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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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Tysons Corner history: What it looked like in 1936

What Is The History of Tysons Corner?

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Why Is It Named Reston?

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If You're a D.C. History Nerd, You'll Find This Fascinating: A Look at the Capitol in 1814

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Shark Attacks in the Potomac in 1911?

August 28, 1963. "Emancipator looking down on demonstrators. Participants in the March on Washington in front of the Lincoln Memorial and massed along both sides of the Reflecting Pool, viewed from behind Abraham Lincoln statue." Photo by James K. Atherton for United Press International.

A Bird's Eye View of the 'I Have a Dream' Speech - An Incredible Photograph

View of Washington from Georgetown in 1801

A Foreigner's Impressions of Washington in 1799

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1891 Map of Street Sweeping

The Wok n’ Roll Restaurant now occupies the space of the Surratt House. The original first floor door has been boarded up, and there is no evidence of the second story entrance or stairs.

Mary Surratt Boarding House is Now a Chinese Restaurant

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When Did Metro Open in D.C.?

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