May 24, 2019

How Haussmann Architecture Transformed All of Paris With Modern Buildings

As one of the world's most walkable cities, Paris makes wandering around an ideal way to experience life in the French capital. As you stroll along its streets, you'll encounter all kinds of eye-catching sites, like its world-famous metro entrances, one-of-a-kind storefronts, and, towering above the rest, its historic Haussmann apartment buildings. Designed by Baron Georges Eugène Haussmann as a means to modernize 19th-century Paris, these buildings have since become a symbol of the city's traditional charm.

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May 24, 2019

Interview: Incredible Split-Second Photo of Bald Eagle with Symmetrical Reflection

Amateur wildlife photographer Steve Biro has been photographing birds for the past 10 years. Intrigued by their behavior and pushed by his love for the outdoors, Biro spends hours each week honing his craft. On a recent trip to the Canadian Raptor Conservancy in Ontario, an interaction with a feisty Bald Eagle resulted in a photo that's been causing a sensation online.

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May 22, 2019

How Mondrian Won the Art World with Just Three Colors

A true master of modern art, Piet Mondrian was a risk taker whose bold, fearless choices allowed him to become one of the most recognized artists of the 20th century. His abstract paintings in red, yellow, and blue rely on lines and geometry to make a statement and are a far cry from the conservative Dutch art scene he came of age in.

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May 22, 2019

Novel Purses Let You Bring Beautiful Books with You Wherever You Go

You're not supposed to judge a book by its cover—but what about a purse? Illustrating that beautiful bindings are always in style, Elena Myloslavskaya of BAGatelle Studio crafts eye-catching clutches masquerading as charming editions of classic literature. Each of BAGatelle Studio's book bags offers a fresh take on an old masterwork, like The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett and Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote.

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