About a year ago I wrote about the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair; the fair’s Director of Works, Daniel Burnham; the serial killer Dr. H.H. Holmes; and the book about the whole ordeal, Erik Lar… more →
The Geek Whispererwrote 2 weeks ago: On this day in 1896, Herman Mudgett (aka Dr. H.H. Holmes) was well hung. No, that’s not quite … more →
wrote 2 weeks ago: The Famous Checked In But Never Checked Out Available now on Amazon Kindle, Apple iBookstore, Kobo, … more →
wrote 2 months ago: We live in violent times. It’s a common refrain, and while it’s true, it’s in no way a modern proble … more →
wrote 2 months ago: Pick Me Up! magazine asked for my professional opinion on Herman Webster Mudgett (Dr Henry Howard Ho … more →
wrote 5 months ago: Further to my previous post about H.H.Holmes, I watched a DVD entitled ‘H.H.Holmes – Ame … more →
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wrote 1 year ago: If you have read Erik Larson’s Devil in the White City, like me, you’ll want to pick up … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Uploaded by OAKPARKVIDEO on Sep 8, 2011 The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was one of the greatest att … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I’m resurrecting this blog from the dead in order to discuss an upcoming book to movie adaptat … more →
wrote 3 years ago: About a year ago I wrote about the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair; the fair’s Director of Wor … more →
wrote 3 years ago: Let me start by saying: Apparently, there is a film adaptation in the works. If you’re a puri … more →
wrote 3 years ago: I stumbled upon this book when I was a senior in college. Poor as I was, I waited until it was … more →
wrote 4 years ago: Chicago Serial Killer HH Holmes: The King of His Castle A “Life and Crimes” Summary for … more →
wrote 4 years ago: 7 May 1896 – Dr. Harry Howard HolmesHotelier from hell, Dr. Harry Howard Holmes was a serial killer … more →
wrote 4 years ago: People need to get a grip. Craigslist was used by murderer. It is horrible that people were killed, … more →
wrote 4 years ago: “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood.” ~ Daniel Burnham I … more →
wrote 4 years ago: The depth and breadth of Larsen’s research always amazes me. His non-fiction reads like compe … more →