Pope John Paul II was shot in St. Peter’s Square on 13th May 1981, in front of thousands of pilgrims attending his weekly general audience. Struck multiple times at close range, he collapsed in his Fiat Popemobile, as panic swept through the square.
The gunman was Mehmet Ali Ağca, a 23-year-old Turkish national with a history of political violence (an accom ... Show More
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Richard I's Awkward Wedding Night
Richard the Lionheart was a bachelor into his thirties, but finally got hitched on May 12th, 1191, at the Chapel of St. George at Limassol, Cyprus. His Bride? Berengaria of Navarre, daughter of King Sancho VI - a key ally in extending his Kingdom across Europe. Sure, he may have ... Show More
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May 11
Dynasty's Flamboyant Finale
With big hair, big drama, and even bigger shoulder pads, Aaron Spelling’s primetime soap-opera ‘Dynasty’ defined the 1980s. But, by May 11th, 1989, the show’s popularity was waning - and, even though the showrunners didn’t know it, ABC broadcast what was to be its final episode. ... Show More
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Cocaine + Caffeine = Coca-Cola
John Pemberton launched Coca-Cola from a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, on 8th May, 1886. Legend has it that a serendipitous mishap had led to the addition of carbonated water, transforming the medicinal tonic into a fizzy beverage that would capture the public's imagination. But ... Show More
12m 26s
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Vikings S:5 Ragnarok E:20 Review
Blood, Ragnorak, and self-destruction! The climax of #VIKINGS did not disappoint as Kattegat was turned upside down, pitting brothers against brothers! The future King Bjorn Ironside saves the day, but what happened to the evil King Ivar? Join James Simmons, Steve Egbert, and Al ... Show More
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AFTERBUZZ TV -- Vikings edition is a weekly "after show" for fans of History's Vikings. In this episode, Jaco Vienings, James Simmons, and Kari Lane discuss episode 15 of Season 4. ABOUT VIKINGS: Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historical drama television series written and created ... Show More
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Vikings S:1 | A King’s Ransom; Sacrifice E:7 & E:8 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Vikings edition is a weekly "after show" for fans of History's Vikings. In this episode, Jaco Vennings, Kari Lane, and James Simmons discuss episode 7 & 8. ABOUT VIKINGS: Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historical drama television series written and created by Michae ... Show More
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"New Beginnings; The Prophet" Season 6 Episodes 1 & 2 'Vikings' Review
Jaco Viennings, Lauren B Mosley, and Al Gragg discuss the first and second episode of season 6 of Vikings where Lagertha makes a profound life choice, and Bjorn experiences the pressures of leadership on the return of Vikings. ABOUT VIKINGS: Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historica ... Show More
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Vikings S:5 | Homeland E:3 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Vikings edition is a weekly "after show" for fans of History's Vikings. In this episode, James Simmons, Stephen Egbert, and Kari Lane discuss episode 3. ABOUT VIKINGS: Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historical drama television series written and created by Michael H ... Show More
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Vikings S:5 HELL; The Buddha E:15 & E:16 Review
Episodes 15 and 16 bring politics, death, new lands, religion and bloody treachery. Ubbe realizes one of Ragnar’s biggest dreams, while Bjorn follows a different path and plan to retake what is his. Two of the biggest deaths since Ragnar and where the hell… is Lagertha!!! Join Ja ... Show More
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Vikings S:5 | A Simple Story E:9 | AfterBuzz TV AfterShow
AFTERBUZZ TV -- Vikings edition is a weekly "after show" for fans of History's Vikings. In this episode, Jaco Vienings, James Simmons, Al Gragg, and Kari Lane discuss episode 8. ABOUT VIKINGS: Vikings is an Irish-Canadian historical drama television series written and created by ... Show More
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Have Yourself a Scary Little Krampus
The imagery of Christmas in most Western countries is of pure wholesomeness with Santa Claus or St. Nicholas, presents, candy, lights, etc. But in central Europe, there is another figure in the mix, the horned devilish-looking character called Krampus, who doles out punishment if ... Show More
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