The story of the Amber Room has all of the elements of an Indiana Jones film: the bounty of kings, the spoils…
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It may seem like there’s a ton of money to be made in the film industry, but that’s actually not the case.…
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Actors are among the most protected parts of film sets. Their deliveries bring the characters to life, and the resulting dynamics resonate…
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On January 1, 1917, the body of Grigori Rasputin, the advisor to the rulers of Tsarist Russia, was found trapped under the…
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Normal superheroes are usually cut from a recognizable mold. But some creators throw the mold away and create superheroes different than anything…
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In the early 1800s, Britain and America found themselves in a whirlwind of scientific and medical discovery. The study of anatomy and…
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Before motion pictures, plays were the most popular medium of long-form storytelling for live audiences. From ancient Greece to the Renaissance, plays…
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From ancient Greece, where small fried fish were peddled, to Aztec marketplaces, where tamales, insects, and stews were a delicacy, ready-to-eat street…
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Throughout history, the world—particularly the the United States—has seen its fair share of conspiracy theories come and go. From reptilians disguised as…
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As any insider knows, Hollywood is a dog-eat-dog place. With financiers and bullish studios twisting artistry into cold hard dollars, the dreams—and…