Archaeologists in Italy unearthed a massive hall where an emperor and knights partied some 2,000 years ago. The hall, discovered by researchers at the Università di Napoli L’Orientale in Naples, was located in the seaside home of Vedio Pollione, a Roman knight and politician who lived in the 1st century BCE, according to the school. Located … Read more
A state dinner at the White House is never simply a meal for the president and his hungry VIP guests. Rather, it’s a “forum for politics and entertainment at the highest level,” writes author Alex Prud’homme in “Dinner with the President: Food, Politics and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House,” (Knopf.) “The … Read more
Snail mail is one thing, but usually it doesn’t take a century to arrive. A letter sent in 1916 has finally made its way to its intended address in South London — more than a century after it was sent. “We noticed that the year on it was ’16. So we thought it was 2016,” … Read more
We laughed, we cried, we cringed — the 65th annual Grammy awards proved to be a spin cycle of entertainment highs and lows. Helmed by veteran host Trevor Noah, 39, from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, the Recording Academy’s star-studded celebration of music’s top hit makers took audiences on a wild ride, starting with an energized … Read more
Taylor Swift is used to making awards-show history. In 2021, the “Anti-Hero” singer became the first woman to win the Album of the Year Grammy three times. Last August, she became the first artist to take home Video of the Year three times at the MTV Video Music Awards. And in November, she broke her … Read more
According to the “Oceans Eleven” movies, heists of major institutions require a high-tech, fast-talking, carefully orchestrated operation. But when Murf the Surf decided to steal some jewels from New York City’s Museum of Natural History, all it took was an open window. It’s unknown who decided to crack the fourth-floor window, which opened onto the … Read more
February is Black History Month, and most networks and platforms have programming and specials highlighting various black celebrities, academics, athletes, singers and history. Whether you’re more interested in looking at sports or science, there’s something for everyone. In addition to specials and documentaries, shows such as “Good Morning America” will have segments dedicated to Black … Read more
Pink Floyd has seen the “Dark Side” of their fans. Pink Floyd fans made noise Thursday after the 60s band said that it would release a 50th-anniversary edition of their album “Dark Side of the Moon” which was initially released in 1973, reports Newsweek. The announcement was made by the band on their social media … Read more
The world’s first flight officially took off from North Carolina’s Outer Banks on this day in history, Dec. 17, 1903. The Wright brothers were allegedly the first to successfully fly a powered and controlled airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, after years of experimenting with the concept of flight. Brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright began testing out flying … Read more
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