Jane Seymour, born Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg on February 15, 1951, in Uxbridge, England, is a celebrated British-American actress with a career spanning over five decades. She first gained international recognition as Solitaire in the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” (1973). This role catapulted her to fame and established her as a talented […]
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Conversation pits started gaining popularity in the 1950s and were a common feature in houses throughout the 70s. Their distinctive feature was the sunken floor plan, often accompanied with cozy couches, cushions, and decorations. The layout often included furniture that faced each other. This layout where guests would all be facing each other and could
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The Industrial Revolution ushered in a wave of change in the workforce. With advances in technology, production became quicker, more efficient, and the amount of product that could be produced grew exponentially. With the demand for products increasing, production had to be quicker and hours had to be long to meet these demands. Industries like
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The sprawling and diverse landscape of Europe is home to many beautiful, centuries-old castles all with a unique history. Sprinkled across the cities, throughout the countryside, and in small towns all over, castles are standing time capsules of our history. Castle architecture tells us a story about the cultural, political, and technological practices of the
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One of the most infamous photographs taken during the Vietnam War is of a soldier starting intensely into the camera. Right above his direct stare, is a very simple, yet poignant statement: “War is Hell.” The photograph of this soldier and his helmet graffiti was taken by photojournalist Horst Faas on June 18, 1965, during
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On November 12, 1970, the residents of Florence, Oregon, witnessed an extraordinary event when an exploding whale sent chunks of meat and blubber soaring 100 feet into the air. A 45-foot-long, eight-ton sperm whale had washed up on the beach a few days earlier, and the Oregon Department of Transportation was tasked with removing the
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Bernadette Peters, a luminary of American musical theater, has captivated audiences since her Broadway debut in 1967. Peters is perhaps best known for her roles in Stephen Sondheim’s musicals, including “Sunday in the Park with George” and “Into the Woods,” where her performances earned critical acclaim for their emotional depth. Her ability to convey complex
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Ava Gardner, born on December 24, 1922, in Grabtown, North Carolina, remains an enduring symbol of Hollywood glamour. Her journey from a modest upbringing to stardom began when a photo displayed in a New York studio led to a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Her rise to fame was propelled by her role in the 1946
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Starting her career in the post-war period, Gina Lollobrigida first captured the public’s eye in Italy before garnering international stardom. Her breakthrough came with the film “Fanfan la Tulipe” (1952), a swashbuckling adventure, which was a great success at the global box office. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, Lollobrigida starred in a series of successful
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Born into cinematic royalty on June 18, 1952, in Rome, Isabella Rossellini has forged a path distinctly hers. Her career spans acting, modeling, writing, and philanthropy, each chapter marked by her distinctive style. Rossellini’s career began with a brief stint as a television translator, but it wasn’t long before the fashion world beckoned. By 1982, she was the
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