(Photo credit: Universal Studios / MovieStills DB and Robert Alexander / Getty Images) Costumes play a major role in historical films. Not only do they provide a glimpse into the past, but they help viewers feel transported back to the time of the film. Here, we take a look at some costumes from great historical […]
A Concorde prototype The Swinging Sixties were a time of cultural revolution in the UK. Music has changed forever with the popularity of Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds and more, while film and literature have featured some of pop culture’s most iconic characters. Rights have expanded, technology has advanced, and football […]
By Faye Gaston Faye Gaston reviewed the historic events of Bullock County at the July 6, 2021 city council meeting in the historic preservation report on the agenda. Eight events in 2004, seventeen years ago, were reported. (1) In April 2002, the play “Conecuh People” ended its performances in front of another packed house at […]
On this day July 9: Let’s take a look at the timeline of historical events that took place on this day, July 9, respectively in India and around the world. Historical events include the military, science, sports, the arts, birthdays, anniversaries of death and more. Check out what happened today! On this day, July 9: […]
Before the last chapter in American history turned abuse of power and outrageous political scandals into an almost weekly event, there was Watergate: a cheap two-bit heist that escalated into a political crisis, a devoured the second half of Richard Nixon’s presidency and forced him to resign in disgrace. None of this would have been […]
On this day July 5: Someone rightly said that history does not happen overnight! But, one day can bring many changes in history. On this day July 5: What is so special about Indian history? 1946 – The indian politician, Ram Vilas Paswan was born. He was born on July 5, 1946 in the village […]
Prataya Saha, director The characters of director Prataya Saha don’t speak much. They mainly speak with their eyes and expressions. The dialogues are few. This is the case with Prataya’s latest film, Just Another Day, which has toured the festival circuit and has already won a special mention at the Chennai Independent Film Festival and […]
From cricket rivalry, war, royal romance and political rights to the ever-amazing stories of World War II, our captivating past is filled with stories so enchanting and interesting that directors around the world until today. day are forced to borrow from them. Most of the biggest movies steeped in history are currently available on streaming […]
Tanhaji is based on one of Shivaji Maharaj’s most trusted lieutenants, Tanhaji. The story of this film takes place as the Mughals attempted to invade Kondwani Fort, previously under the command of Shivaji Maharaj. Tanhaji was sent to fight and retrieve it for Kondwani, his king and his county. Did Tanhaji achieve this extraordinary feat? […]
Starring sensational actors like Mithun Chakroborty, Salman Khan, Veer is a romantic historical story based on the days of colonial India. It presents the love story of Prince Veer Pratap Singh (played by Salman Khan), who falls in love with the rival king’s daughter, who was kidnapped by him in order to regain her freedom […]
The Oxford Handbook Series is a new venture from Oxford University Press, seeking to provide in each volume a cutting-edge inquiry into current thinking and research using an international group of scholars in the given field. This particular volume on historical books provides resources for the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Ezra, and […]
news, local news, Goulburn, St John’s Orphanage, history, Phil Merigan, John Ferrara As attention turns to possible redevelopment plans, the former Saint John’s Orphanage recalls Goulburn’s strong institutional care history. As a large population center, Goulburn had several orphanages run by religious organizations. They included the Salvation Army’s Gill Memorial Boys Home from 1936 to […]