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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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Washington, D.C. Mormon Temple from a distance (ldschurchtemples.com)

History of Washington's Mormon Temple

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Amazing View From Capitol Dome in 1863

1921 map of Trinidad

Why Is It Named Trinidad?

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The Beatles in 1966

More 1964 Photos of The Beatles in Washington, D.C.

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Exploring an 1857 View of Washington, D.C. with the Smithsonian in the Distance

1916 bird's eye view of Washington

A Bird's Eye View of Washington, Looking Toward the Northeast

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Abraham Lincoln colorized (1865)

Abraham Lincoln in Color

April-1930-Francis-Scott-Key-Bridge-Washington-D.C

Drunk Guy Falls Off Key Bridge Railing

Traffic, 14th & Thomas Circle

A Closer Look at Thomas Circle in the 1920s

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Two elderly convention attendees in 1916 (Library of Congress)

1916 Convention of Former Slaves in Washington

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