Andy Warhol's Never-Before-Seen Photographs of His Lover Jon Gould
Andy Warhol's public persona masked a complex romantic life shaped by his sexuality and relationships, significantly influencing his artistic expression.
My father Frank Habicht, the photographer who captured the heart and restlessness' of 1960s London
Frank Habicht captured the essence of 1960s London through his evocative photography of celebrities and significant moments, defining a generation and culture.
The 80s: Photographing Britain review a meandering look at pomp, protest and pork
The exhibition reveals diverse perspectives on 1980s Britain, challenging dominant narratives of the era.
I'm Not Everything I Want to Be review sex, fashion and addiction from Czech Nan Goldin
Photographer Libuse Jarcovjakova's story highlights her struggles with obscurity and her eventual recognition, showcasing her artistic evolution and connection to Prague's queer scene.
A twisted tale of strange sisters: Herve Guibert's photographs of his reclusive great-aunts in 1970s Paris
Herve Guibert's evolving relationship with his eccentric aunts led to a significant artistic exploration of their lives, captured in photographs and narratives.
My father Frank Habicht, the photographer who captured the heart and restlessness' of 1960s London
Frank Habicht captured the essence of 1960s London through his evocative photography of celebrities and significant moments, defining a generation and culture.
The 80s: Photographing Britain review a meandering look at pomp, protest and pork
The exhibition reveals diverse perspectives on 1980s Britain, challenging dominant narratives of the era.
I'm Not Everything I Want to Be review sex, fashion and addiction from Czech Nan Goldin
Photographer Libuse Jarcovjakova's story highlights her struggles with obscurity and her eventual recognition, showcasing her artistic evolution and connection to Prague's queer scene.
A twisted tale of strange sisters: Herve Guibert's photographs of his reclusive great-aunts in 1970s Paris
Herve Guibert's evolving relationship with his eccentric aunts led to a significant artistic exploration of their lives, captured in photographs and narratives.
Sara Zewde combines beauty and ecological function to revitalize Dia Beacon's neglected grounds, fostering a deeper connection to the landscape's historical narratives.
We're humanizing Manson': docuseries adds depth to a notorious criminal
Charles Manson's public image is challenged by new insights, revealing he was clean-shaven during his notorious crimes, affecting our understanding of his persona.
Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands' Review: The Wrong Stuff
The documentary mixes nostalgia with pop culture history but fails to provide a cohesive narrative.
It prioritizes superficial historical accounts over deeper analysis of boy bands' cultural impact.
We're humanizing Manson': docuseries adds depth to a notorious criminal
Charles Manson's public image is challenged by new insights, revealing he was clean-shaven during his notorious crimes, affecting our understanding of his persona.
Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands' Review: The Wrong Stuff
The documentary mixes nostalgia with pop culture history but fails to provide a cohesive narrative.
It prioritizes superficial historical accounts over deeper analysis of boy bands' cultural impact.
Romanesque churches' explicitly sexual carvings were the nobility's political propaganda'
The explicit carvings in Romanesque churches reflect a cultural openness to sexuality among the nobility in 11th and 12th century Spain.
Bambi Meets Godzilla: #38 on the List of The 50 Greatest Cartoons of All Time (1969)
The list of the greatest animated cartoons showcases the dominance of major studios while highlighting the value of indie films.
The endless denigration of the natives of Tierra del Fuego: Displayed in zoos and museums in Europe
Tierra del Fuego's indigenous peoples have faced a tragic history of colonization and exploitation, culminating in a recent publication detailing their plight.
Profs & Pints Alameda: Bridgerton and the Bodice-Ripper
Bridgerton highlights the historical significance and radical roots of bodice-ripper literature, challenging norms around gender, sexuality, and class.
Cindy Ngamba is the first medallist for which Olympic team? The Saturday quiz
Farfarout is the most distant known object in the solar system.
New Transit Museum exhibit celebrates 120 years of what the subway is' | amNewYork
The New York Transit Museum is celebrating the subway's 120th anniversary with an exhibit that highlights its significance to the city's identity and culture.
This Captivating Multimedia Exhibition Will Make You Feel Like You're In Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Exhibition in NYC offers an immersive journey through the cathedral's 850-year history using augmented reality.
Exhibition brings London HQ of Rastafarian faith back to life
The exhibition aims to dispel myths about Rastafarianism and highlight its cultural significance beyond Bob Marley.
'After Hitler': Changing German views of Nazism DW 09/26/2024
The article discusses the generational divide in Germany regarding Nazi sympathies and the continuing influence of Hitler's legacy.
Van Gogh's smoking skeleton and Munch's sickly sex-scapes: great artists' ghoulish sides revealed
Gothic style continues to endure, captivating audiences across various art forms by blending the supernatural with historical themes.
