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The Sydney Opera House construction was a famously fraught saga, but as the city’s landmark celebrates its 50th anniversary, former workers recall a vastly different atmosphere on site. Michael Elfick, a surveyor in his early 20s at the time, remembers the minimal safety precautions. He says workers strolled over the shells high in the sky …
Books That Challenge the Status Quo: A List of Powerful Titles Books have the incredible ability to transcend their physical pages and ignite change in readers’ minds and society as a whole. Some books have become iconic for their impact on society. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” compelled white northerners to confront abolitionism, Betty …
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Fall TV has kicked off in a unique way this year. The recent conclusion of the writers’ strike coincided with the start of autumn, bringing an end to almost five months of picket line marches. Since July, members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists have been striking for fair pay …
A renowned Dutch art detective, often referred to as the “Indiana Jones of the art world,” has successfully recovered six additional paintings, including a portrait of William of Orange and the earliest known depiction of a 7th-century king. Arthur Brand, who gained worldwide attention last month for finding a stolen Van Gogh painting hidden in …
In Unusual Move, John Oliver Addresses Violence in Israel and Gaza In a rare departure from his usual comedic format, John Oliver took a moment to address the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza before the intro to his show, Last Week Tonight. He acknowledged the severity of the situation and explained why he would …
When Vincent Namatjira was a teenager living in Perth as a ward of the state, he encountered a replica of the HMS Endeavour on a school trip. This ship famously brought James Cook to Dharawal country in 1770. Vincent’s teacher announced a prize for whoever could draw the ship, and Vincent eagerly got to work. …
Lynn Nottage, the Brooklyn-born playwright, may not be as busy as she was last year, but she currently has two shows running in London. The acclaimed playwright, who previously had three premieres in New York, is now focused on her latest plays, Mlima’s Tale at the Kiln Theatre and Clyde’s at the Donmar Warehouse. Clyde’s, …
Uche, a participant on season five of “Love Is Blind,” did not attend the reunion episode. Host Nick Lachey mentioned that Uche chose not to attend the reunion. Here’s a possible explanation for Uche’s absence from the reunion. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while …
To this day, the experience of growing up in central and eastern Europe is marked by political systems dominated by men, sexist stereotypes, strict beauty standards, and religious expectations. Zula Rabikowska’s documentary project, Nothing But a Curtain, delves into the themes of womanhood and gender identity in these regions. Rabikowska was motivated to undertake this …