In the glitzy realm of Old Hollywood, where stars shone bright on the silver screen, there existed a shadowy figure who operated behind the scenes, shaping narratives and burying scandals beneath layers of secrecy. His name was Eddie Mannix, a man whose very existence blurred the lines between myth and reality. Here, we delve into the murky depths of Mannix's world, uncovering the alleged crimes he orchestrated and the enigmatic persona he cultivated. Eddie Mannix emerged as

Discover the wild world of Ghanaian and Nigerian hand-painted movie posters. Created by local artists in the 1980s and 1990s, these bold, surreal artworks turned Hollywood films into folk art masterpieces that are so bad they’re brilliant.

Surviving crew, from left to right, first row: Ernest Archer, Frederick Fleet, Walter Perkis, George Symons and Frederick Clench. Second row: Arthur Bright, George Hogg, John Moore, Frank Osman and Henry Etches. The White Star Line's Titanic holds a brief yet significant place in history. Anticipation surrounded its launch and maiden voyage, with the world captivated by its grandeur and unprecedented luxury. For those unfamiliar with the tale, here's a concise overview: The R

Violet Jessop, renowned as an ocean liner stewardess and nurse, is famously remembered for surviving the catastrophic sinkings of both the RMS Titanic in 1912 and its sister ship, the HMHS Britannic, in 1916. Remarkably, she had also been aboard the RMS Olympic when it collided with a British warship in 1911. Born on October 1, 1887, near Bahía Blanca, Argentina, Jessop was the eldest daughter of Irish immigrants, William and Katherine Jessop. She grew up alongside eight sibl

In the final 20 years of Albert Einstein's life, he rarely accepted invitations to speak at universities or accept honourary degrees as he found the presentations “ostentatious.” In May 1946, however, he accepted an invitation to Lincoln University in Pennsylvania which was also the first school in America to grant degrees to African American Students. “There is a separation of coloured people from white people in the United States. That separation is not a disease of coloure

“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for...

Few people had knowledge of the inner workings of Uganda during Idi Amin's brutal regime, one such person that navigated this dangerous world was 'Major' Bob Astles, a British-born confidant of Amin, held a position in close proximity to the epicentre of terror. As Amin's principal aide, Astles operated as a versatile figure, assuming roles spanning espionage, diplomacy, and even smuggling. Within the complex web of Amin's regime, he emerged as perhaps the most reviled Caucas

Ivy League Students From The 1920s A peculiar phenomenon in American fashion emerged with American Ivy League students and young undergraduates donning thick, long raccoon coats. This craze in men's fashion during the 1920s and 30s led to a widespread desire for this luxurious garment. Owning a fur coat became a symbol of status, embraced by bankers, salesmen, and students seeking to enhance their social standing. If you were an Ivy League undergraduate in the 1920s with a c

Before the advent of the film camera, a decade preceding the iconic Roundhay Garden Scene of 1888 and twelve years ahead of the Lumiere...

In Kokomo, Indiana, a teenager named Ryan White became an emblem of courage and resilience in the face of HIV/AIDS stigma. His journey...

In May 1956, during the usual mix of screenings, press calls, and Riviera social life that came with the Cannes Film Festival, Brigitte Bardot made a short trip away from the crowds to visit Pablo Picasso at his studio in Vallauris. It was not arranged as anything formal, just one of those visits that tended to happen in the south of France at the time, where artists, actors, and journalists moved in the same loose circles. Bardot was 21 and already working regularly, with 17

It's safe to say that Billie Holiday, (born Eleanora Fagan in 1915) had a voice that sounded l ike marshmallows dipped in honey and one that continues to captivate millions of people around the world. Born in Philadelphia to Clarence Halliday and Sarah Julia "Sadie" Fagan (née Harris), both of African American d escent. Sadie, just 19 at the time, had relocated to Philadelphia after being expelled from her parents' home in Baltimore, Maryland, due to her pregnancy. Facing a l

Uncover the mystery of David Ferrie's ties to Lee Harvey Oswald, the CIA, and JFK's assassination. Explore David Ferrie's intriguing connections.

