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On the 9th December 1969, a concert was held in the Altamont race track in California. It was a free concert, an idea conjured up by the Rolling Stones who received complaints about the high ticket prices of their latest tour. Many of the biggest 1960’s bands were set to perform there, including the likes
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Soon, Black Friday will be upon us. The promise of obtaining luxury goods for cheap prices is extremely appealing, and many will be searching the internet for some of the best deals. Online shopping is the way many hunt for Black Friday deals now, but there was once a time when people flocked to the
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Hollywood has never been short of scandals. In the last decade alone, Hollywood has repeatedly been in the press, often for bad reasons. The revelation that Harvey Weinstein was a serial sex offender and Alec Baldwin accidentally killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust are undoubtedly the two darkest scandals that have emerged
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On the 5th November, the Presidential election was held. Today, it has been announced that Trump has won. He received 277 electoral college votes, whilst Harris received 224 votes. For some, this result should be shocking. For others, it comes as no surprise. This victory is horrifying for several reasons, and will dramatically alter the
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Today is Halloween, and many people will celebrate by watching scary movies. Hollywood has produced its fair share of horror flicks that have left viewers on the edge of their seats. Some have relied on jump scares, and others have been psychologically disturbing. In this article, I will be sharing some of my favourite horror
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In the twenty-first century, it is very difficult to go missing. In the Western world, the majority of people own a smart phone that can pinpoint their exact location. CCTV cameras have been installed on many buildings, capturing people as they walk past. Credit card activity can be used to provide a rough estimate of
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Earlier, this month former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday. He is the longest-living American President in history, having left office 43 years ago. Carter is unfairly remembered as a weak president, having inherited numerous economic issues from his predecessors that he could not solve. However, Carter also has many achievements to his name.
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In the aftermath of the Second World War, the United States found itself becoming more divided than ever. Many Americans fled to the suburbs, leaving those in the inner cities to feel isolated and abandoned. The younger generation felt alienated from their parents, who had a completely different view of the world to them. Many
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This week, JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off for what could be the only Vice Presidential debate before next month’s election. In stark contrast to the Presidential debates, this one largely occurred without incident and appeared to be very civilised. Both candidates found common ground on many issues. Both, for instance mentioned how they
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Florida is one of the most famous states in the USA. It is known for Disney World, warm weather and amazing beaches. However, it is also known for the various bizarre incidents that involve the residents of the state. Strange behaviour is often reported from the state, with its occupants involved in scenarios that are
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