History

An 1893 image of John Philip Sousa’s civilian band, formed after his departure from the Marine Corps. Notice the band’s Marine Corps-inspired uniforms. United States Marine Band Library and [...]

His Excellency Elbridge Gerry LL.D. governor of Massachusetts. Mezzotint by John Rubens Smith, based on a painting by John Vanderlyn. Boston: Engraved by J.R. Smith & published, July 4, [...]

“A grave is not hard for cities to forget, especially if they largely forgot the people when they were alive.” —Allison Meier, Grave Across Washington, D.C., several shopping malls, [...]

The Inauguration of Washington. As First President of the United States, April 30th 1789, At the Old City Hall, New York. The oath of office was administered by Chancellor [...]

This is part 2 of a two part series about life and death in DC before the advent of scientific body donation. To see part 1 of this harrowing [...]

Author’s and Editor’s Note To go along with our latest book club read, STIFF: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, we would like to share a [...]