Years later Polanski was arrested for the assault of a 13-year-old girl. He fled the United States and has not returned. MANSON, Charles (1934-2017) American criminal, cult leader, musician who led the Manson family. According to Manson, the family was responsible for 35 murders. Offered ...
"The Woman With a Purple Heart" by Diane Hanks is based on the true story of Lieutenant Annie Fox, the chief nurse of Hickam Hospital during World War II and the first woman in American history to earn the Purple Heart. Stationed in Hawaii, Annie witnesses the horrors of Pearl Harbor fir...
John Beifuss
I’ve read a number of Beth Trissel’s books, and I’m always amazed by her creativity. This holds true for The Hunter’s Moon. She takes bits and pieces from a number of different areas, including Native American folklore, pop culture, and the paranormal, throws them in the proverbial...
1906, American:DominoBlack silk, sateen or woollen material is selected to develop this popular garment. A silk cord, knotted, encircles the waist and is tied in front. Mask of black satin. (Illustrated above right; click the image to enlarge.) Sources:Holt, Ardern. Fancy Dresses Described,...
Though fictional films often pack the most entertainment, the best 2018 historical movies and films based on true events can bring just as much excitement to viewers. Sure, fictional movies can make up virtually any scenario and setting, but what's so great about these historical m...
The Latin American Day of the Dead is a two-day celebration taking place on November 1st and 2nd. This tradition originated in Mexico. Several ancient Aztec death rituals were combined with new Catholic beliefs brought to the New World by the Spanish Conquistadores. Instead of mourning the souls...
In November, 1943, John took part in an operation named “Torch,” an amphibious allied invasion of French North Africa. John was in a convoy charged with landing munitions in Algeria. The British and American ships were already facing stiff opposition from the French Vichy at Algiers. Shortly...
The word poppet is an older spelling ofpuppet, from the Middle Englishpopet,meaning a small child or doll. Also commonly known as pew dolls or church dolls, poppets were popular toys for young girls (and boys) to take to church. During the American Colonial period, church lasted all day...