The vibe has shifted and the glory days of cruising are once again docked in NYC. Holland America’s newest ship Rotterdam arrived in New York City on Oct. 26 on its maiden call, after a 12-day cruise, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the cruise line’s first transatlantic crossing. On board, it was easy to slip … Read more
Musician Kid Rock spoke out about the potential demolition of legendary country music singer Hank Williams’ antebellum home Tuesday on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” Beechwood Hall, located near Franklin, Tennessee, was built in the 1850s and survived the Civil War. It was owned by Hank Williams and country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Fund manager Larry … Read more
Americans may know the story behind Thanksgiving, but there’s more historical facts about how Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Source link
The so-called “tramp stamp” isn’t a sign of trashiness — it’s early women’s tradition. A recent discovery has lead researchers to believe that ancient Egyptian women were adorned with lower back tattoos to protect themselves and others during childbirth. The hypothesis comes after experts from the University of Missouri and Johns Hopkins University examined the … Read more
All hail the queen. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the one-and-only Angela Bassett. As one of the most acclaimed and celebrated actresses of the modern day, Bassett, 64, has risen to nearly goddess status. Known for her brilliant talent, stunning beauty and diversity in character roles, Bassett has shown that she is … Read more
Researchers have identified an early 19th century “vampire” thanks to some cutting-edge technology. The man’s remains were discovered in 1990 in Griswold, Conn. He was found with his arms in an X shape — a burial practice believed to prevent blood-suckers rising from the grave to feed upon the living. Thanks to bioinformatic DNA analyses, … Read more
In life, death is only the beginning. An excerpt from “Flayed God: The Mesoamerican Mythological Tradition”, decrees “For bones are like seeds: everything that dies goes into the Earth, and from it new life is born in the sacred cycle of existence.” Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, honors that sacred cycle … Read more
A business executive who worked for Kanye West has alleged the rapper has long admired Adolf Hitler — and many close to him have been well aware. “He would praise Hitler by saying how incredible it was that he was able to accumulate so much power and would talk about all the great things he … Read more
British archaeologist Howard Carter spent a decade-plus in the early 1900s fruitlessly sifting through the sands of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings for his patron, Lord Carnarvon. But after 15 years of unsuccessful toil, Carter finally struck gold in 1922: He found steps going down into the desert floor that would reveal a buried tomb, … Read more
Lin-Manuel Miranda has Alexander Hamilton, and Kelsey Grammer said if he had the chance to portray an American history hero on the Broadway stage, it would be Benjamin Franklin because of his “bawdy history” and “naughtiness.” Grammer, who has a fondness for US history and years of experience performing for live audiences, expanded on his ideal “Hamilton” moment in … Read more
In the mid-1700s, any traveler of a certain class knew he was welcome to a bed and hot meal at George Washington’s Virginia estate, Mount Vernon. But contrary to customs of the time, Washington didn’t want his guests “ravishing” the property’s slaves. As one Major William North wrote to a friend, “Will you believe it? I … Read more
Fresh off her performance on James Madison’s crystal flute, Lizzo has caught the eye of the former president’s estate, Montpelier. TMZ was the first to report that the “About Damn Time” singer has been invited to perform at the 2,650-acre Virginia estate where Madison called home during his lifetime, and a source confirms to Billboard … Read more
Summary: Patients with major depressive disorder who experienced trauma during childhood see symptom improvement following psychopharmacological intervention, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. Source: The Lancet Adults with major depressive disorder who have a history of childhood trauma experience symptom improvement after pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, or combination treatment. The results of a new study, published in The … Read more
Recent findings published in the journal Scientific Reports shed new light on the risks associated with the use of steroids among male athletes. This time, researchers found that bodybuilders with a history of steroid use were more likely to exhibit psychopathic tendencies, sexual and substance use risk-taking behaviors, and anger issues. Anabolic-androgenic steroids are human-made variations of … Read more
Written by Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, members of the British royal family will be adhering to a somber dress code for Monday’s state funeral. King Charles will wear a full day ceremonial uniform with medals, and will carry the red velvet and gold Field Marshal Baton that the Queen … Read more
Signs of the malady can include breathing problems, brain fog, chronic coughing, changes in taste and smell, overwhelming fatigue, difficulties in performing daily life functions, and disruptions in sleep that can last months, even years, after the infection has cleared the body. People who self-identified as having anxiety, depression or loneliness, or who felt extremely … Read more
Summary: Women who have experienced physical, sexual, or financial abuse face worse menopause symptoms and poorer well-being two decades later. Source: NAMS Adversity occurring early in a woman’s life will likely continue taking its toll physically and mentally years after those stressors have been removed. A new study suggests that a history of psychosocial stressors … Read more
On Monday evening, Queen Elizabeth’s four children—King Charles, Princess Anne, and Princes Andrew and Edward—came together at St. Giles’ Cathedral to conduct a solemn ritual. As Queen Elizabeth’s coffin lay at St. Giles, the four children joined the Royal Company of Archers to stand guard around the coffin in something called the Vigil of the … Read more
At 26 years old, she became the youngest to win two Emmys for acting when she snagged the trophy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series Monday at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. She won in the same category in 2020 for her portrayal of troubled teen Rue Bennett in HBO’s hit “Euphoria” (HBO … Read more