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Collage of Marilyn Monroe entertaining troops in Korea. She wears a purple dress and smiles. Background shows a large crowd and mountains.

When Marilyn Went to War: The Story of Marilyn Monroe’s Visit to the Troops in Korea

In 1954, Marilyn Monroe left her honeymoon in Japan to perform for American troops in freezing Korea. “It was the best thing that ever happened to me,” she said. For the soldiers, her warmth and laughter brought home to a war-torn land.

HISTORY

Two split images show an older man smiling and a man in a bloodied suit outdoors. Text reads, "Behind the Scenes of The Godfather."

The Making of The Godfather And The Uneasy Handshake Between Hollywood And The Mob

A broke writer, a fiery producer, and a word the Mob wanted erased. Discover how The Godfather was made — the deals, the threats, the casting fights, and the brilliance that made it a masterpiece.

ART

Collage of vintage photos showing two men in various poses and settings, including exercising, lounging, and standing by a pool. Text reads Cary Grant and Randolph Scott.

Cary Grant and Randolph Scott, A Quiet Love Story Hiding in Plain Sight

Shellfish tips. Icebox picnics. A white bungalow by the Pacific. In the 1930s Cary Grant and Randolph Scott let fan magazines into their home, and a quiet love story slipped through. How their partnership shaped Grant’s on screen magic and what the clippings still whisper today.

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When Marilyn Went to War: The Story of Marilyn Monroe’s Visit to the Troops in Korea

The Making of The Godfather And The Uneasy Handshake Between Hollywood And The Mob

Cary Grant and Randolph Scott, A Quiet Love Story Hiding in Plain Sight