarre? Definitely: A Toga-Wearing Child Driving a Chariot Pulled by Two Miniature Horses
Discovering a bizarre sight in Washington, D.C. circa 1917: a toga-wearing child in a chariot, being pulled by two miniature horses. Marvel at this strange photo and learn more about it from Ghosts of DC!
Josh Gibson scores a run in the 1944 Negro League East-West All-Star Game at Comiskey Park
Josh Gibson's Mental Health Challenges and Cause of Death
Explore the tragic story of Josh Gibson, one of baseball's greatest hitters, who faced severe mental health challenges and his cause of death at 35 was a stroke, just months before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.

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