Artists have a unique ability to see beauty all around them, whether this be a picturesque landscape like 'The Starry Night' by Vincent Van Gogh and 'The Hay Wain' by John Constable, or a portrait like the 'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci and the 'Laughing Cavalier' by Frans Hale. This allows them to produce works of art that capture complex human emotions into a single still image.
A Link To The Past – A Brief History About Cufflinks
Written by Jason DisleyWe sometimes forget the impressive history behind some elements of fashion and style. From the earliest evidence of woven fabrics, bone embroidery needles and shell jewellery, to the overhaul of manufacturing methods in the Industrial Age. Embellishments have evolved, and some styles have fared better than others, and have proven to remain for centuries.
Bayern Munich: Why It’s Too Soon to Talk of a Football Power Shift
Written by Chris BaxterThere have been lots of nice things written about Bayern Munich over the last few months, and rightly so. From the moment the 2019/20 Bundesliga season resumed in mid-May to the Champions League Final in late-August, the Bavarians smashed through their opponents like a wrecking ball.
50 Most Shocking Moments in World Cup History
Written by Video of The WeekAre you a huge soccer/football/futbol fan? Check out these 50 most shocking and crazy moments from World Cup history. What do you think is most shocking?
Hate Crimes and the Risk of Becoming an Orwellian State.
Written by Staff ReporterIs there a line between Freedom of Speech and Hate Speech? This article will summarise the case R v Rogers (2007) UKHL which was an Appeal from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).
Shirley Veronica Bassey was born in 1937, in Tiger Bay, Cardiff. Her father was a Nigerian seaman and her mother came from Yorkshire. Tiger Bay was a tough neighbourhood and Shirley was the youngest of seven children. At age two her mother was left a single parent.