John Wilkes Booth

The Black Diamond Disaster: Civilian Lives Lost in the Hunt for Lincoln’s Assassin

In the tumultuous days following President Lincoln’s assassination, a lesser-known tragedy unfolded on the Potomac River. As the nation grappled with the loss of its leader and the hunt for his killer intensified, a collision between two vessels resulted in the deaths of 87 people, including recently freed Union soldiers and civilian volunteers. This is … Read more

The Ugliest Man in Britain

Often mocked for his unusual looks, John Wilkes was much more than his reputation as the Ugliest Man in Britain. Despite his misaligned eyes and striking features, he was a brilliant political thinker, a fierce advocate for free speech, and a man whose charm won over even his harshest critics. But how did a man once … Read more