Trials

PEOPLE

The Bible describes Barabbas as the prisoner released by Pilate while Jesus was condemned to crucifixion. Then the extraordinary happened: Barabbas disappeared.

PEOPLE

When Dred Scott launched a lawsuit to gain freedom from slavery, he didn't realize it would change the course of history forever.

THINGS

The 1979 trial of Dan White was perceived as a miscarriage of justice because of the Twinkie's role in reducing his conviction and sentence. But the true story is more complicated—and more disturbing.

HISTORY

Seymour Fleming Facts. Forget the prim and proper world of Jane Austen novels: Seymour Fleming was the most scandalous woman of the Regency.



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