August 31, 1997

On this day in 1997 Princess Diana died in a car crash. The People's Princess Princess Diana was the first wife of King Charles III while...

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An Implosion of Monstrous Proportions

Unfortunately, submarines have been in the news a lot lately with the loss of the Titan, the submersible that imploded with five people...

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A Psychic Investigation: Murder at the Booher Farm

It has always been a macabre part of society to be intrigued by the darkness within a human's soul. Stories and movies abound about...

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Where the Birds Never Sing

This story is not a "footnote" by any means, it is on the front pages of every history book, as it should be. However, it is a story I...

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The Oath That Can't Be Given

The Story of Thomas More's Execution for Treason July 1, 1535 I was gearing up to write my "On This Day in History" post for July 1 when...

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What's the fuss about all those footnotes?

The Glorious World of Footnotes When I first started my undergrad at Boston University too many years ago to mention here I entered the...

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Just a Footnote in History is a blog that explores the lesser-known, but still immensely interesting, aspects of history. I bring you short and sweet history snippets that are perfect for those who want to learn something new every day! Join me on a journey of discovering the hidden gems of history.

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Each month, I highlight a book I believe my readers will enjoy as much as I did!

"Ghost Soldiers" was one of the first history books I read that I couldn't put down! I still remember sitting in my high school cafeteria eating lunch and trying to hide the tears as I read Hampton Sides account of soldiers liberating WWII concentration camps. It's a novel that will teach you about the horrific sides of history but also uplift you into believing in the good of humanity even during the worst of time.

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