The winning scene at the finish of the first Tour. In the middle on the right: the winner, Maurice Garin, to his left: most likely Leon Georget. The 1903 Tour de France marked the inaugural cycling race organized and sponsored by L'Auto, predecessor of the present-day daily, L'Équipe. Spanning from July 1 to 19, it comprised six stages covering a distance of 2,428 km (1,509 mi), with Maurice Garin emerging victorious. Conceived to bolster L'Auto's readership amidst competitio

From aristocratic excess to the unsolved 1941 murder of Lord Erroll, the Happy Valley set reveals the deeper realities of British rule in Kenya’s White Highlands.

Good news for fans of delectable Chinese cuisine: the individual behind the infamous "democracy manifest" is still among us, (he isn't a Hungarian chess master, but rather an artist hailing from Queensland) For those feeling perplexed, it may be best to disregard this article entirely. However, if you really do know your Judo well, you'll know what i'm on about. Here's a refresher of our hero arguing his case with the Blue-Meanies outside a restaurant While the police are tr

Joseph Ducreux, a painter hailing from Nancy, France, emerged onto the canvas of history during the waning years of the Ancien Régime. Born in 1735 into a milieu of minor aristocracy, Ducreux embarked upon his artistic journey amidst the tumultuous backdrop of pre-revolutionary France. His brushstrokes brushed against the contours of monarchy, as evidenced by his poignant depiction of Louis XVI in what would be the monarch's final portrait before the guillotine claimed his fa

"Today we were unlucky, but remember we only have to be lucky once. You will have to be lucky always" - IRA statement to Margaret Thatcher. On the 12th of October 1984, the Provisional Irish Republican Army executed a brazen attempt to eliminate key figures of the British government staying at the Grand Hotel in Brighton. For three days Patrick Magee did not leave his room as he worked on the delicate task of assembling and installing a huge bomb, made with commercial gelign

Between the years of 1484 and 1750, Western Europe would bear witness to a staggering toll: over 200,000 women faced torture, burning, or hanging following accusations of witchcraft. This period was marked by a fervent pursuit of alleged witches, driven by religious zeal, societal anxieties, and political instability. In a single year, between 1645 and 1646, the notorious Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins, orchestrated a campaign of terror in England's East Anglia, resulti

Lee Miller in a photograph she staged in Hitler’s bathtub in Munich in 1945. After documenting the harrowing scenes of liberation at Buchenwald and Dachau, including piles of human bones and the haunting presence of barely surviving prisoners, Lee Miller, accompanied by Life photographer David E. Scherman, ventured to Hitler' s Munich apartment. She removed her dusty boots, leaving traces of the horrors she witnessed Buchenwald and Dachau on a clean bathmat, before posing in

February 4, 1974 saw the abduction of 19-year-old Hearst from her Berkeley residence. The perpetrators, a small leftist group known as the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), seized this opportunity as Hearst lived close to their hideout. Testimony during the trial revealed their aim: to use Hearst's family's political clout to secure the release of SLA members Russ Little and Joe Remiro, arrested for the murder of Marcus Foster, superintendent of Oakland public schools, in Nov

The notion of the British conquest of India masks a deeper truth. In the late 18th century, it wasn't the British government, but a perilously unregulated private company, located in a small London office and led by an unstable sociopath named Robert Clive, that seized control. Established in 1600, The East India Company stands as one of the most influential yet controversial entities in British history. Originally chartered for trade with the East Indies, its dominion eventu

One of the finest achievements of European furniture making, this cabinet is the most important product from Abraham (1711--1793) and David Roentgen's (1743--1807) workshop. A writing cabinet crowned with a chiming clock, it features finely designed marquetry panels and elaborate mechanisms that allow for doors and drawers to be opened automatically at the touch of a button. Owned by King Frederick William II, the Berlin cabinet is uniquely remarkable for its ornate decoratio