When John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, history quickly fixed its attention on Booth himself.

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A 17th century fashion print from the collection of Samuel Pepys (PA) Students at Hinchingbrooke School in Cambridgeshire have voted to remove 17th-century diarist Samuel Pepys' name from one of its ...

12:09, Wed, Jan 14, 2026 Updated: 12:31, Wed, Jan 14, 2026 Pupils at a school attended by famed diarist Samuel Pepys have voted to remove his name from a pastoral house after condemning his "harmful ...

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Pupils at a school once attended by the 17th-century diarist Samuel Pepys have voted to remove his name from one of their houses, following revelations about his "abusive and exploitative" treatment ...

Republicans want a big Supreme Court redistricting win. They’re losing hope it will help them in the 2026 midterms. But while that decision could theoretically come as soon as when the court returns ...