Stories of the Unsolved • 21st January 2022

The Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse

*This article was used as the basis for the 56th 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 • 8th December 2021

Three Sailors Were Trapped Inside a Battleship Following the Attack on Pearl Harbor

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a devastating attack on US naval forces based at Pearl Harbor. Approximately 2,400 sailors and Marines lost their lives that day, including three whose stories are relatively unknown.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 24th September 2021

The MOUNDS Chocolate Bar Helped American Espionage Efforts During World War II

Chocolate lovers alike are aware of Hershey’s MOUNDS bar. The coconut-filled, dark chocolate treat is an American staple, and as far as Hershey’s chocolate goes, one of the company’s better offerings. It has a storied history, which includes aiding in the United States in its espionage efforts against the Germans during World War II.

WAR HISTORY ONLINE • 21st September 2021

Before He Was a Jazz Legend, Tony Bennett Stormed Europe and Liberated a Concentration Camp

Tony Bennett is a jazz legend, with a career spanning over half a century. His music transcends generations, and has made him a household name across the world. Before entering the music business, he served in the United States Army, through which he was sent to Europe to participate in the final months of the Second World War.

The Vintage News • 20th October 2021

The Sodder Children: One of America's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries

The uncertainty surrounding the case of the Sodder children has made it one of America’s greatest unsolved mysteries. While the official conclusion is they perished in the fire that ravaged the family home, there are many who believe there was something more sinister at work. Was it an accident or the result of an intentional crime?

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.

The Vintage News • 9th August 2021

Shirley Temple: From Child Star To American Diplomat

Shirley Temple was Hollywood’s number one box office draw from 1934 to 1939. As her career began to dwindle, she opted to pursue other interests. While she would eventually return to acting part-time, she focused the majority of her attention on another passion: politics.

Abandoned Spaces • 15th December 2021

Gary, Indiana: The ‘City of the Century’ That Turned Into a Veritable Ghost Town

There are several cities across the United States that have been largely abandoned, and one of these is Gary, Indiana. While still home to a population of just over 76,000, the city was heavily affected by the decline in the country’s steel industry, leaving it in a state of abandonment and disrepair.

Abandoned Spaces • 1st November 2021

Missouri State Penitentiary: The Bloodiest 47 Acres in America

With America expanding west during the 1800s, the need arose for new prison facilities. For those located in the southwest, the answer to this issue was the Missouri State Penitentiary, the area’s largest and most effective maximum security prison. During its nearly century and a half of operations, it housed many famous names and earned itself a reputation as “the bloodiest 47 acres in America.”

Abandoned Spaces • 20th July 2021

Inside Bennett College: A Once Prestigious Private School

Bennett College, formerly the Bennett School for Girls, was once a prestigious private all-girls school. It educated the daughters of America’s most prominent families, including Betsy Bloomingdale and Judi Andersen. Unfortunately, crippling debt and a rise in the popularity of co-ed schooling led to its closure in 1978, leaving behind a haunting abandoned space that Antiquity Echoes has explored.

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.

Buffer Festival • 14th January 2021

“Music videos are similar to comedy in a lot of ways” – Jack Howard talks directing music videos for Leadley and Glass Caves

Jack Howard is someone you could describe as being a Jack (and Dean) of all trades when it comes to the filmmaking world. With a catalogue that includes sketches and a comedy series, and experience with writing and directing his own content and that of others, it’s no surprise to see him dipping his feet into a new medium: music videos. A perceived challenge for some filmmakers, Jack was prepared to dive all in and lend his unique flare to tracks by Leadley and Glass Caves.

Buffer Festival • 16th December 2020

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.

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.

TenEighty Magazine • 23rd January 2022

Sammy Paul Talks New Short Film

TenEighty caught up with Sammy Paul to chat about his new short film, Bicycle.

CultNoise Magazine • 23rd January 2015

Artist Feature: Kids

“We set out on an adventure to write this record. We took time off [from] our jobs to hike and camp the Appalachian Trail and [followed] up our adventures there in a log cabin in Chattanooga, TN, where we converted the entire living room into a writing studio,” says Kids vocalist and bassist Joshua Diaz about the band’s upcoming debut album, Rich Coast. “We played old spaghetti westerns and kung fu movies on silent – films we watched as a kid – as we documented musically the feelings of the adventures we just had, paired with lyrics inspired over the last few years of our lives.”

CultNoise Magazine • 8th April 2014

Diary of an Anorexic (Part 1 of 2)

Writer’s Note: Last week, I had the idea of writing a few diary entries from the point of view of someone with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by the restriction of food. As someone who is currently recovering from anorexia, I have seen and heard pretty much all the stereotypes placed upon someone with it, and feel these entries might open some eyes and show readers the reality of the disorder. It’s a two-part series, with each part focusing on a different journey: the first part on the disorder’s development and part two on one's recovery from it.