The mobster Hollywood adored: Why was 1930s gangster Bugsy Siegel Tinseltown’s darling?

Whether it was the old guard such as Cary Grant, Clark Gable and Ava Gardner, or young pretenders like Tony Curtis and Frank Sinatra, Hollywood turned out en masse to Bugsy Siegel’s lavish parties. With his piercing blue eyes, handsome features, suave charm and impeccable wardrobe, Siegel was a match for almost any of them … Read more

Original Monopoly game prices were based on segregated 1930s Atlantic City, author says 

The original Monopoly board game was inspired by segregated Atlantic City in the 1930s with property prices reflecting deep racial disparities between white and black residents, an author has claimed.   Mary Pilon, who wrote her book The Monopolists about the hidden history of the beloved board game in 2015, argued that it’s property values ‘reflect … Read more

Covid could drag world back to the 1930s, Britain’s military chief warns 

Covid pandemic could drag world back to the 1930s as countries throw up nationalist barriers, Britain’s military chief General Sir Nick Carter warns The Chief of the Defence Staff fears global tensions and nationalism will rise He said the ensuing economic crisis could lead to global security challenges The 1930s saw the Great Depression, leading … Read more

Dame Judi Dench reveals she was named by a famous 1930s MEDIUM

Dame Judi Dench reveals she was named by a famous 1930s MEDIUM and that she believes in the spirit world due to ‘experiences she’s had’ By Eve Buckland For Mailonline Published: 10:04 GMT, 4 January 2021 | Updated: 10:04 GMT, 4 January 2021  Dame Judi Dench has revealed she was named by a famous 1930s … Read more

DIY novices spend £25,000 transforming their ugly 1930s semi-detached house into a colourful home 

A couple who found themselves priced out of buying their dream home have revealed how they spent £25,000 transforming their ugly 1930s semi-detached house into a colourful three-bedroom Insta-worthy home.  Clara McGillian, 31, and Nicholas Felstead, 35, from Bridgend, Wales, struggled to find a new-build home which would fit their budget, and decided to buy a … Read more