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What do you know about horror of female traditions in Africa?
There are things that scare us even if we think about them, but to speak about such things is even harderk. The more we studied Africa, the more we surprised. How can women be subjected to torture so terrible? Why and who commits a terrible ritual in lives of African women. Let's...
15 books that you have to read this summer!
Yaa Gyasi, Homegoing Gyasi’s brilliantly conceived, artfully written first novel spans nearly three centuries of African and American history. She begins with two half-sisters born of the same mother in different villages on Africa’s Gold Coast. “Separated sisters,” Gyasi writes, “are like a woman...
Tragedy with grandson of Alla Pugacheva: Nobody expected such
24-year-old son, Vladimir Presnyakov and Christina Orbakaite were hit by falling scenery on the show "Muz-TV 2015. Gravity ", which takes place in the capital of Kazakhstan. Llater it was emerged that Presnyakov was crushed by decoration when he was doing selfie. Artist photographed against the...
How Game of Thrones became a hit
The fantasy epic slowly became a cultural phenomenon over two decades. Why did it face such a long road to success? Even as far back as 1996, Game of Thrones was fighting its own hype. Yes, George RR Martin’s A Game of Thrones, the book that formed the basis of the blockbuster HBO television series, came out 20...
Welcome to Versailles, the BBC’s steamy new period drama set in the court of Louis XIV
With scenes of sex, murder and conspiracy within the opening minutes of episode one, Versailles, a new 10-part television series that delves into the private lives of Louis XIV and his court, could never be described as "demure". Add to the aforementioned raunchiness an unprecedented £24 million budget (twice as...
What Marilyn Monroe’s secret diary reveals about the star
The notebooks and jottings of Marilyn Monroe reveal a sensitive, cerebral character with a poetic soul. On what would have been the star’s 90th birthday, Lucy Bolton takes a look. One of the reasons why Marilyn Monroe remains such a potent and visible icon of beauty and glamour is because she never grew old in front of...
Queen’s 90th birthday bunting BANNED after health and safety cops say it’s dangerous
HEALTH and safety officials have been branded 'Little Hitlers' after warning bunting to mark the Queen's 90th birthday will be banned at a town's carnival organisers wade through mountains of red tape. Lostwithiel’s annual carnival could be less colourful this year after authorities declared the public...
Thailand Tiger Temple: Forty dead cubs found in freezer
Forty dead tiger cubs have been found in a freezer at a Thai Buddhist temple accused of wildlife trafficking and animal abuse. Police and wildlife officials started an operation on Monday to remove all the living tigers at the Tiger Temple. Pictures from journalists at the scene posted to social media showed the 40 cubs lined...
Before she had a beard: See the amazing transformation of Conchita Wurst from male singer to Eurovision diva
The amazing transformation from male singer to bearded diva has turned Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst into a global superstar. An audience of around 170million people across the world watched the Austrian triumph when she was awarded a staggering 290 points for her performance of Rise Like a Phoenix in Copenhagen on Saturday...
Prince George, Duchess Kate Spotted in Candid Moment at Horse Trials
Prince George is growing up. The third-in-line to the British throne, who turns 3 on July 22, was spotted with his mother, Duchess Kate, over the weekend at the Houghton International Horse trials near the family's Norfolk base at Anmer Hall. Duchess Kate, 34, was seen holding onto Prince George's tiny hand with the...
RUSSIANS bids farewell to a great singer
Concerts of the singer has canceled. According to representatives of the artist, the whole point is that the newly Sofia Rotaru was photographed with a Ukrainian flag. This photo was taken, together with her family for the holiday of Independence of Ukraine. Sofia Rotaru is a citizen of this country. She...
The haunting image of the «sea cemetery»
How can we remember those who drown at sea? Kelly Grovier looks at a floating memorial to Syrian refugees who have died in the Mediterranean. The death at sea of a loved one is a fate that haunts survivors with particular horror. This week, photos circulated in social media of a temporary memorial off the coast of Turkey,...
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