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Superfans: the story of how Polaroid came back from the dead
For a while it looked like Polaroid was going to cease production, then the company’s fans staged a rescue operation.
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How Jean Paul Gaultier redefined gender
The French designer turned sartorial gender norms and the fashion world on its head.
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The most expensive books ever sold
They say you can't put a price on a good book, but these works proved that some of us can – and a sizeable one at that.
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The universal appeal of Yayoi Kusama
Kusama’s interactive and kaleidoscopic dreamworlds have cast a polka-dotted spell upon the world.
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The world’s oldest watch brands
Get the measure of these centuries-old timepieces, many of which hail from Switzerland: the watchmaking capital of the world.
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The characteristics of Bauhaus
Bauhaus and its principles left a lasting legacy on the world of art, architecture and design.
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The story of the woman who invented the road trip
What began as a publicity stunt to promote a struggling car manufacturer, turned into a story of the world's first road trip.
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Grace Coddington: the overlooked creative force behind Vogue
Behind Anna Wintour, another woman created some of Vogue's most celebrated editorials.
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The most influential female characters in comics
From the superhero who co-founded the Avengers to Marvel's first Pakistani American protagonist.
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The stories behind iconic 20th century furniture design
From ‘De Stijl’ to Minimalism, we’re taking a look at the stories behind the 20th century’s most iconic furniture designs.
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A history of Rolls-Royce in three cars
From aeroplanes to the imposing Phantom VII, we look at the cars that saved the Rolls-Royce reputation over the years.
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The Oscars: a glittering history of necklaces
For star-studded attendees and accessories, there's no better place than the Academy Awards.
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A history of kitchenware in three remarkable objects
Including old apple peeling machines, which when used became something of a team sport.
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What makes the Harley-Davidson motorcycle so special?
The Harley-Davidson has come a long way since its beginnings in a tiny shed in Milwaukee.
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The history of Spain’s most ambitious publishing project
How Spain’s first encyclopedia became, for a while, the world’s greatest academic resource.