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Americana: Guns and the Global Power Game
American society has long cherished the myth of the cowboy – a rugged, independent figure fearlessly taming the wilderness, often…
ON THIS DAY: July 29
Greetings, internet homies! After a brief vacation, I’m back, and today, we’re taking a break from the past to look…
ON THIS DAY: May 25
May 25nd, 1977, witnessed the release of the groundbreaking science fiction film “Star Wars.” Directed by George Lucas, this epic…
ON THIS DAY: May 22
Happy Birthday to my BFF Ginger today! May 22nd has seen its fair share of significant cultural events throughout history,…
ON THIS DAY: May 21
May 21st, 1971, marked the release of the critically acclaimed album “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye. The album, which…
ON THIS DAY: May 17
May 17th, 1966, saw the release of “Blonde on Blonde,” the iconic double album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Not…
ON THIS DAY: May 15
May 15th, 1980, marked the release of today’s theme – the classic horror film “The Shining,” directed by Stanley Kubrick…
ON THIS DAY: May 13
Happy May 13th, today is a significant date for various cultural events! In music, on May 13th, 1985, Stevie Wonder…
ON THIS DAY: May 12
On May 12th, 2017, a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, “Untitled,” sold for a record-breaking $110.5 million at a Sotheby’s auction…
ON THIS DAY: May 5
Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is celebrated on May 5th in Mexico and the United…