Chris Riggio
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- Top Story - June 2023
The History of RavesTop Story - June 2023
From dungeons bunkers, to sublime warehouses and vast open fields—people find a way to rave in any location. Today, raves are grand productions with large budgets and operating crews. That was not always the case though; people used to hide from the police and authorities to rave. The act of partying in this kind of self-indulgent fashion originates from a point of rebellion, a behavioral trait that will likely never disappear. Before you learn about the things you should know before your first rave, find out how an alternative form of music sparked a cultural revolution, and become the impetus for the history of raves.
By Chris Riggio6 months ago in History
The 7 Best Italian Horror Films
Italy has given birth to some of the most influential horror movie trends in history. In particular I would like to highlight the sub genre known as Giallo that became popular in the 70's, as well as the Grindhouse gore flicks that followed in the 80's.
By Chris Riggio3 years ago in Horror
The Department of Truth: The Most Important Comic of 2020
The Department of Truth is a truly fascinating piece of sequential art and something that I haven't been able to stop thinking about since I read the first two issues. Today, misinformation regularly runs rampant across social media, giving birth to a plethora of new conspiracy theories for people to consume; an interesting and often amusing byproduct of the Trump/Fake-New era. But what if these conspiracy theories had the ability to take on a life of their own if enough people believed them? This is the concept this book sets out to explore.
By Chris Riggio3 years ago in Geeks
The 5 Best Political Books to Read Before the 2020 Election
As we approach the 4th quarter of the most divisive year in recent history, the 2020 presidential election draws near, bringing with it yet another wave of anxiety and tension. With a great deal of well written and informative political books available it can sometimes be hard to know where to start, what I decided to focus on for this article was newly published books that are relevant to whats going on in American politics right now. This list contains some of the best political books written in 2020 and is a great starting point for readers who want to dive straight into the issues pertaining to our current political climate and become more informed voters.
By Chris Riggio3 years ago in The Swamp
