Snap judgments: how Walter Iooss photographs sport icons
In this video we learn more about the split-second timing and mastery of the shutter, wielded by photographer Walter Iooss.
With half a century’s experience behind the camera, Iooss ...
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Long-lasting beauty treatments to try at home
By Katie Wright
For a long time it was all about at-home pampering with lockdown being the perfect time to embrace your inner beautician and try your hand at the ...
‘Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life’
Three Limassol artists come together to reflect on a dusting of how the world has treated us lately. MELISSA HEKKERS hears more about upcoming exhibition Dust
Three local artists come ...
Oils and fats: the ugly, bad and good
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
How to make a healthy, protein-packed Cobb Salad
This video teaches you how to make a delicious, protein-packed Cobb Salad.
This is genuinely a meal in itself, as it comes loaded with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, chicken, bacon, ...
Cruelty-free fabrics taking hold in luxury brands
Vegan and cruelty-free alternatives to animal skins and fibres are only getting more popular at the high end, with luxury brand Hermès having just partnered with California-based start-up MycoWorks ...
How does an archaeologist decide where to dig?
If you were an archaeologist, how would you decide where to dig?
Archaeological evidence that makes the case for a dig, can be as simple as strolling past clearly distinguishable ...
Offshore Banking – Things To Know
The world is a global village with companies and individuals constantly connecting and working together. Companies are no longer limited with their operations to a particular territory. Everyone has the ...
Noteworthy snubs among 2021 Oscar nods
The 2021 Oscar nominations are in, and there have been some high-profile snubs and surprises.
Director Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods‘ landed only one nod from the Academy in the category ...
How to keep rabbits warm in cold weather
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Innovative community service ideas for teens (part 1)
Hey kids, we know how important volunteering is to members of Gen Z.
We see you mobilising your friends and peers to create awareness about important topics like climate change ...
Lakeside luxury: Como’s lavish and historic residences
In this video, we pay our respects to four lavish residences, located on beautiful Lake Como.
Lake Como in northern Italy, has justifiably been described as one of the most ...
Oslo: Norway’s green and cultured capital of reinvention
In this video, we’re taking a pre-Covid trip to Oslo, Norway’s vibrant, self-confident capital that charms visitors with its relaxed and easy-going air.
Located between the rippling waters ...
‘Picking Peas’: the story of the lost and found Pissarro
Originally commissioned by Vincent Van Gogh’s brother, Theo, French impressionist painter Camille Pissarro’s ‘La Récolte des Pois’, also known as ‘La Cueillette des Pois’ (‘Picking Peas’), was ...
The scientists who are on a quest to reverse aging
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Ina Garten’s cheesy Cauliflower Toast
In this video, host of the Food Network’s ‘Barefoot Contessa’ programme Ina Garten, demonstrates how to turn the humble cauliflower into a delicious weekday appetiser or snack.
Follow along ...
DIY pottery: how to make plates from clay at home
Pottery is a popular hobby for many, and certainly many more have taken up the craft since global lockdowns swept the planet. In this video, we learn how to use ...
Earthquake experts debunk 13 tremour myths
In this video, Veronica Cedillos, director of GeoHazards, and Gerardo Suarez, a geophysical engineer with the National University of Mexico, debunk 13 myths about earthquakes and earthquake safety.
Among their insights: ...
Zendaya takes Vanity Fair’s notorious questionnaire
In this video, actress and singer Zendaya takes Vanity Fair’s notorious Proust Questionnaire and then reflects on her answers.
Through its origins as a parlour game, made popular by ...
Cat names that get your feline’s attention
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
The teen art prodigy taking the world by storm
In this video, we meet the inspiring, 14-year-old Aelita Andre, a teen artist prodigy.
See here in a mini-documentary that was produced while she was still 12, Aelita explains how she ...
The way of the fold: four elegant pocket square ideas
Pocket squares are a staple in men’s fashion to showcase personality while wearing a suit or sports jacket, with or without a tie.
But how to fold them for ...
After highly public spat last year, Erdogan makes overtures to Macron
By Dr Yiorghos Leventis
On Tuesday, March 2, Recep Tayyip Erdogan talked to Emmanuel Macron on a videocall. Listening to the conciliatory, if not amicable, address of the Turkish president to ...
Cairo: Egypt’s mighty gateway to a living history
In this video, we fly to Egypt’s mega-city capital, Cairo, where the constant buzz of its 21 million inhabitants permeates a landscape crammed with landmarks and monuments from its illustrious ...