Natasha Lavender
School
University Of Birmingham
Expertise
British History, Women's History, Movie History
- Natasha writes in an engaging, informative style that can turn even dense historical subjects into a compelling read.
- Natasha loves researching a subject thoroughly.
- Natasha is interested in a wide range of topics.
Experience
Natasha has been obsessed with history — the more obscure the better — since she was introduced to the Ancient Egyptians at school in her native Britain. At the same time, she realized that she really enjoyed writing as a way to share the morbid (or otherwise) historical facts she was learning with a wider audience. She has been writing professionally since she graduated from the University of Birmingham (the British one) in 2013, with a first-class B.A. in English and American Literature. Her work has also been published by Looper, Cherry Picks, Good Housekeeping magazine UK, SELF.com, Elite Daily, and Hello Giggles.
Education
Natasha has a B.A. in English and American Literature from the University of Birmingham in her native Britain. Despite all that reading, the highest mark she got was for an essay on the second wave of feminism in America.
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Stories By Natasha Lavender
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My Cousin Vinny is one of those movies where, when it's on TV, you have to stop everything and watch it. But do you know the untold truth of My Cousin Vinny?
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It's Christmas movie month. These untold truths of "Love Actually" will make you want to go back and enjoy the film again.
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The very long cast list of "Love Actually" included actors you may have lost track of over the years. Here is what happened to the cast of "Love Actually."
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Sometimes, getting famous in one particular role means that people can't ever see you as something else. Here are the roles that completely ruined actors.
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Here's a closer look at why these actors were lied to for a scene.
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We want to think that the actors in our favorite romances are at least friends. But just because they sizzle onscreen doesn't mean they like each other off it.
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These movie deaths looked much different in the original script.
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From brutal fights that were too intense to hilarious moments that interrupted the flow, here's why these actor-favorite scenes were cut from the film.
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"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is unlike any other Disney movie. This is the untold truth of the darkest — and most gorgeous — Disney feature of the 1990s.
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The last few minutes of "The Umbrella Academy" Season 2 lays out enough teasers to put together some ideas about what could be coming in Season 3.
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Denzel Washington has enough power as an actor, producer, and general famous person to ensure that when he says he wants a scene out of a movie, it's gone.
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The characters in "Friends" aren't afraid of putting their money where their mouths are. As it turns out, the show's stars aren't either.
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Let's take a look at Steve Buscemi's filmography to reveal why Garland Greene from "Con Air" looks so familiar.
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Detective Benoit Blanc has a new case to solve, and now we know what he'll look like when he does it — well, at least for one scene.
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From auditions to unorthodox shoots and an unexpected reunion, here's the untold truth of E.T., the film about Hollywood's cuddliest alien.
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David Castañeda put in the work before becoming Diego on The Umbrella Academy. His upbringing almost didn't lead to a career in acting.
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Tom Hopper contains multitudes. It turns out: He's a lot more than just a gigantic brute.
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There are a plethora of Star Wars Easter eggs wherever you look, but some have remained hidden for years. Here are some you may have missed.
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Think it takes years to make a masterpiece? Wrong. The "Rick and Morty" pilot was written in a shockingly short amount of time, and we're here to explain why.
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Netflix's Sweet Tooth pays homage to Seven Spielberg ... a lot. These Steven Spielberg films heavily influenced Sweet Tooth.
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Even the unflappable Number 5 doesn't get every take right on 'The Umbrella Academy' ... especially when there's a wind machine involved.
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At the end of Friends Season 10, the group faced several massive shake-ups. Among all of that, what happened to Ross and Rachel's daughter, Emma?
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This is Chandler's worst moment on Friends... and naturally, it involves Janice.
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Jennifer Aniston can take credit for one of the funniest mid-argument comebacks "Friends" ever gifted us.
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"Pitch Perfect 2" is always good for a rewatch. But if you're looking for fresh material for rom-com night, there's another title you should check out.
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If you missed 1917 in theaters or want to experience it again, here's how you can watch it now.
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During its 10-season run, the main characters of Friends grew as people across multiple storylines. One storyline, though, remains a headscratcher to many fans.