Art and antiques, alongside silk fabrics, animals and inventions, have always been the mainstay of the diplomatic gift, the entry point and sometimes the centre point for any communication.
"We wanted to build a place where you can learn about, and from, Theodore Roosevelt, where you can connect with friends and family and nature so you can decide what change you want to see in the world."
The conflict over Kashmir isn't just a territorial dispute for Pakistan; it represents an enduring historical and national obligation towards its Muslim population.
"That such personalised paintings should come to light less than a year on from Bernard's story being published - and 84 years after his death - adds weight to the opinion within the Dillon family that Bernard is determined to be remembered."
The entry in the annals for the year 775 is absolutely significant for the history of Westphalia, because this is where the people from Westphalia, the 'westfalaos,' are mentioned for the first time.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, and while it has origins in Mexico, the day is widely celebrated in the U.S. as a cultural festival.
The global concern with the historic minutiae of the conclave's closed, secret voting sessions is heightened by the current papal transition and public fascination.
"Over the four days I stayed at the newly opened Corinthia Bucharest in Romania's capital--fresh off a seven-year renovation and rebranding--I heard this line repeated by everyone, from the concierge to the servers who once visited the building as children."
The events of Easter week in 1916 not only displaced citizens like the Murphys but also influenced property policies in Dublin, reflecting the aftermath of public tragedies.
The bold façade of 45 Park Lane, featuring distinctive horizontal 'fins', not only guides the eye across the structure but also establishes a seamless connection to its luxe interior.
