Released in May 1977, the original ""Star Wars"" movie inaugurated the age of the movie blockbuster. It also... Læs mere
Olive Thomas was one of Hollywood's first true movie stars. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, in 1894, she moved to New York at age sixteen and... Læs mere
Investigates the great international crisis of 1839-1841, precipitated by Mehemet Ali Pasha, when he turned against his own Sultan, advancing his... Læs mere
After he arrived in Europe with the 35th Infantry Division, Murray Leff traded his cigarette ration for a 35mm camera.... Læs mere
Baseball post season barnstorming is a phenomenon specific to baseball and to American sports. The ""barn-"" part of the word was used to emphasize the rural aspect of the games. The ""-storm"" part was used to describe the speed of the movement from game to game.
Explores the understanding and experience of consciousness in civilizations existing before about 500 BCE. Beginning with a description of ancient western... Læs mere
Examines how and why horror films were censored or banned in the United Kingdom, and the part these actions played in ending Hollywood's golden age of horror.
The Lustron Home was introduced in 1948 in response to the urgent need for housing for veterans returning from World War II.... Læs mere
Film noir is an American genre that has stylistic links to the German expressionist cinema of the 1920s and thematic links to... Læs mere
Over 3,000 persons deserted American rebel master, during American revolution. In 1792, they were offered a home in West Africa;... Læs mere
Hundreds of major leaguers got their starts in North Carolina. Following an historical overview, this work provides... Læs mere
After once trying to keep its population white and predominantly British, Australia reversed course. This book about multiethnic Australia shows why the... Læs mere