When you hear the name ‘Jane Austen’, what do you think of? Women in beautiful, Victorian dresses? Men in top hats? Impeccable manners and courtships? In today’s fast-paced world of the Internet of Things, the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Big Data, we tend to fall into the trap of conducting our romantic relationships in an […]
Sci-Fi Books That Predicted The Future
Science fiction is a genre that is forever changing and evolving, always one or more steps ahead of where the world is right now. What might’ve seemed like pure fiction 100 years ago is often completely old-school and ridiculous now. That’s all down to the way that technology has grown and changed, and how it […]
The Most Expensive Works Of Art
The art world is well known for being a playground for the rich and famous; those collectors that are able to fork out countless thousands in order to take home a piece that speaks to them. But even among this elite group, there are a handful of collectors that are so wealthy that they’re able […]
Artworks That Define The Renaissance
The Renaissance saw its beginnings at the end of the Middle Ages in Europe, which was about 1400. Painters and poets, and a myriad of other artists, began to show more interest in the classical styles of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It was a period of prosperity for politics, science and the artistic fields.
The World’s Most Expensive Cameras Of All Time
Anyone with photography experience will attest to the fact that setting up with the correct camera equipment can be very expensive, especially if the person is hoping to make a career out of it. The camera body is just the start, but a good lens, a tripod, SD card, and so much more is needed […]
Historical Books That Changed The World
There’s a strong argument to be made that books are the reason that we as a species were able to lift ourselves above the other creatures that we share the earth with. The ability to read and write is still one of the most important in the world and allows billions of people to learn […]
The Biggest Museums Anyone Can Visit
There’s an argument to be made that the bigger a building is, the more likely it is to be interesting to explore. And while this might not apply to skyscrapers so much, large museums are definitely worth spending a day checking out. Museums are hubs of learning and give us an incredible view into the […]
How To Become a Modern Photographer
For many, the allure of becoming a professional photographer is a strong one, and it’s not difficult to see why. The ability to capture moments that will last forever in perfect clarity can take a few years of practise to get right, but it can be a fascinating and fulfilling profession that thousands of people […]
The Top Unmissable Museums Throughout Africa
Africa is a continent overflowing with history, culture, and adventure. Despite many of its countries having difficult pasts, the vast majority of the people of Africa have done everything they can to boost their respective countries, which includes building incredible museums that are open to the entire world. For those that are planning a trip […]
Facts About The Author Of The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is best known for his novella Le Petit Prince, translated into English as the Little Prince. However, unlike many other authors, his life was not spent behind a typewriter in his study.