The Ocean is Full of Wonders We Barely Understand. Sponges are one of them.
Did you know that a glass sponge could live as long as 15,000 years? They…
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Name that Aesthetic: The Romance and Ruins of Lost Civilizations
If it took you this long to identify one of the most epic genres of…
Lake Maggiore’s Treasure Island of Marionettes
On the serene waters of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, nestled among the Borromean Islands,…
Meet Marianne and the Many Faces of the French Republic
If you’ve stepped foot in France you have probably seen her, the beautiful woman wearing…
Never Again Would There Be a Toga Party Like the Lost 1920s Delphic Festival
Every summer we run into the same problem: too many amazing festivals, too little time.…
The Day Coca Cola Came to France (and how Parisians Reacted)
“Things go better with Coke”? Not the French apparently– at least, not when Coca Cola first…
Reviving the Abandoned ‘Life of Pi’ Art Deco Pool in Paris
If you ever got around to watching Life of Pi you might recall the hero of the film,…
She Ruled Paris From Her Bed
The only place more frequented than the Eiffel Tower, according to 19th century Parisians, was…
How to Introduce Agnès Varda to the Next Generation
Agnès Varda throughout her career was seen as belonging to the older generation. A pioneering…
The Ghost of Francesca Woodman
In the decades since she jumped from a lower Manhattan high rise window at the…
Let’s Reminisce Over Airplanes That Had Piano Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Pubs, and Restaurants
Airlines today just aren’t up for a good party anymore. Look at those fancy folks…
The Marvelous Madness of Aloïse
Aloïse Corbaz lived a life outside the margins. Institutionalised, alone, and without any training, her…