Category archives: Art & Culture

World Theater Day 2016

29. February 2016
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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The 27th of March was proclaimed World Theater Day in 1961 by Austrian International Theater Institute. Following the tradition many different theaters celebrate the day through a open day featuring discussions with the audience and many exhibitions. A special feature of the day are the many „messages“ by many different people...

Children as accessories – a good thing?

28. February 2016
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Some fairly superficial celebrities and wealthy couples seem to be on cloud nine as soon as they get children, which is basically a good thing. However, it seems that those wealthy and fashion-loving parents define parenthood a little differently than us mortals do. Sometimes, it seems that having a child...

Academy Awards: White Washing

26. February 2016
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The United States of America are often described as a rather cultural diverse nation and as a great example for different races to peacefully coexist. But considering the so-called White Washing, this is not always an accurate depiction of the nation's reality. White Washing describes a phenomenon which occurs at the...

The Best Home Wellness Routine

25. February 2016
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While the summer tempts us to go outside, we usually have no other choice than to stay at home during rainy winter days. So, the best thing is to simply relax from all the stress around us. A great movie or a nice book are good ways to use time...

Military Equipment through the Ages

25. February 2016
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Despite modern civilization’s overall pacifist attitude, war has always been a pillar of human history. In fact, there has never been a period of peace since the first homo sapiens roamed the surface of the earth. Since war certainly seems to be the most crucial mechanism to solve a conflict...

Indigenous Jewellery – Scarring, Lip Plates...

24. February 2016
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Humans have always striven for paying tribute to their culture by carrying out rituals and by wearing symbols to emphasize their connection with their people or religion. While Christians wear crucifix pendants around their necks, there are a variety of indigenous peoples that participate in more extreme forms of culturally...

The craziest spy gadgets – why they used sa...

22. February 2016
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[caption id="attachment_130866" align="aligncenter" width="800"] KGB Spy Klaus Fuchs[/caption] As from the beginning of the Second World War until the late 80ies, spies were considered highly effective superweapons hired from secret services in the long-lasting war between the nations for hegemony. Particularly during the Cold War, spies were absolutely vital if a...

Red as a manly color

21. February 2016
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Today, red is considered a girl’s color just like pink. Believe it or not, in the past red and pink used be regarded as fairly masculine colors. Red is a very powerful, aggressive and passionate color, no matter from which perspective you look at it. For this reason, a multitude of...

Trend: Berry Cocktail

20. February 2016
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Good alcohol needs to be drunk straight or you can use it for a delicious cocktail! However, there are a few things you have to keep in mind in order to create a really good one! With the right equipment and the right drinks, everything is possible. Homemade cocktails often...

(Deutsch) Soja Anatoljewna Kosmodemjanskaja

19. February 2016
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Zoya Anatolyevna Kosmodemyanskaya , born 1923 and executed in 1942, was a Russian partisan and resistance fighter that became an icon of resistance against the fascist invaders in the Second World War. Zoya joined the Komsomol, the youth organization of the Soviet Union at a young age. In 1941, she voluntarily entered...

Marc Quinn – Busts made of Blood

17. February 2016
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The British artist Marc Quinn gives his all to create stunning artworks. His works are the result of blood, sweat and tears, literally. The former flatmate of Damien Hirst (yep, the artist who had a shark killed to preserve it in formaldehyde for the sake of art) is apparently not...

The unique genetics of red hair

17. February 2016
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Being blessed with a red mane, you certainly stand out from the crowd. Girls with red hair are considered as graceful, elegant and seductive. But did you know that red hair is a recessive characteristic trait caused by a series of mutations in the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) on the...

The Bloody Nanking Massacre

16. February 2016
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Dreaming of becoming a superpower, Japan attacked China on 7 July 1937, starting the Second Sino-Chinese War. Since China simultaneously descended into civil war, the Middle Kingdom could barely withstand the attack. When the Japanese military arrived before the gates of the former capital Nanking, they were initially met with strong...

Champagne from Germany -  Rotkäppchen

15. February 2016
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Champagne, a symbol of decadence, luxury and pompousness, actually is a product from Champagne, a region in France that is known for creating high-quality sparkling wines. One of the most popular champagne brands in Germany however comes from Freyburg which is considered the German capital of champagne-growing. Founded in 1856,...

Valentine’s Day in Japan

14. February 2016
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The land of the rising sun seems to be obsessed with western culture, which is very astounding considering the beautiful traditions which the Japanese people managed to maintain to this day. Nevertheless, Valentine’s Day, a stereotypically western tradition, is one of the most anticipated holidays in Japan. We can even...

The most important ball in history

13. February 2016
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On 15 June 1815, a history-changing event was held in the house of the Duke of Richmond, Charles Lennox, in Brussels. There, the Duchess of Richmond had a ball planned, that historians later called the most important ball in history. Today known as the Duchess of Richmons’s Ball, it went...

The Vienna Opera Ball

11. February 2016
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For many celebrities, the Vienna Opera Ball is one of the most important events of the year. It is one of THE top events where celebrities like to romp about. Not only is the location extremely stunning, but the entire program is also impressive. This is an event that bursts...
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