World War II

If you have seen the movie The Chronicles of Narnia, there is a trail that may look familiar in northern Michigan that is known as "The Narnia Trail."

Many former Michigan drive-in theaters have been swallowed up by nature, making us forget they even existed. Here are a couple of them...

A Michigan-born patriot who served as a sailor during the Pearl Harbor attack and lost his life will finally receive a proper burial in Hawaii.

Slip in a coin, out comes a sandwich...or pie...or salad. Automats were a rage, especially after WW2 and Michigan had their share. Here's some brief automat history and some photos...

Milky was portrayed by a salesman for Dupont paint until it finally wore him out. Here's some background on that wildly popular Detroit TV show...

From the 1890s until after WWII this was a favorite getaway. Now it's a neighborhood. Details and a few photos are here...

It's quick, but this failed Chrysler Tank Concept is now part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The testing is for the 80th anniversary reenactment of D-Day.

Would we remain part of the Country, or be under Empire Rule?

Opening in 1950, it lasted sixty years. Take a peek inside...