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This is a poignant glimpse into the remarkable journey of Marilyn Monroe, from her childhood as Norma Jeane languishing in the foster system to her meteoric rise and untimely death as Hollywood's most legendary blonde bombshell. With empathy and wit, the piece traces the magic, tragedy, scandals, and enduring mystique behind both the woman and myth of Marilyn Monroe - one of fame's most incandescent yet cautionary tales.

Why are humans seemingly hardwired to worship gold? It is unique amongst metals: it is malleable, it doesn’t tarnish, and it shines like nothing else. Over time it has come to symbolise wealth and status. It can represent goodness and fidelity but also greed and lust. Financial educator, author and broadcaster Alvin Hall explores why we are so obsessed with this particular metal, and what it represents around the world - in terms of wealth and symbolism - both historically and now.

The horrifying true story of one of the first eight men to enter Auschwitz. Growing up in New York, Marilyn Shimon often visited her uncle in California. She saw his scars, gaped at his 31321 tattoo and listened to his horrific stories of surviving the Holocaust. However, she could not relate to the suffering he endured or understand the significance of his accounts until now.