Bernard Philip Hopkins: The Most Hated Man Who Ever Lived

An honest tombstone, finally: “Liar – Thief – Cheat – Selfish – Unsharing – Unloving – Unkind – Disloyal – Dishonorable – Unfaithful”. Bernard Philip Hopkins was born on December 02, 1904 in Pleasant Hill, Cass County, Missouri, United States. He was the son of Peter Paul Hopkins (1865–1937) from Ireland and Cathrine Noger (1880–1943)Continue reading “Bernard Philip Hopkins: The Most Hated Man Who Ever Lived”

Ben-Hur 1925: Rare and Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of the Most Expensive Silent Film Ever Made

A treasure trove of behind-the-scenes photos from the 1925 silent epic “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” has been unearthed thanks to Jill Bergstrom, the granddaughter of the great silent movie-era and B-Western cinematographer George B. Meehan Jr. At almost four million dollars, the 1925 version of Lew Wallace’s Ben-Hur is widely considered the mostContinue reading “Ben-Hur 1925: Rare and Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of the Most Expensive Silent Film Ever Made”

20 Best Classic American Sedans and Hard Tops From the 1960s

Before those big SUVs, luxury trucks, minivans and muscle cars, the symbol of the American car industry were full-size sedans. For decades four-door sedans or hardtops were the most popular cars in America. In fact, every car manufacturer produced models in this category. Even today, four-doors are popular on the market despite the SUV invasion.Continue reading “20 Best Classic American Sedans and Hard Tops From the 1960s”

Brigitte Bardot at 18: Rare and Stunning Color Photos of the Budding Young Film Star in 1952

Even in a pinny and pigtails, Brigitte Bardot knew how to work a camera angle. These shots of Bardot at 18 years old were taken at her grandmother’s home in Louveciennes, 12 miles from Paris in the spring of 1952 by Italian-French photographer Walter Carone. Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (born 28 September 1934), often referred toContinue reading “Brigitte Bardot at 18: Rare and Stunning Color Photos of the Budding Young Film Star in 1952”

Vintage Photos of Life in Campobasso, Italy in 1944

Campobasso, Italy was the scene of heavy fighting during the Second World War. In the months of October and November 1943 a battle between the German and the Canadian troops for possession of the city caused the destruction of many public buildings, including the City Hall and the archives held there. Thirty eight civilians wereContinue reading “Vintage Photos of Life in Campobasso, Italy in 1944”

During World War II Chinese Americans Wore Signs Distinguishing Themselves From Japanese Americans to Avoid Discrimination

“Excuse me I am Chinese, not Japanese!” At the onset of the 20th century, the United States was not the most welcoming country to Chinese immigrants. From the Chinese Exclusion Act to blatant racism, Chinese Americans were unable to find jobs, had to establish Chinatowns where their families could live peacefully, and – of courseContinue reading “During World War II Chinese Americans Wore Signs Distinguishing Themselves From Japanese Americans to Avoid Discrimination”

21 Photos of Charles Manson, His ‘Family’ and His Crimes

Charles Milles Manson (né Maddox; November 12, 1934 – November 19, 2017) was an American criminal who led the Manson Family, a cult based in California, in the late 1960s. Some of the members committed a series of nine murders at four locations in July and August 1969. In 1971, Manson was convicted of first-degreeContinue reading “21 Photos of Charles Manson, His ‘Family’ and His Crimes”

Copenhagen After May 5th, 1945: Rare Color Pictures From the Days Around the Liberation of Denmark

During most of World War II, Denmark was first a protectorate, then an occupied territory under Germany. The decision to invade Denmark was taken in Berlin on 17 December 1939. On 9 April 1940, Germany invaded Denmark in Operation Weserübung and established a de facto protectorate over the country. On 29 August 1943 Germany placedContinue reading “Copenhagen After May 5th, 1945: Rare Color Pictures From the Days Around the Liberation of Denmark”

The Stories of Five of the World’s Most Infamous Criminals and Their Cars

Everybody needs a car to get around in, including career criminals. Take a look back at the stories of five of the world’s most infamous criminals and their cars. Bonnie and Clyde’s 1934 Ford V8 B-400 Sedan Not afraid to shoot at anyone who got in the road of their robbing, kidnapping and murdering sprees,Continue reading “The Stories of Five of the World’s Most Infamous Criminals and Their Cars”