Aug 26, 2018 Nancy Bilyeau On August 24, 2018, the Spanish government took a step closer to exhuming the remains of former dictator Francisco Franco and removing them from the memorial near Madrid where they have lain since he died in 1975. The memorial has long been a subject of debate. To some surprise, socialist Pedro … Read more
Aug 10, 2018 Andrew Pourciaux One of the most famous drinks in American history is Coca-Cola. The iconic red and white logo has spread throughout the entire world, promoting a sweet bubbly beverage that millions drink. Yet, while Coca-Cola is one of the world’s most popular beverages, its recipe is steeped in mystery. Indeed, many an … Read more
The Vintage News Dec 27, 2018 Nancy Bilyeau The new film The Favourite, winning favorable reviews and earning award nominations, shows a Queen Anne who doesn’t seem up to the job of ruling a country. As portrayed by Olivia Colman, the Queen is weak, uncomprehending, irrational, and obsessed with her female ladies-in-waiting. Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman … Read more
The Vintage News Feb 22, 2018 Stefan Andrews Thick canopies of trees making up the jungles of Guatemala have successfully hidden an overwhelming number of lost Mayan ruins, so many that archaeologists are suddenly looking at a real ancient “megalopolis.” Experts have been able to see the full extent of the ruins only now–they have applied … Read more
The Vintage News Feb 22, 2018 Brad Smithfield Sometimes myths and legends create new myths and new legends. The primordial need of the human soul to be feed on fairy tales and fantastic stories is rooted deep in human nature. Since the dawn of humanity, the stories have been a crucial part of the everyday life … Read more
The Vintage News Jan 29, 2018 Martin Chalakoski “There once was a time when all people believed in God and the church ruled. This time was called the Dark Ages.”-– Richard Lederer, Anguished English: An Anthology of Accidental Assaults Upon Our Language The Dark Ages is an interesting description of a time of human existence. It is today a somewhat … Read more
The Vintage News Nov 11, 2017 Shahan Russell World War I was fought from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Because many of the combatants had colonies and alliances beyond the continent, it drew in others from around the world. And due to the technological advances at the time, over 9 million soldiers and more than 7 … Read more
