This short documentary is really good attempt by the British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (BHCC) when they presented this at their Annual Conference in London on 28 June 2011 to dispel many of the myths and common misconceptions surrounding Greece and it people. It is really pertinent in 2012 because the economic situation in Greece has deteriorated…but the underlying … Read more
This documentary is looking into the theft of the Barnes Foundation. It is considered to be the world’s best collection of post-Impressionist art and in 2009 its value is estimated to a staggering $25-billion. This elaborate theft was carried out by the second and later generations of the family members of the original foundation’s board. … Read more
Gordon Parks is seen as one of the most prolific & diverse artists in America. A well known photographer, poet, writer, composer and filmmaker, Parks’s artistic vision knows is endless. This candid portrait of the artist is a journey through the turning points in America’s social history, punctuated by Parks’ seminal works and his unique … Read more
“Influencers is a short film that explores how trends in music, fashion and entertainment spread. It tries to get to the bottom of how a person can be greatly influential without taking a metric approach. Official website: http://www.influencersfilm.com”
The Petronas Twin Towers are the 12th tallest building in the world. But they hold the record for the world’s tallest twins. They are as iconic to Malaysia as the Eiffel Tower is to France. The towers are built on leftover land that got repurposed to ease the increasingly heavy traffic in the capital, Kuala … Read more
Trees play important roles in mysticism and mythology throughout the world. Many ancient artifacts depict sacred trees with divine properties. Most widespread of all are Abrahamic religions wherein the world tree resides with God in the Garden of Eden. Scholars from various secular and spiritual traditions have had historical disputes regarding the nature of the … Read more
Have you ever wanted to visit the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg? It is one of the largest museums in the world, rivaling Louvre in France. Well, now, you have a chance to take a virtual tour through the museum. This video goes through 45 galleries and 588 master pieces in the Russian Museum. You … Read more
Gothic art was a style of medieval art that developed in Northern France out of Romanesque art in the 12th century AD, led by the concurrent development of Gothic architecture. It spread to all of Western Europe, and much of Northern, Southern and Central Europe, never quite effacing more classical styles in Italy. In 1144, … Read more
In most cases, if you want to visit an art exhibition, you have to pay a hefty price. For some exhibitions, the price can be extremely high. With that in mind, if you love art there are also free public exhibitions all over the world. And the largest among them is the Sculpture by the … Read more
In the second part of the Godfather Untold Story, the narrative focuses on the third act of the first Godfather movie. It is that part of the movie that shows how great of an actor Al Pacino is. Pacino successfully managed to transition his character from a war hero who cares for America and is … Read more