In the Middle Ages, Your Zodiac Sign Decided Your Days
Astrology, once a blend of science and art, significantly influenced medieval daily life and continues to resonate in contemporary culture.
New Transit Museum exhibit celebrates 120 years of what the subway is' | amNewYork
The New York Transit Museum is celebrating the subway's 120th anniversary with an exhibit that highlights its significance to the city's identity and culture.
This Captivating Multimedia Exhibition Will Make You Feel Like You're In Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Exhibition in NYC offers an immersive journey through the cathedral's 850-year history using augmented reality.
Exhibition brings London HQ of Rastafarian faith back to life
The exhibition aims to dispel myths about Rastafarianism and highlight its cultural significance beyond Bob Marley.
'After Hitler': Changing German views of Nazism DW 09/26/2024
The article discusses the generational divide in Germany regarding Nazi sympathies and the continuing influence of Hitler's legacy.
Van Gogh's smoking skeleton and Munch's sickly sex-scapes: great artists' ghoulish sides revealed
Gothic style continues to endure, captivating audiences across various art forms by blending the supernatural with historical themes.
In the Middle Ages, Your Zodiac Sign Decided Your Days
Astrology, once a blend of science and art, significantly influenced medieval daily life and continues to resonate in contemporary culture.
Why No One Wanted To Drink Bourbon In The 1970s - Tasting Table
Bourbon saw a decline in popularity during the 1970s due to generational rebellion and changing cultural attitudes.
How Nevada Popularized The Shrimp Cocktail - Tasting Table
Shrimp cocktail evolved from oyster cocktails due to cultural shifts and refrigeration advancements, becoming a quintessential American dish associated with gambling.
Why No One Wanted To Drink Bourbon In The 1970s - Tasting Table
Bourbon saw a decline in popularity during the 1970s due to generational rebellion and changing cultural attitudes.
How Nevada Popularized The Shrimp Cocktail - Tasting Table
Shrimp cocktail evolved from oyster cocktails due to cultural shifts and refrigeration advancements, becoming a quintessential American dish associated with gambling.
Your lawn could host an endangered ecosystem - High Country News
The Palouse Prairie, once a rich Indigenous ecosystem, has drastically diminished due to settler expansion, with less than 1% of its original land remaining.
50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
The 'Rumble in the Jungle' inspired generations in Congo, highlighting the significant cultural impact of Ali's victory.
The 5 scariest movie posters of all time
Horror movie posters have evolved through distinct aesthetic eras, reflecting changes in design and cultural themes while aiming to evoke feelings of dread.
What is Halloween and how did it originate in the US?
Halloween's traditions originated from a blend of Christian and Celtic customs, particularly influenced by All Hallow's Eve and the Gaelic festival Samhain.
The history of Halloween - how an ancient Celtic rite turned into 'gay Christmas'
Halloween is a celebration of creativity and self-expression, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals, with deep historical roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
Halloween's unique tradition DW 10/31/2022
Halloween blends ancient customs with modern commercialism, evolving from rituals honoring the dead into a global celebration of costumes and candy.
What is Halloween and how did it originate in the US?
Halloween's traditions originated from a blend of Christian and Celtic customs, particularly influenced by All Hallow's Eve and the Gaelic festival Samhain.
The history of Halloween - how an ancient Celtic rite turned into 'gay Christmas'
Halloween is a celebration of creativity and self-expression, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals, with deep historical roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
Halloween's unique tradition DW 10/31/2022
Halloween blends ancient customs with modern commercialism, evolving from rituals honoring the dead into a global celebration of costumes and candy.
La Grande Motte: A City of Modern Pyramids in the South of France
La Grande Motte features futuristic architecture that reflects deeper human experiences and is designed to be a family-friendly tourist destination.
This addictive website is a master class in feminist design history
Feminist Spatial Practices redefines feminism in the built environment, focusing on diverse methods of creation and understanding rather than simple representation.
This City Is the Epitome of Gothic Revival Style Architecture in America
Gothic Revival architecture emphasizes organic forms and asymmetry, contrasting with the earlier Greek Revival style.
How mid-century modern architecture took over the world
Mid-century modernism is a transformative architectural movement that shaped cityscapes worldwide between the 1950s and 1970s.
CAP 3000 Disco in Benidorm: The Futuristic Legacy of European Brutalism
CAP 3000 reflects Benidorm's architectural evolution and cultural shift towards Brutalism in the 1970s, highlighting the city's transformation due to mass tourism.
La Grande Motte: A City of Modern Pyramids in the South of France
La Grande Motte features futuristic architecture that reflects deeper human experiences and is designed to be a family-friendly tourist destination.
This addictive website is a master class in feminist design history
Feminist Spatial Practices redefines feminism in the built environment, focusing on diverse methods of creation and understanding rather than simple representation.
This City Is the Epitome of Gothic Revival Style Architecture in America
Gothic Revival architecture emphasizes organic forms and asymmetry, contrasting with the earlier Greek Revival style.
