Stories of the Unsolved • 18th April 2022 The Abduction of Morgan Nick *This article was used as the basis for an episode of John Lordan’s Seriously Mysterious podcast.*
Stories of the Unsolved • 7th July 2021 Fort Worth Missing Trio On the morning of December 23, 1974, Lisa Renee Wilson, Julie Ann Moseley and Mary Rachel Trlica travelled to the Seminary South Shopping Center in Fort Worth, Texas to do some Christmas shopping. Lisa and Mary, who both went by their middle names, were friends and Julie was the sister of Renee’s boyfriend, Terry Moseley.
Stories of the Unsolved • 2nd June 2021 The Disappearances of Charlotte Kinsey & Cinda Pallett On the afternoon of September 26, 1981, Cinda Pallett and Charlotte Kinsey attended the Oklahoma State Fair. It was the first time the pair went without their parents, as they believed they were old enough to attend by themselves.
WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 28th February 2023 Stanley Kubrick Was the Mastermind Behind These War Movie Classics Stanley Kubrick was a talented, yet controversial, Hollywood figure. Best known for directing such classics as The Shining (1980), A Clockwork Orange (1971) and 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), he knew how to bring engaging screenplays to the big screen. What many might not realize, however, is that Kubrick also directed a handful of war movies, all of which have gone on to become classics within the genre.
WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 22nd March 2024 John Basilone Ran Headfirst Into Enemy Fire to Defeat the Japanese on Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima There are few people in American history who are held in such high esteem as US Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. A Medal of Honor recipient who distinguished himself in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War, he frequently put the wellbeing of his comrades ahead of his own, with his gallantry in battle later depicted in the 2010 HBO miniseries, 'The Pacific.'
WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 26th May 2022 [Exclusive Interview] Lt. Gen. Larry Jordan on His Military Career and the Service of African-Americans in WWI The US military has a long and complicated history when it comes to the treatment of minorities within its ranks. While things have certainly improved, it’s important to remember the struggles many faced while fighting for their country. This is especially true of African-Americans during the First World War.
The Vintage News • 26th April 2022 The Tragic Lives of the Conjoined Hilton Sisters The Hilton Sisters were English-born conjoined twins forced into the entertainment industry by their caregivers. Subjected to abusive and exploitive behavior, they toured across Britain and the US before fading into obscurity and dying in the same way they entered the world: together.
The Vintage News • 25th March 2022 Rosemary Kennedy: The Tragic Life of JFK's Little Sister Rosemary Kennedy is the little-known sister of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. For the majority of her life, her family kept Rosemary out of the limelight, afraid her mental health issues would negatively affect their public image and success in politics. An attempt to remedy her behavior had the opposite effect, plunging JFK’s sister into an even worse state.
The Vintage News • 24th September 2021 From Riches to Rags: The Tragic Life of Peter Pan’s Bobby Driscoll Bobby Driscoll isn’t a name many are familiar with these days, but his voice is one you’d recognize if you’ve watched Disney’s Peter Pan. Driscoll played the titular character, which would be his final role with the company. His career shows how difficult the entertainment industry can be, especially for children, and what happens when Hollywood no longer feels you have the right look.
Abandoned Spaces • 2nd November 2022 This Ocean Liner Went from WWII Glory to a Rat-Infested Wreck Left to Rot Located just off the coast of the Canary Islands, beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, sits the remains of a once-modern ocean liner. Known by a number of different names, including the SS America, the vessel served both civilians and the US military before meeting its untimely end just before the turn of the century.
Abandoned Spaces • 29th August 2023 America's Lost Landmarks: Spectacular Buildings and Sites That No Longer Exist A number of famous American buildings and landmarks have come and gone over the decades. Some were demolished to make way for bigger and better structures, while others were removed simply because they fell out of popularity. The following is a list of just some of these lost landmarks and the legacies they left behind.
Abandoned Spaces • 16th September 2022 The Surprising Reason This Arizona McDonald's Location Has Blue Arches One of the most recognizable logos in the world is the McDonald’s Golden Arches. The bright yellow “M” has been a symbol of fast food since 1968, drawing in hungry patrons for the restaurant’s signature Big Mac and fries. There are only a few franchises that differ from this standard design. One is in Arizona – and the reason behind this location’s turquoise arches is pretty surprising.
Outdoor Revival • 30th August 2022 Last Surviving Member of His Tribe, Brazil's 'Man of the Hole' Dies The last living member of an uncontacted tribe in the Brazilian Amazon has passed away. Nickamed the “Man of the Hole,” he was the only one to survive the years of violence his group contended with, and his struggles and life highlight the continued threats faced by the Brazil’s Indigenous population.
Outdoor Revival • 22nd August 2022 How Did This Indonesian Teen Survive Being Adrift At Sea for 49 Days? For those who frequent the sea, one of their biggest fears is being stranded without any food or water. In Indonesia, it’s actually the job for some to be moored offshore for months at a time. These workers reside in fish traps known as rompongs and receive supplies on a weekly basis.
Outdoor Revival • 29th July 2022 No One Knows Which Country This Mountain Lodge Belongs To In the snowy Alps between the Swiss canton of Zermatt and the Italian town of Cervinia sits the Rifugio Guide del Cervino. Positioned near the peak of the Testa Grigia, the mountain lodge is popular with skiers and snow sport enthusiasts.
Buffer Festival • 11th January 2021 A Look Into Bertie Gilbert's Upcoming Film, ‘PLEASE CARE’ “I’m incredibly fascinated by the ways in which we do or don’t bear our souls,” explains UK-based filmmaker, Bertie Gilbert, when discussing his upcoming short film, PLEASE CARE. The 23-year-old recently announced he was prepping to film the new project, his first since the release of 2019’s GOOD RIDDANCE. In order to help bring the project to fruition, he has launched an IndieGoGo campaign, where viewers can donate funds in support.
Buffer Festival • 14th January 2021 "Make good work that you want to watch and listen to every time" - Malinda Reese and Nick Pitera Talk Independent Music When was the last time you watched a music video on the likes of MTV or MUCH? How about the last time you first heard a song by tuning into the radio? Doing such things seems a lifetime ago now that we have the likes of YouTube, Spotify and other platforms that allow us to access music with just the click of a mouse.
Buffer Festival • 19th February 2021 How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Online Video Creators COVID-19 has had a massive impact on each of us. There’s only so much you can do whilst stuck a home, and we’re pretty sure we’re all over our bake-every-delicious-treat- in-existence phase.
TenEighty Magazine • 23rd January 2022 ‘The StudyTube Project’ Creators Discuss Channel Success TenEighty caught up with members of The StudyTube Project to discuss the formation of the channel and the reaction it has received thus far.
TenEighty Magazine • 23rd January 2022 Buffer Festival 2019: Recap The seventh instalment of Buffer Festival occurred in Toronto, Canada from 4 – 6 October. It was a celebration and showcase of online filmmaking, and TenEighty was there to take it all in firsthand.