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Geronimo: The Tragic True Story Of The Legendary Apache Warrior
Fending off both the U.S. and Mexican armies on the American frontier, Geronimo led the Bedonkohe band of the Apache Native Americans before being captured and turned into a sideshow. “Although I am old, I like to work and help my people as much as I am able.” Geronimo, the legendary Apache warrior, wrote theseContinue reading “Geronimo: The Tragic True Story Of The Legendary Apache Warrior”
The Fascinating Story of George Crum, Inventor of the Potato Chip in 1853
Every time a person crunches into a potato chip, he or she is enjoying the delicious taste of one of the world’s most famous snacks – a treat that might not exist without the contribution of black inventor George Crum. George Speck, also called George Crum was born on July 15, 1824 in Saratoga CountyContinue reading “The Fascinating Story of George Crum, Inventor of the Potato Chip in 1853”
16 Vintage Photos of a Young Eva Perón Before Becoming the First Lady of Argentina
María Eva Duarte de Perón; née María Eva Duarte; (7 May 1919 – 26 July 1952), better known as just Eva Perón or by the nickname Evita was an Argentine actress, politician, activist, and philanthropist who served as First Lady of Argentina from June 1946 until her death in July 1952, as the wife ofContinue reading “16 Vintage Photos of a Young Eva Perón Before Becoming the First Lady of Argentina”
Ethel & Julius Rosenberg: The Only Spies Executed During the Cold War
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were American citizens who spied on behalf of the Soviet Union and were tried, convicted, and executed by the federal government of the United States. They provided top-secret information about radar, sonar, and jet propulsion engines and were accused of transmitting valuable nuclear weapon designs; at that time the United StatesContinue reading “Ethel & Julius Rosenberg: The Only Spies Executed During the Cold War”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1940s Volume 4
Rare Photographs Show the Bedroom in Which Marilyn Monroe Was Found Dead on August 6, 1962
On August 5, 1962, the mysterious death of one of the most popular Hollywood stars, Marilyn Monroe, shook the world. At approximately 3:00 a.m., Marilyn’s housekeeper, Eunice Murray, noticed Monroe’s bedroom light was on and the door was locked. She immediately called Monroe’s psychiatrist, Dr. Ralph Greenson, on whose advice she looked in through aContinue reading “Rare Photographs Show the Bedroom in Which Marilyn Monroe Was Found Dead on August 6, 1962”
15 Vintage Photos of David Bowie and Cher Together on the ‘Cher Show’ in 1975
Cher is an American variety show that premiered on CBS in 1975, hosted by singer-actress Cher. The show had many famous musical guests. It followed a TV special featuring Elton John, Bette Midler, and Flip Wilson as guests. Cher premiered on Sunday, February 16, 1975, and finished the season ranked 1st among variety shows andContinue reading “15 Vintage Photos of David Bowie and Cher Together on the ‘Cher Show’ in 1975”
Conrad Heyer, Born 1749, Was the Earliest-Born American To Ever Be Photographed
Born in 1749, New Englander Conrad Heyer was a veteran of the American Revolution. He was there in Trenton during the terrible winter of 1776 and crossed the Delaware River with General George Washington and his rag-tag Continental Army. In fact, the Maine Historical Society believes him to be the earliest born human ever photographed.Continue reading “Conrad Heyer, Born 1749, Was the Earliest-Born American To Ever Be Photographed”
When Bruce Lee Met Batman
Seven years before he achieved international fame in the 1973 film Enter the Dragon, martial arts legend Bruce Lee starred in TV’s short-lived The Green Hornet. He played the Green Hornet’s sidekick valet, Kato. And during Hornet’s one-season run, Kato met Batman. Billionaire Bruce Wayne, however, did beat newspaper mogul Britt Reid to the smallContinue reading “When Bruce Lee Met Batman”