Research assistant Millie reporting for spooky duty! Her primary subject today: this mysterious donut. 🍩🐾 #SpookyDog #OnTheCase #TheDeadHistory
White marble statue of Benjamin Franklin in classical robes, holding a scepter, set within an arched niche on a red brick building facade. The plinth reads 'B. FRANKLIN'
Alright Philly, it's 6:30 AM. We all saw nothing, right? Ben's back on his plinth at the Library Company, looking perfectly stoic. Good morning to our favorite historically animated resident.
#KeepTheSecret #PhillyFolklore
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The only U.S. murder case where a ghost testified. In 1897, Zona Heaster Shue was found dead. Her mother said Zona’s ghost revealed the truth—and a jury believed it. I dug deep into the records. Here’s the real story. bit.ly/4dgApNz
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I’ve made the decision to leave Facebook and Instagram to align my actions with my values. It’s a step toward prioritizing kindness, dignity, and respect for all people. Read more about why I’m choosing values over platforms: thedeadhistory.com/2025/01/20/c... #KindnessMatters #TheDeadHistory
On this day in 1775, fear gripped the village of Doruchów as one of Poland’s last witch trials unfolded. A tragic story of hysteria and superstition that still haunts history. Learn more at https://buff.ly/4fPPmpy #TheDeadHistory #WitchTrials #History
The SS United States is looking extra spooky tonight! At one time she was the biggest ocean liner entirely built in the US and also the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic. #SSUnitedStates #thedeadhistory #philadelphia