In 1981 David Byrne and Brian Eno collaborated on My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts - an album of great import and significance in the history of music.

On 18th August a new album from the pair will be released on this website. As of today there is a track available for free download. picked by pocksucket 2 months ago

A collection of photos comparing a place about 100 years ago to the same place today picked by muppet 9 months ago

My first post here on Plime. Thought I'd go with something easy. Praying to deities this isn't a dupe. picked by Blankspace73 8 months ago

Join our Man, Lewis Black this Monday, February 18th on the History channel for an in depth look into humor and the way we see it today, and how it got there. Im guessing its going to be a bit like the Aristocrats, minus the Vulgarity. This site is full of videos and great comedians performing great jokes.

I am super excited. Preview clip here! picked by MUPpetMAKer 8 months ago

Former 'The View' co-host Meredith Viera joined the Today show permanently today. She took over Katie Couric's spot and NBC hopes to continue being the top rated show. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

In the history of our solar system, for the first time in 95 years, a month has gone by without a single spot forming on the sun’s surface.
(Notice: This report is out and FEMA hasn't responded yet) picked by Bornbad 1 month ago

An illustrated chronological history of the development of motion pictures. Covering 2,500 years leading to the discovery of cinematography in the 1800's. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Today is the Jewish fast day that precedes PURIM. No eating today, but Drinking and Hamantashen tonight. picked by z144man 7 months ago

A new test being offered by a British company can determine an individual's history with alcohol during the past months -- or even years. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

40 Years ago today, the Legend Johnny Cash recorded one of his most popular songs in the same place it shares it's name with, Folsom Prison Blues.

The video is from the Prison performance, see the full song from his 1990 performance here. picked by muppetmaker 9 months ago

One year ago today, we lost The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. He was a man of great talent and will be missed. Here is James Brown in the Boston Garden - April 5th, 1968 picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and many of his dreams remain unfulfilled picked by buddha 6 months ago

Just past teatime in London today (or about 10 a.m. Eastern time), Elizabeth II will become the oldest monarch in Britain’s history, surpassing Victoria, who was 81 years, 7 months and 29 days old when she died in 1901. picked by mandolinorange 10 months ago

With $50 and a plane ticket to Haiti, one can buy a slave. There are more slaves on the planet today than at any time in human history. Adjusting for inflation, in 1850 a slave would cost roughly $30k to $40k. Today you can go to Haiti and buy a 9-year-old girl to use as a sexual and domestic slave for $50. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Charles M. Schulz penned his last Peanuts comic, that were published 8 years ago today. Here they are.

He died the same day. picked by MUPpetMAKer 8 months ago

A monthly series dealing with the early history of American Jewry. Particular emphasis will be placed on those who struggled to maintain their religious observance in an environment that was drastically different from the one prevalent then in other parts of the world.

*follow numbered links at the bottom of page to get to the various parts of this series. Interesting history.* picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Of all the military bugle calls, none is so easily recognized or more apt to render emotion than the call Taps. The melody is both eloquent and haunting and the history of its origin is interesting. There is an urban myth about its origins. Here is the real history of Taps. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Amazing site. Professor creates a site about famous trials throughout history from the 399 BC trial of Socrates to the 9/11 trials of today. Very impressive and quite informative and a bit addicting. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

An ancient volcanic super-eruption, one of the largest known in Earth's history, may not have devastated the world and humanity as much as once thought. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

While nearly all rappers today sport awfully gaudy jewelry, there are some artists who have taken things to another level of ridiculousness. Today we salute a few of these absurd-o-bling sporting gentlemen: picked by leopoldogolba 9 months ago