Britney Spears and Pop Culture

Britney Spears

Britney Spears is a famous name in pop music and culture; she started her career as a teenager during the late 90s and early 2000s. She is also known as the “Princess of Pop.”  Before debuting as a singer, Britney appeared in several stage productions and TV shows. In 1997, she got … Read more

Barack Obama and Pop Culture

Former US president Barack Obama

Pop culture is a term first used somewhere in the 1960s; however, several movements and personalities greatly impacted how pop culture was adopted or understood. One of these personalities who impacted pop culture is Barack Obama.  It wouldn’t be a lie if we say that Obama is one of the most famous … Read more

Unsolved High Profile Murders

Jack the Ripper

Murders are always disturbing, but some are even worse requiring the police to work for years to solve them. Unfortunately, in several cases, the authorities have come out to be unsuccessful. These murders have had created a lot of terror, horror, and panic amongst the public.  From Jack the Ripper to Tupac … Read more

Ultimate Guide to the 1920s

1920s Jazz Age

The 1920s were commonly referred to as the Roaring Twenties or the Jazz Age in North America and as the Golden Age Twenties in Europe. This is due to the economic boom that followed the First World War. It is also considered by the French as Crazy Years, emphasizing the era’s social, … Read more

What was 1920s Precisionism?

I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold - Charles Demuth

Precisionism is considered the first native style of art in the United States developed by American artists Edward Hopper and Charles Sheeler. This style of painting is inclined to using geometric spaces and applying smooth and sharp paint to portray elements of the growing industrialization and modernization in the U.S. Basically, Precisionism … Read more

What are Skateboarder Shoes?

skateboard

Skateboarder shoes or skate shoes are a type of footwear specially designed for skateboarding. It was first manufactured by Vans in the late 1960s in Anaheim, California to be used by skaters in Southern California where skateboarding was gaining popularity as a pastime. Since then, skateboarder shoes have evolved in terms of … Read more

Learn the Interesting History of the 1920s Flappers

flapper fashion

Flappers are one of the most iconic figures during the 1920s whose existence formed part of the hedonistic pop culture lifestyle of the Roaring Twenties. They refer to thin-figured women with short bob haircut, loose drop-waist dress, and glittering jewellery. While their lifestyle was considered scandalous during that time, they are considered … Read more

What was Madonna’s Fashion?

Madonna’s Fashion

Without a doubt, Madonna is the most iconic pop diva who has made a name both in top-chart music and in pop culture fashion. Since the launching of her career in 1979, Madonna has been popular for her exceptional talent in music production that she is often revered as the “Queen of … Read more

The Impact of Elvis Presley on American Culture

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Elvis Presley was an icon in the music industry. He ruled the American music industry for years, and his music stayed with the pop culture forever. According to the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley’s music made rock ‘n’ roll common throughout the world and made it the international language of pop everywhere.  He … Read more

How the Beatles Impacted Pop Music?

The Beatles Wall Art 

A discussion related to pop music and pop culture is always incomplete without mentioning The Beatles. The Beatles wasn’t just a rock band but a whole pop phenomenon that took over everything from magazine covers to dishes and could be seen on everything in the 60s. During the 60s, this English band … Read more

Actors and Actresses Who Are Also Scientists

Actors and Actresses Who Are Also Scientists

No, they are not actors and actresses who are essaying their roles as scientists in the movies or television shows (except one, who is a neuroscientist in reel and real life!). Meet the stars who are also real-life “brainiacs.” These super-smart people have finished their education with science-related degrees, taken careers in … Read more

Fascinating Facts about Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Fascinating Facts about Elvis Presleys Graceland

Since Graceland first opened to the public in June 1982 – almost five years after Elvis Presley’s death – the Memphis mansion has become a sort of pilgrimage site for Elvis’ fans. Since after his death in 1977, his only child Lisa Marie has been the owner of Graceland. While there’s so … Read more