Many known Tim Allen from the Santa Claus movies and as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films. But did you know that he had a dark past? Allen was once arrested for carrying over a pound of cocaine in his bag. His mugshot continues to hound him to this day, even […]
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Take a look back at San Francisco in the 1960s with this collection of photographs from the era that put it on the map. These images show the city as it was, offering glimpses of everyday life, the people, the streets, and the evolving culture during a notable decade. From quiet neighborhood scenes in Haight-Ashbury
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When people first think of historical films about the Holocaust, arguably the most well-known one that would come to mind is Schindler’s List. This critically-acclaimed masterpiece is the most iconic film on the Holocaust ever produced. Part of the reason why this film has gained such notoriety is undoubtedly because of the bestial nature of the
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Hidden in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, there is a building that has witnessed a century’s worth of secrets, mysteries, and darkness – the Cecil Hotel. It’s an iconic building shrouded in a haunting aura. The infamous hotel has become a place of near-supernatural fame. Echoes of names from years past, like the “Night
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South Korea is known for its pop culture – particularly its music, TV series, and movies. However, its history is not as glamorous and bright as its current reputation would have you believe. If you’ve watched the film Silmido, you may be familiar with the existence of the 209th Detachment, 2325th Group. Commonly referred to
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The Beatles were active throughout the sixties before breaking up in 1970. They were just kids in Liverpool when they started playing together in the late fifties. Those Merseyside boys honed their craft in Hamburg, entertained tens of millions in the United States, and took the world by storm. Even though they broke up over
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Santa Muerte is a recent phenomenon, a modern-day folk saint: the patron saint of death. For twenty years, the veneration of this folk saint has been the fastest-growing religious movement in the West. It’s rooted in Mexico, where millions of people now pray to Santa Muerte. Devotees are found in countries around the globe. Death,
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When you look back on history, it’s often easy to laugh or scratch your head at some of the mistakes humans have made. From botched military campaigns to unfortunate technological blunders, the 15 biggest missteps, miscalculations, and mess-ups in history are a trove of learning experiences for us all. Embark on a journey of discovery
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The echoes of World War I and the Armenian genocide still resound throughout history. It was a bleak chapter that claimed the lives of 1.5 million Armenians. But, amidst the violence and despair, came a daring and controversial operation that shook the world. In the early 1920s, a secretive group of Armenian survivors decided to
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During the midst of the American Revolution, a mysterious figure known only by the code name “355” emerged. They became a crucial player in a shadowy, covert spy network known as the Culper Ring. To this day, her identity remains shrouded in secrecy. But her bravery and cunning in the face of danger seem to
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