William Silvester
Most of Bill's writing over the past few years has been for the philatelic press and consists primarily of columns and articles about the history of people and events depicted on stamps. He has had over 250 articles and columns published in his freelance career. His most recently published historical articles are After the Trent Affair published by Military Heritage, Royalty of the World, a monthly feature published by Global Stamp News, Tracing the Canadian Roots of Armistice Day published by Canadian Stamp News and At the Movies: Walt Disney published in Learning Through History Magazine. Bill is an ardent philatelist and Disneyphile as well as a freelance author and amateur historian. His book about Harry Potter Collectibles entitled Harry Potter Collectors Handboook was published by Krause Publications in September 2010. A second book, Solo Wargames Campaigns is expected soon as is an updated version of his Handbook of Disney Stamps.
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Disney's Tinker Bell on Postcards
Since Disney first brought Tinker Bell to the screen in 1953 she has blossomed into an international celebrity with TV and film and Disneyland appearances.
May 18, 2010
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Pinocchio's Daring Journey in Disneyland
Based on the 1940 film, Pinocchio, this is the newest of the Fantasyland dark rides and it employs some spectacular special effects.
May 14, 2010
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Legend of Perseus
Two films have been made about the exploits of the Greek hero, Perseus. Entitled Clash of the Titans neither of the movies tells the real story.
Mar 25, 2010
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Alice in Wonderland in Disneyland
Long before Disney decided to make a live action version of Alice in Wonderland there was an animated film by the same name and an attraction in Disneyland.
Mar 10, 2010
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Mwambutsa IV, King of Burundi
In the three years after the country gained independence in 1962, three premiers died at the hands of assassins. The last fell while rebels stormed the king's palace.
Feb 6, 2010
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Mysterious Death of Yuri Gagarin
Conspiracy theories abounded when the young cosmonaut 's plane crashed on a routine training flight. Was it a plot or an accident?
Jan 15, 2010
- William Silvester
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Stamps Against Cancer
Statistics from the World Health Organization state that 12.5 deaths are from cancer. Using a postal tax stamp to fight cancer started in Ecudaor in 1938.
Dec 19, 2009
- William Silvester
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Mysterious Disappearance of Henry Hudson
Hudson was abandoned to his fate in the bay that bears his name. No trace was ever found, or was it? What happened to Hudson and his crew?
Dec 9, 2009
- William Silvester
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Jacques Cartier and Charlesbourg-Royal
Modern archeologists find a trove of artifacts at the site of Cartier's abandoned colony.
Nov 24, 2009
- William Silvester
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Gaspar Corte-Real
Close on the heels of John Cabot, Corte-Real disappeared seeking Asia and new lands for Portugal.
Nov 20, 2009
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