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What is modern art?
With the help of modern art expert, Koos Weel, we tackle timeline, key figures, themes and why we love modern art.
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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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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
A wildly successful publicity stunt to promote a struggling car manufacturer, this is the 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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What makes a car a classic?
We looked into the factors that give these cars classic status in the market.
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The best Alfa Romeo classics to ever hit the road
We asked a classic cars expert to pick his all-time favourite Alfa Romeo models.
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How cinema transforms mundane objects
With the help of Movie Memorabilia expert Luud Smits, here are some of our favourite examples of pedestrian movie props that were given a new meaning in the eyes of the audience.
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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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Buddha poses: the meaning of Buddha statues' hands
From teaching to warding off demons, each hand sign has its own purpose.
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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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The surprisingly gruesome mythology of meteorites
A history of the mythology that has sprung up around meteorites.