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Category Archives: Popular Culture
The Ghost of Olive Thomas
Iāll admit that I donāt really believe in ghosts. All the fuss people make about haunted houses leaves me shaking my head In disbelief. Nonetheless, I learned that the Ghost of Olive Thomas – a once-famous movie star and legendary … Continue reading
Wonder Woman and The Lie Detector
One of my favorite parts of doing historical research on inventions is stumbling across connections that are completely surprising. You may know that Hedy Lamarr invented a key part of the technology that makes wifi, GPS and cell phone technology … Continue reading
“South Pacific” and Racism – Oscar Hammerstein’s Moral Cause
āSouth Pacificā is one of the greatest Broadway musicals ever written. It is also one of American theater’s most important and influential works. In its brilliant artistry, the masterpiece of Rodgers and Hammerstein turned a spotlight on the hypocritical, hateful … Continue reading
Barry Bradford On National TV
Barry Bradford on National TV I have exciting news! On Saturday night August 5, I will be a guest historian in a nationally broadcast documentary on the controversial and incomparableĀ Frank Sinatra! You and your friends can watch me as guest … Continue reading