Tag: Blogposts
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Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights shows a world waking up to the future
With its giant strawberries and nudity, Hieronymus Bosch’s painting has been seen as a celebration and warning about sin – but it’s really about a Renaissance-era curiosity that helped better explain the world
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Louboutins, BMWs and designer handbags: what British police sell on eBay
Since 2009, forces across the UK have been flogging seized goods online – but who gets the millions they raise in the process?
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Why does Bill Gates want you to read The Myth of the Strong Leader?
The Microsoft billionaire’s annual reading list includes a 2014 study by British political scholar Archie Brown – a choice, he says, that was inspired by the US election
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In praise of … Top Chef, the Michelin-starred reality TV show
Heading into its 14th season the reality show for real foodies doesn’t need to deal in wine throwing and hissy fits, it’s far too good for deep-fried cliches
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Knock knock. Who’s there? The new generation of doorbells
From facial-recognition to dog power, smart technology has come knocking on your door. No, don’t get up …
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Tie me up! How the corset ditched sex and found fashion
Forget the associations of seduction. Add a shirt underneath a corset to wear the underwear item in a Prada-approved way