How mid-century modern architecture took over the world
Mid-century modernism is a transformative architectural movement that shaped cityscapes worldwide between the 1950s and 1970s.
CAP 3000 Disco in Benidorm: The Futuristic Legacy of European Brutalism
CAP 3000 reflects Benidorm's architectural evolution and cultural shift towards Brutalism in the 1970s, highlighting the city's transformation due to mass tourism.
Midas Man review Jacob Fortune-Lloyd is heartfelt as Beatles' kingmaker
The biopic portrays Brian Epstein's influential yet tragic life as the Beatles' manager, focusing on his identity and struggles with personal despair.
Friars get roasted at last as historic NYC clubhouse put up for sale
The East 55th Friars clubhouse is going into foreclosure, highlighting its financial struggles and rich comedic legacy.
Inequality was a feminist idea, before it was Rousseau's | Aeon Essays
Rousseau's early experiences with Madame Dupin shaped his philosophical insights and critiques of society, leading to a significant shift in his thinking.
The Peacock gastropub honors its historic legacy while providing high-quality pub dining in Islington.
America's Shifting Attitudes Toward Marijuana
The historical narratives around marijuana reveal deep-rooted myths that have influenced its criminalization, often rooted in racial and moral prejudice.
The Unfinished Business of Regret
Unfinished business in the Black community reflects systemic barriers and historical interruptions, impacting aspirations and identities.
Victorian ghost photographs amused viewers with spooky thrills
Ghost photography emerged in the 19th century as a mix of accidents and artistic ingenuity, transforming amusement into a commercial phenomenon.
His music has joy and energy. It is luminous': Steven Isserlis on the genius of Gabriel Faure
Gabriel Faure's lesser-known works deserve greater recognition, especially in light of the upcoming centenary of his death.
'Battle of Pavia' exhibit at SF's de Young Museum displays turning point in Italy's history
The Battle of Pavia tapestries highlight a pivotal moment in shaping Italy's borders and the course of European history.
Coconut Grove used to look like that? See photos of hippies, head shops, street life
Coconut Grove has evolved from a historic community to a modern nightlife destination, reflecting its diverse cultural heritage and ongoing transformations.
Surrealism movement turns 100 DW 10/16/2024
Surrealism emerged as a movement aimed at reshaping society and perceptions through art, led by figures like Dali and Breton.
Alvin Ailey's Silky Creatures of the Night
Alvin Ailey's choreography reveals the magic of night, showcasing how it transforms bodies and brings out true selves.
California Historical Radio Society in Alameda honors medium's legacy
Radio is transitioning into new forms like podcasts and social media, remaining relevant rather than dying.
The Challenges and Pitfalls of an 'Authentic' Medieval Wargame - Medievalists.net
Authentic medieval wargaming faces challenges due to outdated assumptions and the need for cultural understanding of medieval combat.
30th anniversary special! Gazza, Cantona, Roberto Carlos, Cloughie, Maradona and more PLUS El Tel tribute and our greatest covers ever!
FourFourTwo celebrates 30 years of football journalism with a special anniversary issue featuring iconic interviews and a celebratory event.
How a Russian spy tried to stop Hawaii from renaming a park
The historical park in Kauai, known as Russian Fort Elizabeth, is being re-evaluated to restore its original Hawaiian name, Paulaula, amid local support.
The Most Despised Jobs of the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net
Medieval society held specific views on contemptible professions, identifying jobs considered undesirable for moral, religious, and social reasons.
Celebrated again': Portrait of German jazz-age pioneers lost after Nazi takeover return to Berlin
The legacy of Weintraubs Syncopators, a celebrated jazz band from 1920s Berlin, is being revived with the display of a historic painting.
Ten surprises at the National Gallery's five-star Van Gogh exhibition
The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition highlights unexpected historical details about famous works, inviting art enthusiasts to explore the artist's legacy.
Celebrated again': Portrait of German jazz-age pioneers lost after Nazi takeover return to Berlin
The legacy of Weintraubs Syncopators, a celebrated jazz band from 1920s Berlin, is being revived with the display of a historic painting.
Ten surprises at the National Gallery's five-star Van Gogh exhibition
The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition highlights unexpected historical details about famous works, inviting art enthusiasts to explore the artist's legacy.
Reading Practice by Melissa Reynolds (Book Review)
The book examines how early modern readers interpreted natural knowledge through texts, significantly influencing their understanding of the natural world.
Four years before Grateful Dead's birth, lyricist Robert Hunter was taking notes on Jerry Garcia
The discovery of Robert Hunter's manuscript sheds new light on the early days of the Grateful Dead and its cultural impact.
Samurai sword master rates 10 samurai battle scenes in movies and TV
Seki Nobuhide Sensei rates samurai combat portrayals in media, emphasizing realism and historical accuracy.
