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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.
Inspiration
How to style your home in Gothic Drama
Create a moody, romantic and enchanting space of your own with this interior style.
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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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Getting to know the garagistes: the wine cult of France
These independent winemakers gave the industry something new and spectacular to sip on.
History
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.
Industry Trends
The biggest trends from New York Fashion Week
For the Spring/Summer 2021 season, expect dressed-down wear and escapist looks.
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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.
Interviews
Attic stories: Welcome to the world of Thomas Eyck
Chance, childhood and a love for artisanship brought design and Thomas together.
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What is photography?
A brief introduction to the art form and the key figures to pay attention to.