A fiery debate erupted on Tuesday’s episode of ABC’s The View, sparked by a recent viral video of country star Miranda Lambert, 39, who interrupted her July 15 Las Vegas concert to criticize fans for taking selfies during her performance. Co-hosts Sunny Hostin, 54, and Whoopi Goldberg, 67, found themselves on opposite sides of the argument. … Read more
The Brick Market on Thames Street, opposite Washington Square in Newport, in 1890. Image courtesy of the Providence Public Library. The scene in 2017: Downtown Newport is renowned for its many colonial-era buildings, but one of the finest is the Brick Market, located along Thames Street at the western end of Washington Square. It is a … Read more
The south parlor of the Josiah Cooley House in Longmeadow, probably sometime in the 1910s or 1920s. Photo from author’s collection. Probably photographed by Paesiello Emerson. The scene in 2023: These two photos show a view that is nearly identical to the ones in the previous post. But, while the early 20th century photo in that … Read more
The Northfield Chateau at the end of Highland Avenue in Northfield, in 1963. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Historic American Buildings Survey Collection. The scene in 2017: Unlike many other parts of New England, the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts was never a major summer resort destination during the late 19th and early … Read more
Salem, around 1890-1901. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Detroit Publishing Company Collection. The house around 1910-1920. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, Detroit Publishing Company Collection. The house in 2017: This house is best known for being the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables, but it is also one of the oldest … Read more
People are in awe of the youngest Trump family member, who has undergone a radical change in the last four years, going from a teenager at the age of 14 to an 18-year-old Trump tower. Only Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, who stood at 6′ 4″, and Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president, who … Read more
The view looking north on Washington Street toward Old South Meeting House, sometime shortly before the Great Boston Fire of 1872. Photo courtesy of New York Public Library. The same view, in the immediate aftermath of the fire. Photo courtesy of New York Public Library. Around 1875. Photo courtesy of Boston Public Library. Sometime in … Read more
Written by Alex North and Hy Zaret in 1955, this song is one of the most iconic ever, with its influence spanning decades. Originally performed by Todd Duncan, it has since been covered by over 670 artists in different languages, but The Righteous Brothers’ 1965 version brought it lasting fame. Their rendition is often considered … Read more
The scene unfolded on the stage of a popular talent competition, where contestants from all walks of life vied for a chance to showcase their talents and fulfill their lifelong aspirations. Among them stood a performer whose raw talent and poignant story resonated deeply with Cowell and the audience alike. The contestant, with nerves palpably … Read more
The quiet night felt like a rare gift, though Alex wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. His shifts usually kept him running, but tonight the halls were hushed, the patients asleep, and his duties light. For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney The dimly lit corridor stretched ahead as he texted his friend … Read more