The iconic movie Goodfellas chronicles the lives of real gangsters like Henry Hill, Billy Batts, Tommy DeSimone, and Jimmy Burke — but it only tells part of the story.One aspect of Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas that has elevated the film to the classic status it holds today is the intense realism of its depictions of life in the Mafia. This realism largely stems from the fact that, unlike films such as The Godfather and Once Upon A Time In America, Goodfellas is based on a true story of one gangster, his associates, and one of the most daring heists in American history. Read More...
Tomás de Torquemada was responsible for over 2,000 deaths during the Spanish Inquisition, all in the name of keeping Catholicism alive in Spain. Getty ImagesTomas de Torquemada
In 15th century Spain, there lived a man named Tomas de Torquemada. Though his name is often lost in the pages of history, he had a hand in almost every major event that occurred in Spain during his lifetime. Had it not been for Torquemada, Columbus may never have sailed to the Americas, the Spanish Inquisition may never have happened, and, perhaps most importantly, 2000 Spanish citizens would never have lost their lives. Read More...
Candid Hitler photos auctioned, infant remains unearthed in Ireland, exhumed Black Death victims found holding hands, suspected Nazi faces extradition, colonial burial ground discovered.Storied Trove Of Candid Hitler Photos Finally Sees Light Of Day C&T AuctionsAdolf Hitler reads on the veranda of his Berghof estate in southern Germany, date unspecified, in a photo taken from a never-before-seen collection that just sold at auction this week.
A never-before-seen collection of intimate photographs of Adolf Hitler and his inner circle has now finally come to light — at least in part. Read More...
