History
October 8, 2024

First-Known Romantic Photo of an Interracial American Couple Is Up for Auction

In 1967, a case called Loving v. Virginia declared the right to choose interracial marriage a constitutional personal freedom. While this monumental decision was soberingly recent, the history of interracial romance is long and often entwined with the struggle for equal rights for all. Societal and individualized racism faced couples, even well after legal bans were struck down.

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Creative Products
October 8, 2024

30 Great Amazon Prime Day Deals on Art Supplies and Creative Tools

Shopping aficionados rejoice: Amazon Prime Day is here. On October 8 and October 9, savvy shoppers will be able to save big on an incredible range of products, which makes it the perfect time to pick up an item to treat yourself or get a jump on holiday shopping. All you need to do in order to take advantage of the sale is sign up for Amazon Prime and then start browsing.

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Hotels
October 7, 2024

You Can Now Book a Night at the Iconic Prince ‘Purple Rain’ House on Airbnb

Prince left an indelible mark on the history of rock music. Among his greatest hits are “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” and “Let's Go Crazy,” which were part of the soundtrack to the iconic Purple Rain movie, released in 1984. As a tribute to this legendary artist, Airbnb is offering 25 one-night stays to Prince super fans (or “fams”) in the newly restored Purple Rain house.

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My Modern Met

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