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
âSouth Pacificâ 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 I have exciting news! On Saturday night August 5, I will be a guest historian in a nationally broadcast documentary on the controversial and incomparable Frank Sinatra! You and your friends can watch me as guest … Continue reading
It is one of the most iconic moments in the history of both Broadway and the movies. After months of sparring, then slowly coming to grudging respect, the King of Siam insistently holds out his hand for a dance with Anna, … Continue reading
Houdini. Like Elvis and Marilyn, just one word is enough. The name Houdini is synonymous with being the worldâs greatest magician (he wasnât) and the worldâs greatest escape artist (he was). To âpull a Houdiniâ means to disappear. Houdini was … Continue reading