The Vintage News Sep 14, 2018 Nancy Bilyeau Two men, Raymond McElroy and Charlie Coyle, went fishing in early September in Lough Neagh, a large freshwater lake in Northern Ireland. They caught something in their net about a half mile from shore in 20 feet of water, but what they caught they definitely weren’t expecting. The men … Read more
The Vintage News Sep 14, 2018 Ian Harvey When we think of Vikings, what often comes to mind are images of men in horned helmets and long cloaks, sailing off to conquer and pillage various parts of Europe. Well… that, and berserkers. The idea of the berserker is fairly well known in many parts of the … Read more
Nov 23, 2018 George Winston In 2014, the relaxation of the British Official Secrets Act allowed a family that had always been curious about their grandfather’s wartime service to find out that he was a real-life spy — quite an intriguing profession for a man called “James Bond.” Stephen Phillips, the grandson of James Charles Bond, … Read more
The Vintage News Nov 22, 2018 Stefan Andrews The British Museum is widely known for its abundant collection of cultural artifacts, the origins of which can be traced to all corners of the world. One such item is the Hoa Hakananai’a, a remarkable Moai basalt sculpture native to the remote volcanic Easter Island, a territory of … Read more
The Vintage News Nov 8, 2018 Nikola Budanovic During the First World War, it quickly became apparent to the Allies that gasoline had to be spared as much as possible if they intend to come out victorious. Among other things that were implemented in the United States and Britain, an alternative transportation device was introduced ― … Read more
Oct 31, 2018 Ian Harvey Easter Island is home to 887 monolithic carvings, called moai statues. The moai were built by the Rapa Nui, who were native to the island, somewhere between the years 1400-1650. The largest of the moai weigh up to 86 tons and can be as much as 30 feet tall, although the … Read more
Nov 23, 2018 Taryn Smee Greta Garbo is the demure and elusive icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age. In her most iconic roles, she played tragedy and melancholy to perfection. Her portrayals of strong-willed heroines earned her three Oscar nominations and she was awarded an Honorary Oscar in 1954 for her significant achievements on the silver screen. … Read more
