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Category Archives: Uncategorized
Murder on the Orient Express
This Murder on the Orient Express book sculpture was created by Thomas Wightman as promotional material for the Agatha Christie remake of the film by 20th Century Fox. The film was one of the many adaptations of the now classic Agatha … Continue reading
Welcome to Mars
On February 9th, the United Arab Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope Probe entered the Red Planet’s orbit. To commemorate the historic moment the UAE government has given visitors to the country a piece of space. Arrivals to Dubai airport on February … Continue reading
Posted in History, Middle East, Public Transport, Uncategorized
Tagged Dubai, Mars, UAE, United Arab Emirates
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Folklore Generator
British wit Michael Reeve created a handsome folklore generator, in the form of brief footnote-like references. It was inspired by The Loremen Podcast, which explores forgotten folklore and obscure local curiosities. I may be a geek, but I love playing with this … Continue reading
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Gatsby For Free
If you have been following TBTP, you are aware that an enormous tranche of American cultural works entered the public domain on January 1, 2021. One of the real treasures that is now freely available is The Great Gatsby . … Continue reading
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Be not inhospitable to strangers
The iconic Paris bookstore Shakespeare and Company has frequently been in the news recently due to a world-wide fund raising effort to save the financially troubled landmark. You may not know that before it got its well known name the store was … Continue reading
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not all those who wander etc. etc.
If you visit TBTP on a regular basis, you are likely aware that I am a big J.R.R. Tolkien fan. I really like the style of these reissues of The Lord of the Rings trilogy published in the US by … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Uncategorized
Tagged book cover art, book cover design, J. R. R. Tolkien
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How to be at home
Director Andrea Dorfman and poet Tanya Davis teamed-up to create this wonderful short film that is very timely. Must of us need this right about now.
Posted in Animation, Books, Uncategorized
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Halloween Travel Haunts
I have to admit that I was surprised to discover that Larnach Castle in Otago, New Zealand was on a list of 45 haunted travel destinations in a Condé Nast Traveler article on the spine-tingling subject. When I visited the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Asia, Canada, Europe, Tourism, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Edinburgh, Iceland, New Zealand, Paris, St Petersburg
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Wandering Tree Project
Stuttgart Germany’s Wanderbaumallee’s project brings “walking trees ” and bee-friendly patches of greenery to neighborhoods around the city throughout the spring and summer months. The mobile units contain trees, shrubbery and seating areas that are transported and then cared for … Continue reading
Curiouser and Curiouser
London’s grand Victoria and Albert Museum has created its first-ever VR event, a marvelous little preview for its highly anticipated exhibition Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser, with special effects that bring the psychedelic wonders of the 19th century iconic novel to … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Art, Europe, Museums, Tech, Tourism, Uncategorized
Tagged London, London Museums, Victoria and Albert Museum, Virtual Reality, VR
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