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Hadley Meares

Hadley Meares is a historical journalist based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in outlets including Aeon, LA Weekly, LA Magazine, Curbed LA, LAist, and Atlas Obscura. She is also a historical tour guide in Los Angeles. You can find her recent work and upcoming appearances at hadleymeares.com.

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Belva Lockwood, lawyer, presidential candidate (and bicycle rider).

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The Female Lawyer Who Ran for President—Before Women Could Vote

Belva Lockwood not only ran for president—twice—she was also the first female lawyer to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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How Lavish Spending by 17th-Century Monarchs Made the Crown Unpopular

How British Royals Tested Support for the Crown in the 17th Century

James I, Charles I and Charles II of the Stuart dynasty were known for their excesses.

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The Most Contentious Royal Sibling Feuds Through History

Royal brothers and sisters have squabbled through the ages—often leading to war.

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Royal Family, 1969

The 1969 Documentary That Tried to Humanize Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family

The idea was to show the royal family in their day‑to‑day lives. The results were mixed.

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