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Famous Historic Figures’ Public Image vs the Reality of their Lives
Public image is probably the greatest asset of public figures. Whether kings, politicians, movie stars or moral crusaders, projecting and…
Films and Television Teach History from the Comfort of Home
From the inception of film historical events and melodramas were popular subjects. Films more often than not distorted history, with…
These Well-Known People Were also Spies or Intelligence Agents
The best spies remain unknown. Numerous agents worked as spies for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, though the…
This World War II Veteran Was one of America’s Most Beloved Actors
James, “Jimmy” Stewart was one of the most beloved actors in American history. He starred in comedies, dramas, mysteries, westerns,…
How the Entertainment Industry Distorts History
It is widely believed that when Brutus struck his friend, the dying Julius Caesar, the latter uttered the words, “Et…
The Curious Relationship of Joseph Kennedy, Sr. and Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph Kennedy Sr. first met with Franklin D. Roosevelt when the latter was serving as Assistant Secretary of the Navy…
The Sad Story Of Christopher McCandless, The Man From ‘Into The Wild’
‘Into the Wild’ is a non-fiction book-turned-movie written by Jon Krakauer about Christopher McCandless’s journey into the Alaskan wilderness. If…
30 Ghosts of Historical Figures That May Still Walk Among the Living
The ghosts of many historical figures are still said to haunt the earth. Some hang around their burial sites, while…
The Story of the Universal Classic Monsters
The first shared fictional universe in film was created by Universal Pictures near the end of the era of silent…
Strange Tales and Forgotten Stories About The Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz first appeared in 1900, and was so successful that another 13 books by the original…