From looting to oppression, the ‘Blitz spirit’ hid a mass of contradictions
As Saoirse Ronan stars in Steve McQueen’s new film set during the aerial bombings of British cities, historian Joshua Levine reveals the dangers of mythologising national stories when the truth is far more complex Daily Express :: Films Feed
Spirit Airlines crew hit as plane sprayed with gunfire and bullets enter cabin
Photos from on board the Spirit Airlines flight show bullet holes in the overhead bins and around the doors, after armed gangs fired on the aircraft in Haiti Daily Express :: World Feed
Graceland upstairs: Lisa Marie’s nights in Elvis’ bedroom ‘connecting with King’s spirit’
Graceland’s upstairs is off limits to public tours, but before she died Lisa Marie Presley would spend nights in here father Elvis Presley’s bedroom “desperately” trying to connect with the King’s spirit. Daily Express :: Books Feed
I visited one of England’s ‘most charming’ seaside towns – with a real community spirit
I spent a weekend exploring a seaside town in Kent which has been described as one of the region’s “most charming coastal towns”. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Elvis Presley’s ‘tremendous spirit of generosity’ shared by The King’s ex Linda Thompson
Elvis Presley’s incredible generosity has been shared by The King’s former lover Linda Thompson. Daily Express :: Music Feed
Elvis family on King’s spirit haunting Graceland: ‘Weird feelings’ in one special place
Elvis Presley’s family have shared spooky stories over the years of how they believe The King’s presence is still haunting Graceland. Disturbing claims have been disclosed of “hearing him calling me” upstairs in the Memphis mansion by his cousin, while his ex-wife Priscilla says the star “is still living at Graceland”. Daily Express :: Music […]
Elvis Presley: ‘His spirit is at Graceland’ Priscilla’s ‘sacred’ memories of King – WATCH
ELVIS’ ex-wife Priscilla Presley has shared her “beautiful” memories of The King at home at Graceland, as the Memphis mansion celebrates its 40th anniversary of being open to the public. In a special new video, the 77-year-old spoke of how she had to fight for the home to not be sold, and how “nerve-wracking” and […]
Elvis Presley’s spirit ‘is living in Graceland’ claims Priscilla ‘Trust me, I feel him’
ELVIS PRESLEY’s 87th birthday was celebrated at Graceland today, where his ex-wife Priscilla Presley made a “bittersweet” speech in his memory but claimed it’s “honest God’s truth” that The King’s presence is in the Memphis mansion 45 years after his death. Daily Express :: Music Feed
Expat couple spends Christmas in a van in Portugal- ‘difficult to get in Christmas spirit’
CHRISTMAS may bring to mind cosy winter festivities, families around the dinner table and huge Christmas trees, but some holidaymakers are celebrating very differently. Express.co.uk spoke to Aart and Eva, who are spending their first Christmas in a van. Daily Express :: Travel Feed