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22 hours ago

We the People: Succession of Power

The 25th Amendment provides essential guidelines for presidential succession, ensuring clarity in circumstances where a president can no longer fulfill their duties.
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4 weeks ago

The New York courts' historical society wants you to get to know the state judiciary | amNewYork

The state courts handle over 95% of litigation nationwide, yet they are often overlooked compared to the federal Supreme Court, highlighting an imbalance in public awareness.
New York City
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial' news had town abuzz

The atmosphere of the Scopes Monkey Trial was described as a blend of a religious revival and a county fair, attracting townspeople and curious onlookers alike.
Philosophy
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Robert 'Bob' Elliott Cooper dies; legendary L.A. antitrust lawyer who defended American Airlines was 85

Bob Cooper was a distinguished trial lawyer known for winning major antitrust and patent lawsuits.
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1 month ago

Talking with the Prop 8 plaintiffs about 10 years of marriage equality

The Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S., granting significant rights and recognition to LGBTQ+ couples.
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London
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3 months ago

Magna Carta 'copy' once sold at Sotheby's is an original, say UK professors

A manuscript once thought to be an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now authenticated as a genuine version from 1300.
History
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3 months ago

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

A medieval history professor discovered an authentic 1300 Magna Carta in Harvard's archives, significantly altering its historical narrative.
London
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Magna Carta 'copy' once sold at Sotheby's is an original, say UK professors

A manuscript once thought to be an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now authenticated as a genuine version from 1300.
History
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

A medieval history professor discovered an authentic 1300 Magna Carta in Harvard's archives, significantly altering its historical narrative.
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2 months ago

Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price

A previously unrecognized original Magna Carta has been identified at Harvard Law School, purchased for $27.50 in 1946.
Law
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4 months ago

How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.

The gravity of tax evasion in ancient Rome included severe penalties like exile and execution.
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4 months ago

Why the Inquisition Didn't Prosecute Werewolves - Medievalists.net

In early modern Europe, werewolf trials fell under secular or local judicial authority, prosecuted not for heresy, but for acts of violence, murder, and madness.
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