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However, her ideas felt constrained within a single movement. Her boundless creativity constantly sought new niches for expression. If Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) didn’t exist, we would have to…
is beneficial for your heart, muscles, and overall well-being. However, there’s one habit that can undermine these benefits: postponing your shower after a workout. Sweat left on the skin mixes…
The six-wheeled explorer Perseverance has discovered an intriguing on the surface of Mars that resembles either a battle helmet or a volcano. In a new image captured by the using…
In their latest project, the renowned architectural firm , founded by the legendary Zaha Hadid, drew inspiration from the stunning landscapes of Hong Kong’s suburbs. The massive eco-friendly sports complex,…
The Palazzo Balbi in Venice recently unveiled the for the upcoming Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. According to the Italian National Olympic Committee, these events will take place in February…
An amethyst set in high-quality gold-plated silver lay buried for about 600 years in the silt of an old ditch near Kolo Castle in the Opole Voivodeship of southwestern Poland.…
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Tripoli, located in the Buldan district of western Turkey, have uncovered a well-preserved luxury villa from the Roman era, dating back to the 4th…
Researchers from Yale University have suggested that the tyrant Caligula (12-41 AD) had a fondness for plants and was knowledgeable about their healing properties. Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus,…
The team from the underwater archaeology department of the Croatian Conservation Institute has confirmed a significant discovery on the floor of the Adriatic Sea. Near the Croatian island of Vis,…
According to Georgiy Georgiev, one of the discoverers of the site, the stone with its strange carvings is a prehistoric map of the night sky. This may represent one of…
During excavations conducted collaboratively by the Swedish Archaeological Service, the Västerbotten Museum, and the Skellefteå Museum, researchers uncovered a rare artifact on the Hedkammen ridge. This find showcases the exceptional…
A new study by archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that Neanderthals employed various cooking methods. Analysis of animal bones from two caves in northern Israel showed…
A team of archaeologists from the University of Hradec Králové, the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, and the research organization Archaia Praha has made an astonishing discovery. During archaeological surveys preceding…
Long before the Incas arrived in the Andes, a civilization known as Tiwanaku thrived in the region. An international team of archaeologists led by José Capriles from the University of…
A vibrant mosaic floor adorned with distinctive ancient patterns has been uncovered by a team of Turkish archaeologists in a residential building of the ancient city of Dara, located 30…
Recently, 22 long-submerged stone blocks were raised from the shores of Alexandria, Egypt. These blocks were originally used in the construction of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria (or Pharos), one…
For the past century, Egyptologists have believed that after the death of the powerful female pharaoh Hatshepsut, her nephew and successor sought revenge by smashing her statues, aiming to erase…
A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from an international team of archaeologists. They have uncovered ancient fortified settlements in the Arabian Desert that date back 4,000 years. These findings challenge the…
Henry Ford’s biography serves as a practical guide to management and an example of corporate social responsibility. Behind the achievements and paradoxes of one of the founders of the automotive…
The childhood nickname of the aristocratic little girl was “the Duchess.” In her youth, she became “Lady,” in marriage she was referred to as “Her Royal Highness,” after her divorce…
Beloved by women and respected by men, he gifted his Oscar to a friend’s son, healed from the loss of love through war, never gave autographs, avoided “societal servitude,” and…
This fascinating biography tells the story of how a “struggling elementary school student,” who lost his mother at the age of eight, compensated for his lack of knowledge at two…
A creative businessman who introduced innovative approaches to the art of commerce built his renowned tea empire while already being a well-known millionaire. Hailing from the impoverished neighborhood of Glasgow,…
Clint Eastwood’s first appearance on screen, 70 years ago, wasn’t even credited. It was his role as the “Man with No Name” that transformed him into a “star actor,” leading…
Many chapters of the life of John Lennon, the founder, co-author, vocalist, and guitarist of the extraordinary band The Beatles, which opened the doors to British rock, have been documented…
Frank Sinatra, the beloved singer of several generations of Americans, navigated his path in such a way that its conclusion was deemed a metaphorical “end of the 20th century.” Fascinating…
One of the brightest personalities in modern sports has become a popular brand, a symbol of resilience and unwavering success. Thanks to his driving skills and fearlessness behind the wheel,…
“God in a Pink Suit” is a unique phenomenon of the American stage. Elvis Presley’s rock and roll emerged as a cultural alternative filled with dancing, fun, and eroticism, becoming…
Why did the winner of France’s national film award and the Venice and Berlin Film Festival prizes struggle to make a career in Hollywood, and why did he choose not…
For a third of his life, the notorious French aristocrat and free thinker, who miraculously escaped the guillotine twice, spent his days in prisons and asylums. A rebel, radical, and…
“You just need to grow up, and a merciful God will leave you to your own devices,” – this metaphorical phrase from the writer and pilot may hold the key…
The world owes a debt of gratitude to the author of nearly eight hundred inventions in the field of electrical and radio engineering for the second (technological) phase of the…
Contemporaries described the author of the famous “Kiss” as “primitive yet sophisticated, simple yet complex, but always inspired.” This characterization by his acquaintance, journalist Bertha Zuckerhandl, can be considered objective,…
This creative “workshop” turned writing into a production line, branding his work alongside other authors. In crafting his historical adventure novels, plays, travel stories, and cookbooks, the creator of “The…
Jacqueline Kennedy served as the First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963 during the presidency of her husband, John F. Kennedy. In that brief time, she made…
O. Henry, with his characteristic humor, once advised: “The art of storytelling is to conceal everything that people are eager to know until your cherished views on unrelated matters are…
“The resources of youth are intellect, talent, and creativity,” insists the actress, who continues to dazzle on glamorous red carpets. “If you learn to harness this source, you can truly…
The true name of the founder of ancient Chinese philosophical thought is Kong Qiu, but his students knew him as Kongzi or Kong Fuzi, which means “Master Kong.” By the…
Three hundred years ago, a German philosopher was born who provided answers to the fundamental questions of existence: What can I know? What should I do? What can I hope…
The scandalous fate of the former shepherdess, who skillfully managed her natural “capital,” has inspired numerous works, including three historical novels by Alexandre Dumas. Rising from poverty through her feminine…
Since the mid-20th century, the glamorous figure of Eva Perón in Christian Dior attire has stood as a symbol of leftist ideals in South America, alongside the fiery “eternal revolutionary”…
What made one of the brightest stars of our time, Tina Turner, “simply the best” was not her achievements, but her losses. Throughout her life, she changed her name, faith,…
She transformed opera into dramatic theater, and the girl who had avoided mirrors since childhood became a model of aristocratic taste that captivated millionaires. “I didn’t have my own face;…
With 26 Oscars, Walt Disney holds the record for the most Academy Awards won by a single individual. His life can be summed up by his own words: “The hardest…
The holder of an honorary doctorate was no “ordinary storyteller.” Among the accolades of this member of the Royal Literary Society and foreign member of the Academy of Moral and…
Through music, films, books, and public speeches, the singer, composer, actor, director, producer, television host, and public figure has spent his life trying to convey to society what he believes…
One of the world’s most popular authors has surpassed even the legendary fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen in terms of publication numbers. This uniquely fated writer burst onto the…
The allure of art prevented the future fashion designer from completing his studies at the Institute of Political Studies, but it helped him conquer the world of high fashion after…