by CU Newswire | May 14, 2026 | Yesteryear
During World War II in Britain, the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS, now Royal Voluntary Service) played a key role in collecting kitchen waste (often called “swill”) for use as pig food as part of the national salvage and recycling efforts on the Home Front.
This was a practical response to wartime shortages. German U-boat attacks disrupted imports, so Britain needed to maximize domestic food production, including meat from pigs. Kitchen scraps, vegetable peelings, leftovers, etc…, were collected, processed (often boiled and sterilized into “pig swill” at special plants), and fed to pigs, helping reduce waste and support agriculture.
Households were encouraged to save scraps in “pig bins” (often communal street bins or individual ones). The WVS organized collections, awareness drives, door-to-door canvassing, and delivery to farmers or processing centers. Over 42,000 WVS members were involved in various salvage activities, including kitchen waste.
These photos were part of propaganda to encourage public participation in salvage schemes:
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by CU Newswire | May 14, 2026 | Yesteryear
In the mid-1950s, Venice remained one of the most enchanting and atmospheric cities in the world. Still largely untouched by modern development, the city moved at a slower, more graceful pace, with gondolas gliding silently through misty canals and the gentle sound of water lapping against ancient stone walls.
This was a golden period when Venice attracted a sophisticated crowd of artists, writers, filmmakers, and wealthy travelers. The elegance of the past lingered strongly: from the grand hotels along the Grand Canal to the fashionable crowds in Piazza San Marco. It was an era of refined beauty, where the fading grandeur of the city’s palaces mixed with a romantic, almost melancholic charm that photographers and cineastes found irresistible.
Enjoy this nostalgic collection of photos that beautifully preserve the soul and timeless allure of Venice as it was in 1954.
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| A view of Ponte dell’Accademia and Chiesa di San Vidal, Venice, 1954 |
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| Boats on the canal, Venice, 1954 |
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| Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, 1954 |
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| Floridabar and Terrazza Sommariva, Venice, 1954 |
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| Grand Canal, Venice, 1954 |
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by CU Newswire | May 14, 2026 | Culture Pop!
Maggie Murdaugh’s murder is the center of the new Hulu miniseries, and now, her husband Alex’s conviction has been overturned. Meet the cast of the show, find out how many episodes there are and more here.
by CU Newswire | May 14, 2026 | Culture Pop!
Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko welcomed daughter Kaya before eventually splitting. Look back at their relationship history and more here.
by CU Newswire | May 14, 2026 | Culture Pop!
The overturning of Murdaugh’s convictions sparked debate across America. So, why did he allegedly kill his family as prosecutors continue to claim?
