Oct 31, 2018 Rachel Kester Frank Lenz was born with adventure in his blood, and at the tender age of 17, he found a hobby that would forever change the course of his life: cycling. After receiving his first bicycle as a gift, Lenz rode it faithfully and eventually joined and took trips with his local … Read more
Nov 23, 2018 Barbara Stepko It was 1868 when Thomas Niles, the publisher of Louisa May Alcott, recommended she write a book about girls, one that would have widespread appeal. Alcott wasn’t thrilled with the notion, but she needed the money. It took her just a few weeks to pen Little Women and expectations were not high: Alcott … 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
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
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 Jan 5, 2018 Stefan Andrews For millennia, the ancient Hopi people, recognized for their profoundly traditional way of life and deep spiritual beliefs, have inhabited the same realms. They are noted for being the perfect guardians of their rites, which often take place in underground chambers called kivas. Emily Benedek, an author who … Read more
Oct 10, 2018 Ian Harvey A man who had been lost at sea for 14 months was finally washed ashore, only to find himself faced with a whole new set of challenges. NBC News reported that the world’s longest surviving castaway, José Salvador Alvarenga, survived his ordeal at sea, but one year later was facing a … Read more
