August 2014 – A Grave Interest

A Look Back at the Vicitms of Jack the Ripper

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Post published:August 29, 2014
Post category:annie chapman Catherine Eddowes Elizabeth Stride Jack the Ripper Leather Apron Mary Ann Nichols Mary Jane Kelly Whitechapel Whitechapel murders
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(A short sabbatical is in order - So, for the next few weeks, we'll take a look back at some older posts: This one is from 2012 about the Victims…

Divining the Dead

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Post published:August 22, 2014
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(A short sabbatical is in order - So, for the next few weeks, we'll take a look back at some older posts: This one is from 2011 on grave-witching.) 18th…

Cross By the Side of the Road

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Post published:August 15, 2014
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We’ve all seen them – those crosses and shrines along the side of the road, marking where someone has died in an accident. Many drivers find them offensive and dangerous,…

Calamity Jane – The Legend Continues 111 Years After Her Death

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Post published:August 1, 2014
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Calamity Jane Her reputation as a rowdy woman of the Wild West has helped grow her reputation as folk hero. She was known as Calamity Jane, a professional Indian scout…