In this episode of "Behind the Headlines of History," hosts Brad Argent and Mikaela Hume delve into two intriguing historical newspaper stories. The first story recounts the grim tale of a murderous brush-maker who, in 1875, murdered his mistress and got caught in the act. The second story, from 1880, details a police raid on a fancy dress ball in Manchester, where 47 men were arrested for "immoral" behavior, with 22 found dressed as women, offering a rare glimpse into 19th-century LGBTQ+ history.
All newspaper articles referenced in this episode were sourced on Newspapers.com, with additional research conducted by Brad and Michala using Ancestry® and other resources.