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Art, Culture & Design

A collection of 72 issues

The Embezzler's Trove: How a Banker's Crime Scattered a Legendary Art Collection Across Europe

Giampietro Campana, a 19th-century bank director, used embezzled funds to build a colossal art collection. His crime led to his exile and the forced sale of his treasures, which now form the core of collections in the Louvre, the Hermitage, and other world-class museums.

History Art, Culture & Design Biography & Personal Stories

Forget Dracula: Meet Sava Savanović, The Serbian Vampire Who Terrified a Nation

Long before Dracula, Serbian folklore had Sava Savanović, a miller-turned-vampire. His story, written 17 years before Stoker's novel, inspired the 1973 Yugoslavian horror film *Leptirica*, a movie that has haunted generations and cemented its own terrifying legacy.

Literature & Books Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design

More Than a Mascot: The Shocking Truth Behind Six Flags' Mr. Six

Remember the dancing old man from the Six Flags commercials? Mr. Six became a cultural icon in the early 2000s. The surprising truth is that the energetic character was played not by an elderly man, but by 29-year-old British choreographer and professional dancer, Danny Teeson.

Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design Business & Economics

Kiviak: Unpacking the Fermented, Bird-Stuffed Seal Delicacy of the Arctic

Kiviak is a traditional Greenlandic Inuit delicacy made by fermenting hundreds of seabirds inside a hollowed-out seal skin for months. This unique preservation method creates a pungent, cheese-like dish rich in nutrients, essential for survival and celebration in the harsh Arctic winter.

Food & Lifestyle Art, Culture & Design Geography & Places

That's Not Crying: The Truth About the Man on the Cover of 'A Little Life'

The iconic cover of Hanya Yanagihara's 'A Little Life' is widely believed to depict a man crying in agony. In reality, it's Peter Hujar's 1969 photograph 'Orgasmic Man,' a raw portrayal of sexual ecstasy, chosen for its profound ambiguity between pleasure and pain.

Art, Culture & Design Literature & Books

The Pavlova Wars: Unraveling the Sweet Mystery of a Trans-Tasman Dessert

The Pavlova, a meringue dessert named for ballerina Anna Pavlova, is fiercely claimed by both Australia and New Zealand. While the debate rages, research suggests its true origins are European, predating the iconic dancer's tour and making this a truly international affair.

Food & Lifestyle History Art, Culture & Design

Hollywood's Age-Bending Secret: How Johnny Depp Was Older Than His On-Screen Mother in 'Blow'

In the 2001 film 'Blow,' Johnny Depp was surprisingly five years older than Rachel Griffiths, the actress who played his mother. This fascinating bit of movie trivia highlights the magic of performance, makeup, and Hollywood's unique approach to casting across different ages.

Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design

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