The Alamo wants your souvenirs and memorabilia for its new museum

Donors will be recognized on the Alamo’s website, and could also benefit from tax deductibles. SAN ANTONIO — Calling all collectors! The Alamo is seeking donations of your cherished memorabilia to be featured in the Pop Culture gallery portion of its still-under-construction Alamo’s Visitor Center and Museum, set to open in 2027. The goal, according … Read more

Alamo calls for memorabilia donations to display at new exhibit highlighting pop culture influence

Donors will be recognized on the Alamo’s website, and possible recognition in the Alamo museum. Donors may also benefit from tax deductibles. SAN ANTONIO — Calling all collectors! The Alamo is seeking donations of cherished memorabilia to be featured in the Pop Culture gallery at the Alamo’s Visitor Center and Museum, set to open in … Read more

Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ dies at 94

NEW YORK – Albert S. Ruddy, a colorful, Canadian-born producer and writer who won Oscars for “The Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby,” developed the raucous prison-sports comedy “The Longest Yard” and helped create the hit sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” has died at age 94. Ruddy died “peacefully” Saturday at the UCLA Medical Center, according to a … Read more

US vows more returns of looted antiquities as Italy celebrates latest haul of 600 artifacts

ROME – Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S., including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at 60 million euros ($65 million), that were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums, galleries and collectors and recovered as a result of criminal investigations. U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell, … Read more