Flooding in Fall River
Mount Hope Avenue in Fall River today. There is a lot of damage here. Many photos are posted on the Herald News site if you are interested.
Lizzie and the Cornells
A recent spate of online articles (here, here, and here) are appearing about UC Irvine neuroscientist James Fallon’s discovery of his relationship to a murderer and an accused but acquitted killer as well. The reason this is somehow significant is that Fallon is currently conducing research and lecturing on the biological traits of murderers. He […]
Lizzie the Movie wraps
An interview with actor Corbin Bernsen (of LA LAW fame) was just posted on Fangoria.com. In it, Bernsen talks about his part as Dr. Fredricks in the new horror flick “Lizzie the Movie.” Here is a link to the film’s official website. Besides Bernsen, the film also sports Gary Busey as the Old Man. Synopsis: […]
Lizzie Borden on Para-Tube
Hunters of the Afterlife documentary on their investigation at the Lizzie Borden B&B on February 5, 2008. Recently uploaded to the Para-tube site.
Lizzie Borden and Monsterquest
Monsterquest, a History Channel series, did an investigation into the Lizzie Borden house in 2008. It has recently been added to YouTube in several segments. Here it is for your viewing pleasure.
Lizzie Borden Tote
Very nifty Lizzie Borden products are for sale every day. This one is especially well done. Notice the juxtaposition of the pink and light blue with the gruesome cartoon image of Miss Lizzie. While I don’t subscribe to this type of depiction of Lizzie Borden (after all she was acquitted), I do appreciate good folk […]
Lizzie Borden Lizbits: Who was Billy Borden
Ken Souza, the former editor of the Lizzie Borden Quarterly, explains Arnold Brown’s theory that the illegitimate son of Andrew Borden did the killings. As told in Brown’s Lizzie Borden the Truth, the Legend, the Final Chapter. And then, there is this choice tidbit from Jules Ryckebusch about DNA. Hmmm. Never heard that one before!
Fall River News
There are a few recent news items about the Spindle City that deserves space here on this blog about Lizzie Borden and her city. Fall River is getting a Navy ship named after it! From the Boston Globe: New Navy ship named after Fall River, Mass. March 25, 2010 FALL RIVER, Mass. –A new U.S. […]
Ghost Investigation into Lizzie Borden Case
When I was growing up, my favorite kinds of book to read were mysteries and ghost stories. I adored stories that made me quiver and quake, and as I got older that attraction extended to “true” accounts of hauntings and the paranormal. I will never forget reading the classic “The Demonologist: The True Story of […]
Quequechan
My friend Don Hammontree, singer, photographer, video artist, has posted one of his songs from his new CD “Brutalist School”—titled Quequechan. He has created a music video incorporating his photographs of Fall River, many of which you might recognize. It is a really fine song. Take a listen. The second video from Don Hammontree’s latest […]
Research your Irish Heritage
From the latest New England Historic Genealogical Society Newsletter: NEHGS Irish Genealogy Tour Discover your Irish heritage with the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Dublin, Ireland, May 23–30, 2010. This weeklong guided research tour will give you access to a treasure trove of records in Dublin and the benefit of consultations with some of […]
30 Odd Minutes Meets Lizzie Borden
I have to say I watch this web-only show. I keep up with each episode and find it fresh and interesting. 30 Odd Minutes is the brainchild of Jeff Belanger. He is interested in all things paranormal and has created a great informal interview show that is well worth watching. His cohorts and coworkers include […]
Famous Fall Riverites
The Fall River Spirit, a weekly addition to the Herald News, did a nice piece on the famous of Fall River, besides Lizzie Borden! It is a great collection of facts and presents the city and its contributions to culture, politics, sports, and cuisine in a wonderful light indeed. Link to the article is here.
Lizzie Borden Collection from Bloody Rare
Bloody Rare Books has had a placeholder for a long while where their Lizzie Borden Collection was one day supposed to go. Well that day has finally arrived and I am happy to say that the site is spectacular! With research and writing by Richard Behrens, of “Lizzie Borden: Girl Detective” and GardenBay Films (which […]
5 Questions I’d Love to Ask Lizzie Borden
Gwen, in her blog Things in My Head, has posted 5 questions that she would like to ask Lizzie Borden. Her post inspired me to add my five questions. Perhaps you have questions as well? Here are her questions: 1) Let’s get the obvious one out of the way. Did you do it? Did Emma […]
Students Study Lizzie Borden
Some students at Waltham High School (MA) have put together a short video on the Lizzie Borden case. It is a straight retelling of the story, with a strong emphasis on Lizzie’s probable guilt. The students cite their sources at the end of the show, but get many of the facts of the case incorrect. […]
Victoriana Magazine Returns
Victoriana Magazine, a free online journal of all things Victorian, has returned, and with a new lovely design. This came to me in an email, which prompted me to visit the new site. Victoriana Magazine Is Back! Victoriana Magazine has returned as a new daily blog magazine for Victorian style living featuring fashion and accessories, […]
Lizzie Borden Wearables
A group of rather inventive T-shirt designs have popped up recently on Zazzle.com. Zazzle is the world’s leading platform for quality custom products. Zazzle’s proprietary technology enables individuals, professional artists, and major brands, including Disney and Hallmark, to create and offer billions of unique products for customers worldwide. Zazzle’s rapidly expanding product base covers every […]