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Beaches, Beatles and a broken marriage: how Wilhelmina Barns-Graham became a radical art icon

The artist who was inspired by Swiss glaciers, the Vietnam war and her own divorce was sidelined from St Ives’ art history – but finally has a major retrospective at Tate

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2

A Vietnam War veteran turned discarded materials into Colorado's famous Cano's Castle

Cano's Castle, a roadside attraction in Antonito, Colorado, was built by Vietnam War veteran Dominic “Cano” Espinoza using discarded beer cans, hubcaps, screen doors and scrap metal. Construction reportedly began in 1980. More than four decades later, a fire in January 2022 destroyed the residential section of the property, although…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Michael Douglas 'not proud' of how he avoided being drafted during Vietnam War

Michael Douglas made the admission in his new memoir, titled One Helluva Ride.

BANG Premier · Oct 10

Team Downey Successfully Adapts 'The Sympathizer' For HBO Series

Susan Downey and Amanda Burrell take on the challenge of co-executive producing HBO's 'The Sympathizer,' a Vietnam war-era spy thriller, navigating complex...

Top News · Apr 12, 2024

FBI updates photo of University of Wisconsin bomber wanted for 53 years

More than 50 years after a Vietnam War-era bombing on the University of Wisconsin campus that killed a researcher, the FBI has released age-processed photographs of a suspect who has evaded law enforcement for more than half a century and been referred to as “Wisconsin’s state ghost.”

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Permanent gun amnesty recovers almost 18,000 weapons, including flamethrower, in first year

Almost 18,000 weapons have been surrendered in the first year of Australia's national permanent gun amnesty, including automatic weapons and a flamethrower from the Vietnam War-era.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023

Commentary: The military could ease its recruiting crisis by doing more to resolve systemic racial issues

The U.S. military has entered 2023 amid its largest recruiting crisis since the end of the Vietnam War, with the possibility of being short thousands of new recruits. This year’s National Defense Authorization Act cut the Army’s size by 30,000 personnel, and the Pentagon is employing multiple methods to improve…

Chicago Tribune · Jan 9, 2023

How Much Forrest Gump's Theoretical Stake In Apple Would Be Worth Today

The 1994 movie “Forrest Gump” remains iconic for its look through the decades of the Vietnam War, Civil Rights and multiple presidencies. The movie also features an iconic scene highlighting an investment in a publicly-traded company.

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2022

Run, Laal, Run: Aamir Khan Stars in Indian ‘Forrest Gump’

Indian actor Aamir Khan enjoyed “Forrest Gump” so much that he’s starring in a Hindi remake. Released in 1994, the original film went on to sweep the Oscars, taking six trophies including best picture and best actor for Tom Hanks. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth based…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 10, 2022

‘Napalm girl’ Phan Thi Kim Phuc receives final burn treatment after 50 years

Phuc, pictured in 1972 running from napalm attack during Vietnam war, has final laser treatment in Miami

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022