Sightings
A Philadelphia Family's Titanic History and the Fate of the RMS Titanic Pets
J. Joseph Edgette’s research has primarily focused on Philadelphians who were on the cruise, such as the Widener family for whom Widener University is named. He said he was touched and intrigued by the dogs that were on the cruise; there were twelve dogs on the Titanic and only three survived more »
Life Expectancy and the Long Hot Summer
New research from Harvard School of Public Health suggests that seemingly small changes in summer temperature swings — as little as 1°C more than usual—may shorten life expectancy for elderly people with chronic medical conditions, and could result in thousands of additional deaths each year more »
The Mystery of Edwin Drood: "The loveliest girl in the world is yours by will and testament"
"An awkward interest (awkward because romantic) attaches to Miss Bud in the minds of the young ladies, on account of its being known to them that a husband has been chosen for her by will and bequest, and that her guardian is bound down to bestow her on that husband when he comes of age." more »
RMS Titanic Book Reviews: "It is impossible to stand. The music’s sounds are lost in an increasingly thunderous roar ... "
And the Band Played On truly takes up where the drama of Titanic’s loss leaves off. The excellent research tells the tale of a young girl’s love that could not wait for marriage; to a dishonest and avaricious father who might have graced the pages of Charles Dickens; of recognition pitifully sought and cruelly denied; of love and life triumphant over adversity more »
