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Posted In June 13, 2012

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Witnessing History: The Sight of the 747 and Space Shuttle Fly By Over DC
History happened on April 17th when the 747 and Space Shuttle flew by DC. Witness the amazing sight with this video post shared by the Department of Interior. Plus, see a great shot from NASA's Flickr feed!
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Grave Robbing in Walter Pierce Park: The Story of Vijo Jansen
Learn the story of Vijo Jansen, the notorious "resurrectionist" who was caught grave robbing in Walter Pierce Park in the 19th century. Read about his arrest and the ghastly scene that was discovered in the wagon.
Medical students dissect a cadaver during the Civil War (National Museum of Civil War Medicine)
The Gruesome Tale of Charles Shaw & Grave Robbing in 19th Century DC
Discover the gruesome tale of Charles Shaw, convicted of murdering his sister & sentenced to death in 1883 DC. Unearth the dark world of 19th century body-harvesting & grave-robbing for medical research in this macabre story.

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