On June 10, 1692, Bridget Bishop became the first person executed for witchcraft during the notorious Salem witch trials, after a trial lasting eight days. She had already been accused and declared innocent a decade prior to the hysteria.
On June 11, 1509, England’s King Henry VIII married the first of his ill-fated wives...
Savoring Summer
Grilled fruit delights for Memorial Day weekendAs we celebrate the start of summer this Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, let’s also take this time to honor the memory of those who have sacrificed for our freedom and served our nation with courage and dedication.
Let’s dust off our grills and fire up the charcoal and shake things up with a twist on the traditional barbecue fare. While we often associate the grill with savory meats and veggies, why not indulge in the sweet side of grilling with desserts featuring grilled fruits?
Why grilled desserts, you ask? Besides the fun factor, there’s something delightful about caramelizing fresh fruit on the grill. It...
Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for May 24th, 2024
Welcome to another look at highlights arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD. This edition doesn’t feature many new titles, but some of the ones that are appearing look interesting. And there are tons of older titles getting high-definition upgrades. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!BIG NEW RELEASES!
CHASING RAINE: After their young daughter is kidnapped by a man with ties to a trafficking syndicate, a mother and father who were once elite soldiers decide to arm themselves and find their child. In order to do so before she is sold to the highest bidder, they head into the criminal underworld and use...
Celebrity Extra
Q: Are there any more series in the works for actress Poppy Montgomery? I’m in the process of watching all the reruns of Unforgettable with her in it. — L.M.A: Australian actress Poppy Montgomery has starred in two very successful drama series, both on CBS. First, she played FBI agent Samantha Spade in Without a Trace, opposite another Australian — Anthony LaPaglia (Florida Man). The show lasted seven seasons and likely led to Montgomery headlining another series for the same network, called Unforgettable. The premise is about a crime solver with hyperthymesia, a condition in which she can recall every place, conversation and moment in her life. It’s loosely based on actress...
Moments in Time
On June 3, 1943, a group of U.S. sailors marched through downtown Los Angeles with clubs and other weapons, attacking anyone wearing the “zoot suit” favored by many young men of color at that time. The Zoot Suit Riots spread throughout the city over the next week, marking the culmination of racial tensions against the backdrop of World War II.
On June 4, 1876, an astonishing 83 hours after it left New York City, the Transcontinental Express train arrived in San Francisco. Many Americans could hardly imagine that a journey previously requiring months using horses could now be accomplished in under a week.
On June 5, 1956, a young Elvis Presley performed “Hound Dog” on...
On June 4, 1876, an astonishing 83 hours after it left New York City, the Transcontinental Express train arrived in San Francisco. Many Americans could hardly imagine that a journey previously requiring months using horses could now be accomplished in under a week.
On June 5, 1956, a young Elvis Presley performed “Hound Dog” on...
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