In 1930s New York, The Mafia Had A Monopoly On This Common Vegetable

The humble but nutritious artichoke is best known as a delicious appetizer and side dish. But it also has a history that's ...
Bluewin

Repatriation home Coffins of the Italian fire victims loaded in Sion

Five coffins are loaded onto a transport plane at Sion airport on Monday. They are victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster ...
NOLA.com

Three authors to talk about their New Orleans-set books on Jan. 13

A triple header of author talks will take place Jan. 13 with three local writers, Chip LoCoco, Vicki Salloum and Elisa ...

The American mafia teamed up with the Navy to get even with Mussolini

Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini with Adolf Hitler before World War II.
The Cinemaholic

Is Man on Fire a True Story? Is John Creasy Based on a Real CIA Agent?

Helmed by Tony Scott, ‘Man on Fire’ tells the story of John Creasy, an ex-CIA operative and mercenary, whose crippling alcohol addiction leads him to an unusual job: working as a bodyguard for Pita, ...