Art
October 17, 2025

Dom Pérignon Taps Takashi Murakami for Vibrant Champagne Collection

Takashi Murakami is no stranger to brand collaborations. In the past year alone, the Japanese artist has launched not one but two product lines with CASETiFY; teamed up with the MLB for limited-edition baseball collections; and taken over Japan’s Harajuku district with Louis Vuitton. Now, he’s veering toward the beverage industry, joining forces with one of the world’s most prestigious Champagne companies.

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History
October 16, 2025

Secret Colosseum Passageway for Emperors Opens to the Public for the First Time in 2,000 Years

Visitors to Rome’s Colosseum will have a new area to explore thanks to the opening of a passageway that has been closed for nearly 2,000 years. The so-called Commodus Passage was a way for the Roman emperor to enter the famed arena safely. After a restoration that lasted 11 months, the area will finally open to the public on October 27.

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Wedding
October 16, 2025

These Disney Princess-Inspired Bridal Dresses Will Make You Believe in Happily Ever After

Disney princesses are some of the most iconic characters from childhood, but there’s no reason their magic can’t be appreciated in adulthood too. Japanese bridal brand KURAUDIA recently revealed a stunning Disney-inspired wedding dress collection, giving brides the chance to embody their favorite princesses on their special day. The new collection reimagines eight of Disney’s famous princesses, including Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Tiana, and Rapunzel.

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Travel
October 15, 2025

How Populus Seattle Curated a Dynamic Art Collection Where Everything Is for Sale [Interview]

Art in hotels can often be an afterthought, a way to simply cover the walls rather than an avenue to engaging with guests. But not with Populus Seattle. The luxury hotel is set inside a restored warehouse in RailSpur, a micro-district within the city’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. It boasts beautiful rooms, tasty food and drinks, and an art program unlike any other.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.