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Spectacle Over Silence: Designers Embrace Fantasy Over Period Precision
fashion13 days ago

Spectacle Over Silence: Designers Embrace Fantasy Over Period Precision

The piece argues that contemporary costume designers prioritise storytelling and visual impact over strict historical accuracy in period films, using Wuthering Heights and other titles to illustrate a trend toward modern fabrics, bold influences and anachronistic looks. While some historians warn it may stretch realism, designers say such freedom creates a distinct mood and time-travel feel, with Bridgerton cited as a catalyst for expanding the fantasy of period dress.

via The Guardian|
#anachronism#bridgerton#costume-design
Trump's White House UFC Fight Plans Spark Controversy and Criticism
politics7 months ago

Trump's White House UFC Fight Plans Spark Controversy and Criticism

The article discusses Donald Trump's plans to host a UFC event at the White House, highlighting the deep ties between Trump and the UFC, and drawing parallels between the spectacle of combat sports and authoritarian regimes, emphasizing how Trump's use of UFC culture reflects a broader shift towards spectacle-driven politics and nationalism in the US.

via The Guardian|
#authoritarianism#masculinity#politics
"Captivating Views: Solar Eclipse Photos and Videos from Space, Air, and Mountains"
astronomy1 year ago

"Captivating Views: Solar Eclipse Photos and Videos from Space, Air, and Mountains"

Monday's solar eclipse was captured from unique perspectives including from space by satellites, from an airplane taking off in Ontario, from a paraglider, over a tower in Cleveland, from the top of Maine’s Sugarloaf Mountain, on a ski slope in Vermont, over a waterfall in Indiana, and even through a Cheez-It snack cracker, providing stunning and diverse views of the celestial event.

via The Washington Post|
#airborne#astronomy#solar-eclipse
"Super Bowl LVIII: Hype Grows, Game Shrinks, and Usher's Halftime Show Awaited"
sports-and-entertainment2 years ago

"Super Bowl LVIII: Hype Grows, Game Shrinks, and Usher's Halftime Show Awaited"

The Super Bowl has evolved into a spectacle of hype and glitz, overshadowing the actual football game, with a barrage of promotion, speculation, and nonstop advertising. The event draws in hordes of celebrities, sponsors, and influencers, with the game itself becoming just one of many stops on the week's itinerary. The overwhelming hype has led to an arms race for attention, with the game's cultural significance often obscured. Despite the spectacle, the Super Bowl remains a pinnacle of live sports and a shared cultural event, but its overwhelming hype may diminish the focus on the game itself.

via Yahoo Sports|
#advertising#football#hype
"Apocalyptic Skies: Rare Red Northern Lights Illuminate Bulgaria and Russia"
natural-phenomenon2 years ago

"Apocalyptic Skies: Rare Red Northern Lights Illuminate Bulgaria and Russia"

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, appeared in the skies over Bulgaria for the first time, creating a spectacle of a blood-red sky. The phenomenon was captured in images and videos that quickly spread on social media, with some describing it as "apocalyptic" and "spooky." The red aurora was initially seen in northeastern Bulgaria and later extended to other parts of the country. Similar sightings were reported in several other countries. The unique colors of the auroras are determined by interactions between solar wind particles and gas molecules in the atmosphere.

via IndiaTimes|
#aurora-borealis#bulgaria#natural-phenomenon
"Spooky Sights: Acidic Lake and Volcano Spewing Eerie Blue Flames"
science-and-environment2 years ago

"Spooky Sights: Acidic Lake and Volcano Spewing Eerie Blue Flames"

The Kawah Ijen Crater Lake in East Java, Indonesia, known as the world's largest acidic lake, is a spooky sight captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. The lake's turquoise blue waters are filled with high concentrations of sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, making it unswimmable but easily visible from space. The lake's acidity, combined with its emission of hot, flammable sulphurous gases that burn with an eerie blue flame, creates an enchanting nighttime spectacle. The images also showcase the nearby Raung Volcano, one of Java's most active volcanoes.

via European Space Agency|
#acidic-lake#copernicus-sentinel-2#kawah-ijen-crater-lake
arts-and-culture2 years ago

The Contrasting Emotions of King Charles III's Coronation

The coronation of Charles III, the current Prince of Wales, is expected to be an irresistible spectacle that will showcase the grandeur and tradition of the British monarchy. The event, which has been in planning for years, will feature a procession, a service at Westminster Abbey, and a banquet at Buckingham Palace. Despite some criticism of the cost and relevance of the monarchy, the coronation is expected to draw crowds and generate excitement around the world.

via Financial Times|
#arts-and-culture#charles-iii#coronation