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Behind the Scenes Chaos: The Impossible Filming of Apocalypse Now
If you could encapsulate madness in a film, Apocalypse Now would undoubtedly be the crown jewel of cinematic insanity. The filming...


Jólabókaflóðið, Iceland's Brilliant Christmas Book Flood Tradition
When the festive season descends upon Iceland, the nation transforms into a booklover’s paradise. Unlike the frenzied last-minute...


Picasso’s Guernica: The Painting That Spoke Louder Than Bombs
Most people know Pablo Picasso as the man who turned art inside out, the father of Cubism, the creator of wild, angular portraits, and...


Debbie Harry Painted by H.R. Giger: The Collaboration Behind KooKoo
In the spring of 1980, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, the creative minds behind Blondie, crossed paths with the visionary artist H.R....


When Muddy Waters and Sister Rosetta Tharpe's Played a Train Station in Manchester, England in 1964
On a damp evening of May 7th, 1964, a crowd of super excited music lovers gathered on a rain-soaked disused railway station platform in...


The Day Andy Warhol Was Shot By 'The Society for Cutting Up Men' (SCUM)
When Valerie Solanas entered Andy Warhol's sixth-floor office at 33 Union Square West on June 3, 1968, armed with two guns and consumed...


The Final Days of Van Gogh in Auvers
In the evening of July 27, 1890, Vincent van Gogh returned to his small room at the Auberge Ravoux in Auvers-sur-Oise, located north of...


Catherine The Great And Her Pornographic Furniture
Once upon a time, there was a lady named Catherine II, who ruled over Russia with sass and scandal for a whopping three decades....


How Edward Hopper “Storyboarded” His Painting Nighthawks
Edward Hopper's masterpiece, "Nighthawks" (1942), transcends mere representation to encapsulate a profound sense of mid-century urban...


The Lost Art of Cassette Design
Steve Vistaunet’s Pinterest is a treasure-trove of photos of exuberant cassette spine designs from the gilded age of the mix-tape,...


Album Covers With Deceased Band Members Removed
Death is a natural conclusion to all life, yet when it claims our beloved entertainment icons, disbelief often follows. From John Lennon...


The USS Indianapolis Monologue: Unravelling the Origins of Quint’s Chilling Speech in Jaws
One of the key and most chilling moments in the film Jaws comes when Shaw's character Quint delivers a harrowing four-minute monologue...


People That Found Themselves In Museums.
If I was ever confronted with my likeness in a museum I would freak.


The Teenager Who Saved A Man With An SS Tattoo
In 1996, a stirring incident unfolded as a black teenager bravely shielded a white man from an enraged mob, mistaken in their belief that...


Photoshop Used In Mysterious Ways: Musicians With Their Younger Selves
A bit more than a 10 year challenge, these images are strangely intriguing. I've no idea why though. The brilliance of images showcasing...


The Magnificent 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe From The Ralph Lauren Collection
Renowned fashion mogul Ralph Lauren proudly possesses one of Britain's most distinguished automotive treasures – the 1938 Bugatti 57SC...


Hear Dylan Thomas Recite His Classic Poem, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”
As a young child, Dylan Thomas enjoyed listening to his father, David John Thomas, reading Shakespeare to him before bedtime. Despite his...


Capturing Urban Spaces With Exploration Photographer David de Rueda
Embark on a journey into unfamiliar territory with urban photographer David de Rueda. David explores and photographs eerie abandoned...


The Alien Beauty Of Jellyfish In Alexander Semenov’s Photography
Alexander Semenov , a Russian marine biologist and underwater photographer, captures extraordinary images of deep-sea creatures. He is...


London’s 18th-Century Craze for Gin: A Spirited Journey
In the 18th century, London was gripped by a peculiar and intense fascination with a clear, potent spirit known as gin. This period,...


The Funeral Train of Robert F. Kennedy: A Journey of Sorrow Captured Through a Nation’s Lens
The image of a funeral train rolling through the American heartland is both sombre and symbolic. One such train—the one that carried the...


50 Years of The Rolling Stones Tour Posters: A Visual Evolution
The Rolling Stones are a band that really need no introduction, they've have been stages around the world for over 60 years. Throughout...


When People Accused “Life of Brian” of Blasphemy, Monty Python Wrote This Letter
When Monty Python’s Life of Brian was released in 1979, it was immediately surrounded by controversy. The film, which cleverly satirised...


Glorious Colour Photographs of London in 1972
All I know about these fascinating photos of London in 1972 is that they were more than likely taken by an American tourist. They are...
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