FIVE days of fog ... no sun, no moon, and no sign of lifting. It, is uncanny to hear the heartbeat of London slow down until it, seems as if it might stop altogether. At night there are strange cries at the crossroads as if from slaves being smuggled down the river.By BEVERLEY BAXTER9 min
Through artificial insemination, more and more couples unable to have children together are happily raising the babies of fathers they have never seen. Are such children illegitimate?By CHARLES NEVILLE16 min
THE 29-year-old wooden bridge across the upper reaches of the St. John River at Hartland, N.B., is an outdated relic. It’s too narrow for present-day traffic, in summer it’s a fire hazard and in winter snow has to be hauled and spread on it so that farmers can cross it with sleighs.
Keep your eye on women; there’s history in hemlines, says this expert. Weird, skimpy clothes portend trouble — grandma’s styles mean peaceBy LIDDELL HART14 min
The story you want is part of the Maclean’s Archives. To access it, log in here or sign up for your free 30-day trial.
Experience anything and everything Maclean's has ever published — over 3,500 issues and 150,000 articles, images and advertisements — since 1905. Browse on your own, or explore our curated collections and timely recommendations.WATCH THIS VIDEO for highlights of everything the Maclean's Archives has to offer.