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Anthony Bergen
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I write about Presidents, books, and American history.
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Los Angeles (via Sacramento)
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Deep pope-lying-in-state history, from @katherineharvey.bsky.social
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“Even in the 13th century, most popes seem to have been displayed for a matter of hours, and buried the following day. Then, in the 1270s, things began to change.”
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The medieval origins of the Pope lying-in-state
The public display of a pope’s remains is at the heart of the funeral ritual. Its origins lie in the pomp and prestige expected of late medieval Europe's most powerful institutions.
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April 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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"The Elegant Mr. Arthur"
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The Elegant Mr. Arthur
It was about two hours after midnight on September 20, 1881, and not unusual for the resident of 123 Lexington Avenue in New York City to be up at such a late hour, or to have plenty of guests. In...
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December 27, 2024 at 3:19 AM
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The Elegant Mr. Arthur
It was about two hours after midnight on September 20, 1881, and not unusual for the resident of 123 Lexington Avenue in New York City to be awake at such a late hour or to have plenty of guests. In.....
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May 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM
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A Deadly "Peacemaker" and Unlikely Matchmaker: The Worst First Date Ever.
On February 28, 1844, Dolley Madison was far removed from her time as First Lady of the United States, but still held on to her spot as Washington's Greatest Hostess. She was the widow of a bona fide…
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May 13, 2024 at 11:12 PM
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"11.22.1963: One Minute In Dallas"
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November 22, 2023 at 7:53 PM
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Waking Up In Dallas: November 22, 1963
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November 22, 2023 at 4:17 PM
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My review of Katie Spalding's "Edison's Ghosts" from Hachette Books/Little, Brown and Company: tinyurl.com/EdisonsGhost...
September 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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Hey Bluesky, I'm here. Somebody remind me to post something every once in a while.
September 12, 2023 at 3:14 PM