All articles tagged with #historical
This article reviews six notable new books that playfully challenge traditional genre boundaries, including works by Ha Jin, Gish Jen, Claire Louise-Bennett, Julia Ioffe, Jaquira Díaz, and Philip Pullman, each offering unique perspectives from memoir and history to fiction and fantasy.
The article recommends five K-dramas—'Lovers of the Red Sky,' 'The Haunted Palace,' 'My Demon,' 'Hwayugi,' and 'The Heavenly Idol'—that fans of 'KPop Demon Hunters' will enjoy for their mix of fantasy, supernatural elements, romance, and engaging storytelling, capturing the same energetic and mystical vibe.
Memoriapolis is a new historical city builder that spans four distinct historical ages, challenging players to navigate crises and manage their city's growth. The game focuses on organic city development, with players making crucial policy decisions that impact the city's economy and politics. Memoriapolis is set to enter Steam Early Access soon, offering a unique blend of high-concept mechanics and city-building gameplay.
Botany Manor is a peaceful and beautiful puzzle game set in 1890, where players take on the role of Arabella Greene, a retired botanist, to research and grow unique plants in a manor. The game's puzzles involve recreating specific environments for plants to thrive by gathering clues from the surroundings, with no on-screen prompts. The game's gentle music and attention to detail in the environment create a serene and focused experience, making it an oasis of calm for players.
Netflix's biopic "Shirley" follows Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, highlighting her trailblazing efforts and political challenges. The film portrays key events such as Chisholm's confrontation over committee assignments, her controversial visit to George Wallace in the hospital, and her meeting with Huey Newton for the Black Panther Party's endorsement, offering a blend of truth and dramatization of historical events.
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been questioned by police for a second time in relation to alleged historical sex offences following an investigation by The Times. The man in his 40s attended a south London police station and was interviewed under caution. This comes after previous allegations of rape, sexual assault, and emotional abuse were reported in September. The investigation is ongoing.
More than a century after a police officer in Albert Lea, Minnesota was killed during a confrontation with an angry father, the community gathered to remember his sacrifice. Officer Albert Johnson was shot and killed in 1907 while responding to a domestic dispute. Despite the passage of time, his memory lives on as a reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the importance of honoring their service.
Slate's books editor shares their favorite books of 2023, which explore the theme of escape. The list includes "Pet" by Catherine Chidgey, "The Vaster Wilds" by Lauren Groff, "Mobility" by Lydia Kiesling, "Untethered Sky" by Laini Taylor, "Terrace Story" by Hilary Leichter, "White Cat, Black Dog" by Kelly Link, "The Picnic" by John Longo, "Quantum Criminals" by Maria Bustillos, "Sooner or Later Everything Falls into the Sea" by Sarah Pinsker, and "The Ladies' Lunch" by Lore Segal. These books cover a range of genres, from historical fiction to fantasy, and offer captivating stories that transport readers to new worlds.
Total War: Pharaoh, the latest installment in the Total War franchise, attempts to bridge accuracy and accessibility in its Bronze Age campaign and combat. While it offers glimpses of greatness, the game falls short in delivering a memorable grand strategy experience. The truncated map restricts strategic options and excludes key civilizations of the era, while the lack of direction in the campaign leaves players stumbling. Diplomacy and backroom politics are on full display, but the passive benefits of the pantheons and limited engagement with the religious system are underwhelming. The tactical battles capture the brutality of warfare in the Bronze Age, but issues with unit collision and AI pathfinding persist. Overall, Total War: Pharaoh fails to engage both novices and veterans of the franchise, making it unlikely to stand the test of time.
A $6.75 million mansion in Texas is attracting attention for its historical charm and unique architecture. The luxurious property takes visitors back in time with its vintage design and features, including original stained glass windows, antique chandeliers, and intricate woodwork. The mansion offers a glimpse into the past while providing modern amenities and comforts, making it a desirable luxury home in the area.
A vintage visualization from 1850 showcases the principal rivers and lakes of the world, organized neatly by size and location. The visualization highlights the longest rivers at the time, including the Mississippi, Amazon, Nile, and Yangtze. It also features the largest lakes, such as the Caspian Sea and Lake Superior. While some names have changed over time, the visualization provides a unique glimpse into humanity's early efforts to quantify the world.
Humankind, a historical strategy game available on Xbox Game Pass, offers players a wide range of achievements to unlock, including building wonders, conquering cultural wonders, reaching maximum or minimum values on all ideology axes, possessing nuclear weapons, and winning wars in various ways. With up to 60 historical cultures to combine and the ability to rewrite human history, players can create their own civilization and shape the course of history.
Developers have used Epic Games' Unreal Editor for Fortnite to create an in-game museum dedicated to educating players about the Holocaust. The museum aims to reach Fortnite's younger audience, as studies show that around 80 percent of people have never visited a Holocaust museum in person. While the choice of platform may seem strange, the developers hope that bringing this educational experience to Fortnite's millions of players will help raise awareness and reach new audiences.
Field of Glory 2, a historically-inspired turn-based strategy game, is currently available for free on Steam for a limited time. The game allows players to simulate almost any historical or hypothetical battle from ancient times to the Middle Ages. The complete bundle for Field of Glory 2, including the base game and six expansions, is also on sale for 57% off. The Field of Glory Masters Edition bundle, which includes Field of Glory 2 and Field of Glory Empires, is 55% off. Steam user reviews are high, making it a great deal for strategy game lovers.