“Death is the only true democracy – everyone gets a vote, and no one can abstain.”(Hagens, 2001) The controversial “Real Human Bodies” exhibition, known for its plastination-preserved human specimens, has sparked numerous debates. Curator Gunther von Hagens’ wife, Angelina Whalley, stated that the exhibition was not intended to sensationalize, but
Year: 2025
“Rave has become the embedded soundtrack to effective public opposition to government, and people have learned a more sophisticated approach to non-violent direct action.” This music, with its ability to bring people of all classes, races, origins, etc. together, has transformed and been used as a tool for social growth
The Ghent Altarpiece, also known as The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb was stolen by two of the world’s most famous dictators, Adolf Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte. The painting was started in the 1420s and completed by 1432 by Hubert Van Eyck and Jan Van Eyck. The two brothers had
Influencer hauls celebrate “dupes” as a style choice. When does homage become trademark or copyright theft, and who gets hurt? The word “dupe” makes it feel harmless. You get the vibe of a luxury item without the price, not a big deal right? Well, the tag sells a look, not
People are constantly trying to find new and innovative ways to bring their ideas to life by bringing awareness to social issues around the globe. Throughout the years, the gaming industry has had a reputation for giving its audiences an immersive gaming experience and compelling storytelling that exceeds that of
AI has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon. We’ve seen its presence in education, the workplace, politics, technology, and even art. As AI becomes more advanced and continues growing we’ve seen an influx of AI generated art, videos, and even songs. Recently, the song “I Run” by HAVEN has reached high
On one of her consistent segments on The Montel Williams Show, self-proclaimed medium and psychic, Sylvia Browne, is asked to communicate with a woman’s husband who she lost tragically a few years prior, with his body never being found. Before the woman can finish, Browne interjects with a “psychic message”,
There’s a particular sensation you get when walking down Main Street, U.S.A. in a Disney park; a strange blend of nostalgia, comfort, and unreality. Everything feels familiar, yet nothing is authentic. The buildings are too clean, the colors too bright, the music too perfectly whimsical. It is a simulation of
Wicked, a classic broadway show that has been known for many years now has recently released a second film in its series and has become among the top categories for entertainment. The movie itself gained massive popularity for its casting of singer Ariana Grande. Many fans were instantly hinged to
Elongated. Lithe. Slender. Toned. Lean. Petite. These are all words commonly used to describe the “ballerina body”. For centuries, female ballerinas have been scouted for a long neck, legs and arms; a short torso; and a slender, lean build. These “classic ideals” have long sparked conversations around the lack of