Grounds for debate: Is tea or coffee the greener sip? DW 10/04/2024
Tea and coffee are integral to culture, economy, and social interaction despite being non-essential luxury goods.
The Brooklyn Museum celebrates its bicentennial with new exhibitions and events focused on community and cultural inclusivity.
Brooklyn Museum has a new look inspired by its 200-year history and architecture
The Brooklyn Museum is evolving its brand to better engage contemporary audiences while honoring its historical significance.
'Coming Home': Reviving Old Town Portland's rich and diverse history
The 'Coming Home' event series aims to reconnect communities with their historical significance and promote memory activism in Portland's Old Town.
The sprawling mural that depicts an unflinching people's history of Los Angeles | Aeon Videos
The Great Wall of Los Angeles showcases the history of the city from diverse perspectives, emphasizing the importance of communal art in public spaces.
Premium Content: The Brooklyn Museum turns 200
The Brooklyn Museum celebrates its bicentennial with new exhibitions and events focused on community and cultural inclusivity.
Brooklyn Museum has a new look inspired by its 200-year history and architecture
The Brooklyn Museum is evolving its brand to better engage contemporary audiences while honoring its historical significance.
'Coming Home': Reviving Old Town Portland's rich and diverse history
The 'Coming Home' event series aims to reconnect communities with their historical significance and promote memory activism in Portland's Old Town.
The sprawling mural that depicts an unflinching people's history of Los Angeles | Aeon Videos
The Great Wall of Los Angeles showcases the history of the city from diverse perspectives, emphasizing the importance of communal art in public spaces.
Iran's missile attack on Israel escalates regional tensions after Nasrallah's assassination.
Claudia Sheinbaum becomes Mexico's first female president, aiming to carry forward and innovate on her predecessor's vision.
Joe Boyd explores the global influences in music through his new book.
Free: Download Over 33,000 Sounds from the BBC Sound Effects Archive
Ludwig Koch contributed significantly to the BBC's sound archives, becoming a cultural icon in nature broadcasting after fleeing the Nazis.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Hana Ward's "Cowpea Consciousness" with Ochi Gallery Highlights Atlanta Art Week
Hana Ward's 'Cowpea Consciousness' explores historical themes of abundance and community resilience amidst challenges during Atlanta Art Week.
It's the Origin of a Million Conspiracy Theories. It Might Just Be the Answer for Lonely Men.
Freemasonry continues to influence modern social interactions, blending historical significance with contemporary relevance.
Westminster Abbey's Bronte Plaque Had a Typo for 85 Years. It's Fixed Now.
The Brontë sisters' names were finally corrected in Poets' Corner after 85 years, honoring their legacy in English literature.
San Francisco's turbulent history is built into the Portola Festival grounds
Portola Festival has transformed into a sold-out electronic music event uniquely situated at Pier 80, marking its significance in the San Francisco festival scene.
King Richard III's accent was more Yorkshire than posh, scientists say
King Richard III likely spoke with a Yorkshire accent, not the posh voice often portrayed in films.
Occult? Try upstairs! Inside the world's weirdest library, now open to the public
The Warburg Institute has transformed to focus on the study of global cultural history and the impact of images in society.
The New York Pizzerias We Still Miss
The decline of neighborhood pizzerias reflects a loss of culture and history in NYC, emphasizing the importance of tradition and adaptation in their survival.
Briefly Noted Book Reviews
Migrant workers at Tyson Foods face severe risks and intimidation, revealing systemic issues in labor practices.
Christopher Isherwood's life and work portray themes of identity, observation, and societal change.
The public image of gay men has been shaped by problematic "homosexual novels" - LGBTQ Nation
Finestère illustrates the struggles of a young gay man coming to terms with his identity in a post-divorce setting, highlighting themes of loneliness and tragedy.
The Menendez Brothers: What to Know Ahead of the New Netflix Series
The Menendez case remains polarizing as new media interpretations evolve public perceptions of true crime narratives.
Ryan Murphy's scripted series aims to shed light on the motivations behind the Menendez brothers' actions.
Stamps, sticks and stories: looking for traces of baseball in North Korea
Baseball, once popular in Korea, still leaves traces of its cultural significance among defectors, indicating not only memories but also ongoing, albeit limited, gameplay.
Woodstock '99 exposed the dark realities of a once utopian cultural festival, revealing the consequences of nostalgia against a backdrop of chaos and aggression.
The Brooklyn Potluck That Helped Black Literature Flourish
Intimate gatherings of Black women writers played a crucial role in shaping their literary contributions and cultural legacy during the golden age of Black women's writing.
Kids who migration left behind: The challenging rescue of children who have been victims of violence in Mexico
Eva Clemente's life story highlights the severe consequences of patriarchal control and the struggle for freedom faced by women in oppressive environments.