Gary Sinise Says Playing Lt. Dan in ‘Forrest Gump’ Changed His Life
Gary Sinise is an actor known for a variety of television and film roles, the most popular of which is 1994’s Forrest Gump. For the…
The Capes Worn By Characters In ‘Game of Thrones’ Are Actually IKEA Rugs
Bringing the world of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire to television, Game of Thrones (2011-19) caused a stir like no other.…
Colorblind Firefighter Brought to Tears After Seeing American Flag’s Colors for the First Time
Old Glory is an enduring symbol of the American spirit. For many, it’s a source of pride and the reason they do some of the…
‘The Hurt Locker’ Was a Box Office Flop, Despite Being a Critically-Acclaimed Film
Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker (2008) saw Jeremy Renner portray a character serving in the Iraq War. While the film did poorly upon its debut in…
Nakano Takeko: The Fearsome Female Warrior Who Was One of the Last Samurai
In the annals of Japanese history, few figures stand as tall as Nakano Takeko, a remarkable woman who defied societal norms to become a fearsome…
Steve McQueen’s Cancer Likely Resulted from His Service In the US Marine Corps
Steve McQueen was one of the most popular actors of the 20th century. Known for portraying the tough guy in such films as The Great…
Michael Conner Humphreys: The Actor Who Played Young Forrest Gump Served In Iraq
Forrest Gump (1994) was one of the most popular Vietnam-era movies ever released. Featuring an all-star cast that included Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Sally Field…
Unraveling the Turbulence and Conflict of the Aden Emergency
The Aden Emergency, which unfolded between 1963-67, was a period of intense turmoil and conflict in British-controlled Aden (modern-day Yemen). The uprising, led by Arab…
Raymond Roberts Braved the Aden Emergency to Serve as a Chaplain with the British Royal Navy
Of the many brave chaplains to serve with military personnel throughout history, Reverend Raymond Roberts stands out. Born in Wales on April 14, 1931, he…