Art
Rome, the Church of Sant’Ignazio, Andrea Pozzo, and the social media apocalypse
Rome, the Church of Sant’Ignazio, the wonders of Andrea Pozzo, and the aberrations of the selfie zombies
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Art
Travel
Michelangelo’s Madonna of Bruges (Bruges)
Why is a masterpiece by Michelangelo in Bruges? History, style, and mysteries of the Madonna of Bruges, the only sculpture exported by...
Art
The Monreale Cathedral (Palermo): a Norman and Byzantine Treasure
Monreale Cathedral: an in-depth guide to one of the greatest medieval masterpieces, combining Norman architecture and Byzantine mosaics in 12th-century Sicily.
Books
David Attenborough and Premature Ejaculation
David Attenborough, Google and Premature Ejaculation
Books
Review of the book “Adventures of a Young Naturalist: The Zoo Quest Expeditions”, by David Attenborough.
Review of the book "Adventures of a Young Naturalist: The Zoo Quest Expeditions", by David Attenborough.
Ethology
Are Humans on the Sharks’ Menu?Understanding Great White Shark Predatory Behavior and Shark Attacks
A critical look at great white shark behavior: shark attacks, predation cases, and the limits of the mistaken identity theory.
Diving
Diving in the Maldives: Everything You Need to Know
Diving in the Maldives: if you want to wake up to ABBA playing in the background while whale sharks cruise below you,...
Travel
The Temple of Abu Simbel: Monumentality and Awe
Abu Simbel explained — Ramses II, Nubia, divine kingship, monumental rock-cut temples, and the extraordinary UNESCO engineering feat that saved them from...
Travel
The Hagia Sophia Basilica in Istanbul (Turkey)
In-depth guide to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul (Turkey): history from Byzantium to the Ottoman era, architectural innovation, mosaics and visitor experience.
Travel
The Basilica Cistern of Istanbul (Turkey): the ancient vestiges of subterranean Constantinople
The Basilica Cistern of Istanbul, the ancient vestiges of subterranean Constantinople: history, structure, and visitor experience
Travel
The Glassmakers of Murano (Venice): History, Art, and Craft of an Island That Made Glass
Analytical guide to visiting Murano glassworks in Venice: history of Murano glass, furnace visits, authentic vs souvenir tips, and practical advice for...
Travel
Tips for visiting the Herculaneum excavations.
An in-depth guide to visiting Herculaneum: the 79 AD eruption, extraordinary preservation, key sites, and practical advice for thoughtful travelers.