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Charles Francis Hall and His Mysterious Arctic Death

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Death and Deception in the Arctic

The chapter delves into the controversy surrounding Captain Hall's death during an Arctic expedition, dismissing initial explanations and uncovering suspicions of foul play within the crew. Decades later, an exhumation and forensic analysis reveal arsenic poisoning as the true cause of death, implicating Dr. Bessels in a shocking twist of events.

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