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from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

These Gargantuan Construction Projects Were Too Big to Finish

Architectural ambitions can outpace resources, leading to significant unfinished projects that symbolize pride and planning failures.
Arts
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Rest as an Experience in a Space Rich with Symbolism: Insights from the Argentinian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale

The Argentinian Pavilion design emphasizes a silobag to reflect on cultural and economic themes in the context of the Venice Biennale.
Renovation
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

These Gargantuan Construction Projects Were Too Big to Finish

Architectural ambitions can outpace resources, leading to significant unfinished projects that symbolize pride and planning failures.
Arts
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Rest as an Experience in a Space Rich with Symbolism: Insights from the Argentinian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale

The Argentinian Pavilion design emphasizes a silobag to reflect on cultural and economic themes in the context of the Venice Biennale.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

North Korea dismantles symbols of reconciliation with South DW 04/30/2025

North Korea's ban on the song 'Glad to Meet You' signifies a broader trend of distancing from South Korea, reflecting heightened tensions between the two nations.
US news
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

New Medieval Books: The Donkey King - Medievalists.net

The double-sided nature of asinine symbology reveals that the donkey, often mocked, embodies both base materiality and transcendence, serving as a companion to both prophets and demons.
History
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Sweet Vs Savory: The Ultimate Matzo Brei Debate - Tasting Table

When it comes to preparing a delicious matzo brei meal, it's best to keep things simple. Between the beaten eggs, milk, and matzah mixture, there isn't a whole lot of wiggle room other than making sure the matzah has soaked long enough to become sufficiently tender for pan frying.
Berlin food
Graphic design
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Assad Defaced: Syrians Destroy a Dictator's Icons

The fall of Assad's regime led to the removal of symbols of his family's oppressive rule, providing a sense of relief to Syrians.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

A Diamond the Color of Blood Has Appeared in DC - Washingtonian

Some, like the people at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, will tell you the 2.33 carat diamond colored like the water of life that gushed forth from Ouranos after Kronos's patricide, is simply a gift from Ronald Winston, the son of famed jeweler Harry Winston.
DC food
Music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

An In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb' Playlist

A March playlist highlights the transition from winter to spring using lion and lamb symbolism in music.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Let's Get Philosophical About Truck Nutz

Truck Nutz symbolize evolving cultural meanings, often reflecting complex societal messages beyond their crude appearance.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Ukrainians show off their 'suits' after Trump's criticism of Zelensky's attire

Zelensky's military-style outfit choice sparked memes and criticism, reflecting deeper sentiments about leadership during wartime.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 months ago

Raven Tales of the Athabaskan (Dene)-Speaking Peoples

Raven is depicted in these stories as a supernatural entity who may be a wise man or a fool, illustrating the complex nature of his character.
History
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The Puerto Rican crested toad: The shy star of Bad Bunny's new album and a symbol of resistance

The Puerto Rican crested toad's newfound fame, largely due to Bad Bunny's short film, highlights its status as a symbol of resistance against environmental issues.
OMG science
fromtheconversation.com
7 months ago

Iconic Bird of American Horror Stories Faces Its Own Terrifying Fate

The whip-poor-will has a critical role in Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot,' representing themes of violence and foreboding yet is missing from film adaptations.
Writing
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