A new book on the history of the Alamo says we have been telling the wrong version of the story for over 200 years.
“Forget the Alamo” is a new book by authors Bryan Bur
An ever sensitive topic though it remains, slavery films in Hollywood have no doubt risen the last few years in public profile, from '12 Years a Slave' to 'Django Unchained,' and now the trend has reached TV. History will reboot the iconic 'Roots' miniseries as an all-new drama, but who from the original production will have any involvement?
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1937 – The Duke of Windsor marries American divorcee Wallis Simpson (More info)
1956 – City authorities in Santa Cruz, Ca. announce a ban on rock music at public gatherings (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its historic journey (More info)
1904 – St. Louis, Mo. hosts the first Olympic Games in the United States (More info)