History of Crime – Retrospect Journal

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Eastern State Penitentiary and the Punishment of Isolation in Nineteenth-Century Penal Imprisonment

Written by Melissa Kane. Eastern State Penitentiary is probably best known for holding Al Capone. The prison has a longer history, playing a key role in the emergence of the so-called “Pennsylvania System” of punishment and reform.

by Retrospect Journal 21/02/2021 0

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Mercury Murder Mystery: An Analysis of the Demise of Tycho Brahe

Written by Kat Jivkova. The death of Tycho Brahe has been discussed for centuries, with recent forensic advancements allowing for a re-examination of the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his demise.

by Retrospect Journal 06/12/2020 0

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A Case of Confabulation? The Psychology Behind the Reykjavik Confessions

Written by Kat Jivkova. Two disappearances in the 1970s sparked what would become known as the Reykjavik Confessions. The investigation was problematic from the start, with the interrogation methods creating problems of confabulation.