
History
A history of 20th century design in iconic decor
From Art Deco to postmodernism, this was the era of design.
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History
From Art Deco to postmodernism, this was the era of design.
History
Once the obscure ‘bathing box’ and now the modern bikini, swimwear fashion has grown in style are shrunk in size over the years.
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Throughout history, persuasive cartography has exploited our trust in maps to sinister ends.
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The humble light bulb changed the way we saw the world and inspired generations of art movements.
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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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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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These powerful, high-speed cars defined an era that car enthusiasts are still chasing to reclaim.
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Her legacy was nearly forgotten but now she’s finally getting the credit she deserves.
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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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Brazil’s footballing legend has had as much impact off the pitch as he had on it.
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Wendell Scott, the trailblazer who helped break down the colour barrier in stock car racing.
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These joyous depictions of festivity and otherworldliness are now coveted by collectors.
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History’s most primeval source of evil has preoccupied and charmed novelists over the years.
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These artefacts give us a glimpse into what ancient city style and celebrations entailed.
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These women were fearsome warriors who transcended societal norms and existed long before the establishment of the ruling samurai class in Japan.