Read the incredible Washington Post story from 1889 about an explosion of gas in a sewer main in Georgetown that caused chaos in the area. This is a wild story you won't want to miss!
Explore the allegedly haunted White House in this blog post. Read about the superstitions and ghostly tales that have been linked to the White House over the years, including stories of John Quincy Adams, "Black Jack" Logan, and more.
In 1928, the Ku Klux Klan was allowed to march down Pennsylvania Ave. Learn about this horrifying event, and watch a video of it. Understand why this is so unsettling, and how it affected our nation.
In June 1938, residents near Washington, DC's Meridian Hill Park reported a nude man roaming the park. When police arrived, only a pair of pants, a shirt, two shoes, a belt, a hat, and five dollars in cash were found. What happened to the man? Read the full story to find out!
On March 6th, 1927, a horrific accident occurred in Washington DC, resulting in the death of school teacher Barbara Clements. Read more about her story and the brutal details of the accident.
This amusing story from 1894 Washington Post tells of three irate women, armed with horse whips, who confront a rent-a-cop in Foggy Bottom. Find out what happened and the possible consequences in this GoDC tale!
Discover the story of the South Washington Toughs, a gang of toughs from the rough parts of Southwest D.C., and the Foggy Bottom Gang of 1896 in this fascinating article from the Washington Post.
A World War I mortar bomb was unearthed in the playground of an elementary school in DC in 1931. Two 12-year-old boys, James and Bernard, found the bomb and took it to the basement of James' home. Fortunately, the bomb didn't explode and police safely removed it.
Unravel the untold history of the 1869 murder trial of Millie Gaines. Discover the salacious details of the interracial love affair, the complicated love triangle, the jealous rage, and the gruesome murder that lead to the first trial in DC with a racially mixed jury.
In January 1939, a five-inch snowstorm hit the D.C. area. Little Betty Amberger couldn't wait to see her father, and tragically, she was crushed under the wheels of her father's car. Read the story of the 1939 snowstorm and Little Betty Amberger here.
