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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 footballing legend has 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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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.
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Exploring the kimono: a tapestry of Japanese society
Beyond being beautiful garments, kimonos have long been a marker of one’s identity and place in the world.
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An introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy
In China, calligraphy is as much an art form as it is a means of unpacking one's personal character.
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The most expensive diamonds in the world
Getting your hands on these gemstones promises to be a labour of love and money.
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Posters from the lost world of the great ocean liners
The arrival of air travel signaled the end of the great ocean liners, but they left behind a striking visual history.
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How Harley-Davidson inspired a cult following
Clever marketing and a passionate following have helped this brand become more than its motorcycles.