Tristram Hunt: ‘In the era of fake news, museums allow a better understanding of truth and history’
The director of the V&A on the institution’s expansion into east London, the antisemitism row in the Labour party, and the changing role of museums
The director of the V&A on the institution’s expansion into east London, the antisemitism row in the Labour party, and the changing role of museums
Thomas Heatherwick’s ‘kissing’ roofs top a new high-end shopping mall in the old coal sheds. But why does the whole King’s Cross scheme not quite feel real?
Exports of Cognac have continued their steady rise. Cognac is at the top of the major appellations. Cognac Exports Set New Record in 2017-2018. For the fourth straight year, exports of Cognac have continued their steady rise, with an increase of 8.2% in volume and 5.4% in value1. The previous record of cognac bottles shipped … Read more
Bringing the Viking age of exploration to life in today’s age, Draken Harald Hårfagre is the world´s largest Viking ship sailing in modern times. The major sail maneuvers are the main reason why Draken needs a crew of about 34 people. The Vikings were accomplished navigators, artisans, traders and story tellers, but their greatest triumph … Read more
New ARX-05 prototype race car debuts during 2017 Monterey Car Week Acura teased its newest race car, the Acura ARX-05 (Acura Racing eXperimental, generation 5) prototype, to be fielded by the legendary Team Penske in 2018.The ARX-05 will be revealed during the prestigious Monterey Automotive Week, beginning at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering (August … Read more
The first innovative motoryacht in Van der Valk’s new BeachClub range is the 19.05-metre BeachClub 600. This unique concept by Van der Valk Yachts dispenses with the traditional engine room, installing the propulsion system (by patent protected) aft in the area of the swim platform. Called Van der Valk BeachClub, the innovative line is the … Read more