Category: Historical
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Movie Review – Mary Queen of Scots
Let me begin by saying I’ve studied this beguiling queen for decades. I once spent a day at Holyrood Palace walking in the gardens where Mary once walked. I climbed the stone staircase Darnley and his henchmen rushed up to murder David Rizzio, and saw the chamber where Mary was entertaining her four Marys, and…
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Dune – What is the Litany Against Fear (and why should we care)?
Can an old science fiction book from the 60s offer modern man any surfeit from pain? Do we allow fears — both great and small — to rule our lives? Can we train ourselves to be greater than our anxieties? I’d say yes, although I’ve yet to achieve this enlightened state myself. But, there’s this:…
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Quiz – Schindler’s List
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With the re-showing of Schindler’s List coming out soon, I wanted to do a little refresher course to reacquaint ourselves before the movie release. I would rate the difficulty of this quiz at average to hard. Good Luck.[quiz-cat id=”12222″] I tried to choose questions that would engage the user to want to know more about this…
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Virgin Movie Review – Sully
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Let’s just open with this axiom: Tom Hanks can do no wrong. Done. That’s not much of a review, is it? Starting again: I just watched Sully last night for the first time. Somehow, I never heard about “The Miracle on the Hudson.” I shy away from the news, because “news” usually equals “bad news”…
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What is a Scaramouch? The Meaning Behind Bohemian Rhapsody from Queen
I love the song Bohemian Rhapsody, and sing it out loud with glee every time I go backpacking (in the woods, no one can hear you sing). But, I have to admit: I don’t understand a lot of the bizarre words in the song. With the new film about Queen, fittingly titled Bohemian Rhapsody, I…
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How to Dress Like Queen – Freddie Mercury and Classic Rock Bands
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With the biopic movie Bohemian Rhapsody splashing across theaters, you might want to have a little fun dressing up like the members of the iconic rock band Queen, led by Freddie Mercury. It’s a simple matter to dress like you’re a male band member from the 80s era. [pullquote]As with many costumes, the key is…
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Fact or Fiction – First Man and Neil Armstrong
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First Man is a surprising film. It’s surprisingly devoid of excitement, I mean. Instead of a rousing tale of man’s journey to the moon, it focuses narrowly on life through the eyes of the taciturn and insular Neil Armstrong. He’s a strange choice to be awarded the honor of the first person to set foot…
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Quiz – How well do you know Queen’s music history?
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I’ve tried to touch on most aspects of Queen’s career, but as prolific as this group was, it would take a quiz of a thousand questions to even come close to paying homage to this band‘s talents. [quiz-cat id=”11102″] I certainly enjoyed making this quiz and discovering that this band has a very rich history,…
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Quiz – Mary Queen of Scots
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Mary Queen Of Scots has long been my favorite monarch. The life she led was both exciting and tragic. With the new movie coming out — Mary Queen of Scots — this is the perfect time to brush up on your knowledge of her fascinating life. How well do you know this complex queen? Take…
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Quiz – Queen Elizabeth I
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The story of Queen Elizabeth l is an inspiration for women determined to make their own path through life. She possessed strength, wisdom, and courage, something normally not often seen in women during the time of her reign. We’ve had a few movies over the years about Elizabeth, and those are worth rewatching to get…
