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Lawrence of Arabia dies, 1935
T.E. Lawrence, known to the world as Lawrence of Arabia, dies as a retired Royal Air Force mechanic living under an assumed name. The legendary war hero, author…
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Famous Gangster Informants in U.S. History
Find out about famous gangsters who became informants for the U.S. government, including the recently captured Whitey Bulger.
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Al Capone’s gun will go up for auction next month, but a revolver that belonged the lesser-known gangster Cole Younger may fetch more money.
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Who was Mary Surratt, an alleged collaborator in the plot to kill Abraham Lincoln and the inspiration behind the new movie “The Conspirator”?
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We take a look at some of the most significant Mafia busts in the history of the organized crime network.













