The paper you're likely referring to is titled (often cited with focus on its "mysterious" or sensational case studies).
: It highlights that over 50% of the newspaper's illustrated content focused on violent crimes and "extraordinary" events, which were the clickbait of the 1800s. 10 : Mysterious Affair
: The study tracks these themes across 74 years , showing how the public's appetite for mystery remained constant even as journalism evolved. A Study of the Illustrated Police News, 1864-1938 The paper you're likely referring to is titled