The village of New Baris was built in 1967. It is home to small houses built of mud bricks. The buildings are decorated with arches, domes, and openwork walls. It was designed by an Egyptian architect, Hassan Fathy. His projects were simple, practical and a tribute to the culture of the region. For years, Fathy […]
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For modern man, the greatest value is undoubtedly freedom. It is a universal value cultivated by all societies, regardless of their cultural origin. Among all human aspirations, only two have received the highest ennoblement: the concept of love and freedom. In the name of freedom, many salutary ideas have been created, whole systems have been
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No other stimulant in history has left such a strong mark on modern culture as LSD. It has been used by both artists and scientists. Musicians and writers have found it a source of inspiration, while psychiatrists and chemists have been fascinated by its effects on the human mind. When Albert Hofmann first synthesised LSD
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Margaret Thatcher is a politician to whom no one remains indifferent. She was an expressive, uncompromising, and controversial politician. Some love her, others hate her. In the collective consciousness, there are two Margaret Thatchers that are difficult to reconcile – the freedom-loving Cold War heroine and the ruthless woman in blue. Over the years, many
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He was an architect, photographer, sculptor, and graphic artist. However, he owes his popularity to painting. His works could be admired at exhibitions in France, Belgium, Germany, and Japan. Zdzisław Beksiński cannot be mistaken with any other artist and it is difficult to ascribe his works to one specific style. It effectively escapes the established
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Fast fashion is about the constant release of new collections of clothes produced by cheap labour. Due to platforms such as TikTok or Instagram, the popularity of fast fashion has significantly grown in recent years. Influencers eagerly promote brands like Shein, Forever 21, or Zara but are they aware of what they are advertising to
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The SPD’s victory was supposed to be like a breath of fresh air after years of CDU/CSU rule. However, in the context of Eastern policy, Chancellor Scholz continues the tradition of indulgent treatment of the Russian Federation, the consequences of which have proved tragic. Germany’s refusal to provide military aid to Ukraine and its resistance
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its accompanying atrocities have been unanimously condemned by public opinion. In all this chorus of righteous indignation, an important voice was missing. The voice of the patriarch of the West. The bizarre diplomatic evasions employed by Pope Francis have caused consternation and anger among the faithful. There were comparisons to
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Do you consider yourself an ‘old soul’? Current mainstream music doesn’t appeal to you like the iconic hits from the past decades that your parents and grandparents introduced you into? Or maybe you’re just experimenting with new sounds and looking for something to expand your playlist? If so, we present seven artists whose works are
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