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A brief history of art: from post-war to contemporary
In the second part of our history of art series, we dip into the major Western art movements and moments from 1945 up until the present.
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A brief history of art: from Old Masters to modern art
In the first part of our history of art series, we dip into the major art movements from the 17th century up until the early 20th century.
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The enduring romance of American muscle cars
These powerful, high-speed cars defined an era that car enthusiasts are still chasing to reclaim.
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Ann Lowe: the first Black American haute couture designer
Her legacy was nearly forgotten but now she’s finally getting the credit she deserves.
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How funeral cookbooks are actually a celebration of life
As much a commemoration of life as they are a meditation on death, funeral cookbooks are nostalgia-ridden reads that are surprisingly comforting.
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Pelé: the man behind the miracle
Brazil’s late footballing legend had as much impact off the pitch as he had on it.
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The black driver who made NASCAR history
Wendell Scott, the trailblazer who helped break down the colour barrier in stock car racing.
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Malick Sidibé: capturing life through a lens
A giant of East African photography, Sidibé’s photographs were a celebration of life and living.
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Remembering the lost art form of circus posters
These joyous depictions of festivity and otherworldliness are now coveted by collectors.
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The devil you know: exploring literature's fascination with Satan
History’s most primeval source of evil has preoccupied and charmed novelists over the years.
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Unbottling the drinking culture of the ancient Greeks
These artefacts give us a glimpse into what ancient city style and celebrations entailed.
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The forgotten tales of the female samurai
These women were fearsome warriors who transcended societal norms and existed long before the establishment of the ruling samurai class in Japan.
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The girl with 1000 faces: the story of Fornasetti
A look into one of Italy’s most timeless designs and the artist behind it.
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How Agatha Christie developed a penchant for poison
The queen of crime drew from her wartime past to shape one of her most lethal plot devices.
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The time Alfa Romeo built a flying saucer
The 50s’ obsession with the extraterrestrial inspired a space age-era car design.