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Still singing the Blues: The artists and instruments that defined a genre
The melancholy blues are an enduring sound as much thanks to the artists that popularised the genre as the specific instruments that set the blues apart.
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Blue Monday: What we still don't know about Van Gogh
A legend and enigma, Van Gogh still enraptures the world. But there are many things about him that still remain a mystery.
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How movies turn ordinary objects into something magical
With the help of Expert in Movies, TV & Animation Luud Smits, these are some examples of pedestrian movie props that were given a new life.
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What happens to our money when a head of state dies?
Beyond enduring a period of national mourning, a country must grapple with the bureaucracy of reprinting currency that reflects a new era – and bid goodbye to an old one.
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Space scandal: The letters that were never meant to reach the moon
Aboard Apollo 15, a plan for space profit had earthbound consequences; exposing a delicate business ecosystem that tarnished the venerated image of the astronaut and NASA.
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Queen of philately: A history of Elizabeth II's stamp collection
Beyond horses and cars, Queen Elizabeth was a purveyor of stamps and her collection has rightfully accrued legendary status in the philately world.
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How the Orient Express became the world’s most famous train
Espionage, glamour, literature and murder catapulted this train journey to global fame and a reputation that still fascinates today.
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Pictures of power: queerness in ancient and classical art
Rather than something that was obscured, homosexuality was depicted by classical artists of ancient Greece and Rome as a sign of divinity, dominance and beauty.
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The forgotten history of men and high heels
Before Carrie Bradshaw proclaimed her love for heels, there were men who adored them just as much.
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Glam rock records that challenged gender norms
Glam rock inspired musicians like David Bowie, Freddie Mercury and Marc Bolan, while also breaking a lot of barriers along the way.
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A history of emeralds in three iconic women
From Ancient Egypt to 20th-century Hollywood, emeralds have long been a glittering symbol of womanhood.
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Navigating the unspoken: the importance of taboo art
Rather than glamourising problematic topics, ‘taboo’ art form plays an increasingly important role in combating jaded social constructs and creating dialogues around them.
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Why are vintage watches so valuable?
Two experts explain how vintage watches retain—and often increase—their value after years of use, and highlight the most valuable timepieces on the market.
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Revisiting the fiercest rivalries in Winter Olympics' history
We spoke with our Sports Memorabilia expert Marc Jans to revisit some of the Winter Olympics’ fiercest rivalries and the times when more than just the prospect of a medal got under a competitor’s skin.
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A history of Sex and the City’s fashion in three legendary pieces
The show’s outfits were insightful, iconoclastic and always iconic.