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History's 'Vikings' Trailer: New Footage Takes Us Into the West

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:50:02 +0000

Unaccustomed to seeing historical fiction on the History Channel as we are, History's 'Vikings' seems more and more an intriguing new series worthy of carving out a new place in the TV pantheon. The original series will hit TV screens on March 3, 2013, and apart from the teaser and photos we've seen, the network has issued the most real footage yet in the latest trailer for 'Vikings.' Will you watch Ragnar Lothbrok sail into the west? Check out the new trailer for Vikings inside, and judge for yourself!

Sandwiches and cinema

slick — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:15:36 +0000

The greatest sandwiches in the history of cinema? Let the debate begin! Or not…

5 Famous Mexican-Americans

103GBF — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:11:29 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico, but is huge in the United States, truly making it a Mexican-American holiday. There are more than 31 million Mexican-Americans living in the United States, a substantial and strong part of the fabric of the US. Here's a quick look at five famous Mexican-Americans:

The History Behind Cinco de Mayo

103GBF — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:38:55 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. Most folks pull out the guacamole and celebrate with friends over margarita specials at their local cantina, but beyond the revelry of the fiesta, here’s a few things you might not know about the fifth of May holiday: Not Mexican Independence Day? A common misconception of Cinco de Mayo [...]

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Easter

103GBF — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:58:38 +0000

We imagine that at this point in the spring season, you've stocked up on loads of chocolate (or are anticipating a victorious post-Easter candy sale), faux grass and enough hardboiled eggs to live off of for the next six months. You've probably even posed with the Easter bunny, or at least passed one or two in the mall. But do you know why Easter is affiliated with such unique traditions?