Architecture
November 29, 2015

Luxurious Korean Tent Pods Expand the World of “Glamorous Camping”

Some like to experience nature by getting up close and personal to the grit and grime, but for the rest of the population the answer lies in the trend of glamorous camping or “glamping” which combines the majesty of the great outdoors with the comforts of luxury travel. A South Korean company called Archiworkshop recently launched a tent series, appropriately titled “Glamping for Glampers”  that has a sleek eco-friendly (but still lavish)

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Creative Products
November 23, 2015

Snugly Sleeping Bag Looks Like a Life-Sized Bear

Japanese artist Eiko Ishizawa believes that every product has the potential to be both fun and functional–even when it comes to your average sleeping bag. In 2006, the artist heard that a bear had escaped from the Italian side of the Alps and made its way over to the Bavarian side. This creature was referred to as a problem bear and he started a huge debate.

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Art
November 20, 2015

1,700-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Discovered During City Sewer Construction Project

News of the discovery of a massive 1,700 year-old Roman mosaic was recently released to the public and press. The extensive and detailed mural is thought to have served as the living room floor in a villa of a luxurious and affluent neighbourhood during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Initially, a Northern section of the complex was uncovered in the 90's within ruins of the Israeli central city of Lod.

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