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Science
The number one is a simple yet powerful number. It is a single stroke on a sheet of paper yet the very key to advancing civilisation. The origins of this number are shrouded in mystery, nevertheless, its profound impact on humankind remains unmistakable. The first solid piece of evidence proving
Politics
The influx of images and footage from Israel and Gaza streaming on our phones serve not only to document the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas but also play a significant role in shaping its narrative. Horrific and disturbing images of slaughter, genocide and violence have flooded the Internet, depicting
Culture
It is a chilly Saturday morning under a sombre grey sky and the persistent drizzle of rain. The entrance to the Vincent Van Gogh Alive Exhibition poses an amusing challenge: a door bearing a sign in Swedish: “Pull the door. HARD!” With enough willpower and strength, the door manages to
Culture
Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky (7 May 1840 - 6 November 1893) was a Russian composer of the Romantic period. He was also the first Russian composer to become well known internationally with music that would make a lasting impression for nearly a century succeeding his death. His most famous works are
Culture
Anne Raven Wilkinson, born in New York City on February 2, 1935 was an American dancer who is credited for having been the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. How it all Started Wilkinson became fascinated with ballet at a young age, after seeing
Ella Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 - June 15, 1996) has always been a prominent figure in the world of jazz. She is often referred to as the “The First Lady of Song”, “Queen of Jazz” and “Lady Ella.” Rightfully so, as she was the most popular female jazz singer in
Culture
Most famously known for his piano composition ‘Gymnopédie No. 1’, Erik Satie has been praised by historians for having paved the way for minimalism in classical music. His witty and unconventional musical style had a profound influence on 20th century music, particularly in France. The Life of Erik Satie Erik
Culture
Yayoi Kusama is a 94-year-old contemporary Japanese artist whose primary medium is sculpture and installation. She is also active in painting, performance, filmmaking, fashion, poetry and fiction among other arts. Her artistic language is a fusion of minimalism, surrealism, pop art, and abstract expressionism, embedded with profound autobiographical and psychological
Culture
Fanny Mendelssohn was born into a rich family in Hamburg on the 14th of November in 1805. Her father, Abraham Mendhelsson, worked as a banker and provided a comfortable life for his family. Her mother, on the other hand, was a distinguished pianist and singer who took a great interest
Culture
Climate Activists Destroy Important Painting at the National Gallery in the Name of Justice On Monday 11 a.m., two members of the Just Stop Oil group entered the National Gallery in London and used emergency hammers to strike the glassthat protected a 17th-century painting by Diego Velazquez. The painting,
Culture
Early Years Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) found her artistic muse at a very young age. Born into a prominent Swedish aristocratic family, she spent her summers at the Adelsö island manor on Lake Mälaren, where she developed a profound connection to nature and the elements that would later inspire her
Culture
Dr. Michael R. Hayden: The Wild Goose Chase for Missing Family Heirlooms Dr. Michael R. Hayden, a distinguished geneticist at the age of 71, holds an impressive career as the founder of five biotechnology companies, the recipient of many admirable awards in the field of medicine and a professor at