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Lisbon, Portugal   As we are creeping into december, many portugal residents are searching for festive activities to do during this...

Killers of the Flower Moon  is a phenomenal 2023 historical crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese. And it is based on the gripping...

If you are a clothes and fashion lover, I think you found the right article!  Now that fall has begun, there are some new fashion...

With fall already here, and winter coming up, in the following guide I included three recipes to try out this cozy season. You will find...

Autumn in Lisbon is a hidden gem for travelers, offering compassionate weather, golden scenery, and fewer tourists. This is the perfect...

Matcha is trending antioxidants and offering a gentle caffeine kick, has made its way into the hearts of locals and travellers alike....

Usually, kids and teenagers don’t picture adults watching cartoons, childish or animated movies often. It is just something that comes...

Caravaggio, born Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio in 1571, emerged from the tumultuous shadows of late Renaissance Italy to redefine the...

Figure 1  - Desserts in Lisbon (Tripadvisor, 2021)   Lisbon is a city known for its rich culinary traditions, but it’s not just the...

Having attended the screening of Werner Schroeter’s seminal work The Rose King/Der Rosenkönig (1986)   a few days ago, I stumbled upon...

Society of the snow is a distressing yet magnificent tale of a mixed group of people, family, friends, lovers and strangers. The tale...

(“Giant Panda”)  Finland’s Ahtrari Zoo has announced it will return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China in November, nearly...

Many music artists create alter-egos or aliases in order to put out a different style of music than what they are generally...

The Gentlemen is one of the latest Netflix made TV shows and is perhaps my favorite that they have released in the last few years....

(Garcia) Mattel has announced the launch of Scrabble Together, a new version of the iconic word game aimed at fostering collaboration and...

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony held on March 10th captivated audiences worldwide with its glitz, glamour, and celebration of cinematic...

On Wednesday, the 24th of April (the day before the Portuguese Freedom Day), Year 9 had a day full of revolution and...

Welcome back, culinary enthusiasts! As March unfolds, we bid adieu to winter’s hearty stews and embrace the vibrant flavors of spring. To...

Formalism is innovation. It is the experimentation of formal elements in different artistic mediums to innovate. In cinema, it can be...

I am embittered about the state of music criticism today. In an age where the wide availability of digital audio workstations (DAWs) and...

The Joker is a movie set in place in the 80s that was published in 2019 and directed by Todd Philips. Todd Philips has directed many...

It is any footballer’s nightmare to receive a yellow, or a red card... but would they expect to receive an orange card?! Football (AKA...

Migration As the people flee They are considered refugees When you look at their faces It fills the ai with screams of fears As they come...

Taylor Swift was named Time's Person of the Year in 2023, recognizing her as one of the most influential figures of our time. This...

Evidence shows that rice was first domesticated by the people living in Yangtze River basin in China. Since then, rice has “travelled”...

The New Year is an evening that is dedicated to new beginnings and big celebrations with our loved ones. But which dishes can help...

Human have always been fascinated by the world around them, the most alluring of which are places which have natural beauty, or an...

Gregory J. Markopoulos (1928-1992) was an American experimental filmmaker of Greek descent. Emerging in the avant-garde cinematic scene...

Fall is a season known for its specific flavors and spices with dishes such as roasted turkey and pumpkin pie, but what are the best...

Noodles are an international dish. Everywhere you travel will likely have some form of noodles, whether it is from Japan or the U.S....

Imagine a picturesque coastal town in Portugal, where the Atlantic whispers tales of awe-inspiring waves crashing against the shores....

Problem: It is predicted that by 2050 the human population will increase to over 9 billion people. With this, there is a higher demand...

The street art phenomenon Banksy (who’s identity is currently unknown) has received large critical acclaim for his socially aware...

October to December is the time to celebrate the festivities, I thought it would be fun to learn about various candies from the U.S.!...

Lupin is a French tv show that I watched with my family last year, when it first came out. The TV show stars the internationally famous...

The haunting notes of Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem, recently filled a British synagogue, a rare occurrence that left me...

Introduction: In recent years, the world of video games has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a form of casual...

Over the past few months women have been taking a big step forward in the entertainment industry. A great example of this is the VMAs...

Figure 1 - Desserts from around the world (ECR, 2017) Desserts have a universal appeal, transcending borders, and languages to satisfy...

We don’t often associate surf culture with old traditions and long histories, but wave riding goes back over 1500 years, likely...

By now you must have realized that things have seemingly been getting more expensive out of nowhere and that the products must be getting...

Mid90s is a coming of age movie released in 2018 by famous actor Jonah Hill. To put it simply, the movie is a story about skaters and how...

On the week of september 11th, a new collection of Vatican wartime archives were opened. In these artices was a letter. A letter from...

Devotional Cinema is a term coined by experimental filmmaker Nathaniel Dorsky to illustrate a mode of filmmaking intricately connected to...

Snacks are universally delicious, but how do they vary depending on where you’re from? Figure 1 - Snacks from around the world (Snack...

The great Gatsby is a pillar of modern American Literature. The version that I read even goes further by describing the book as “ A...

There are so many Portuguese dishes, but which ones are actually worth a try? Figure 1 - Portuguese custard tarts (Tatiana Bralnina,...

Sir Paul McCarney (singer and songwriter) who was part of the infamous band, the Beatles, told reporters earlier this week that he has...

Which restaurants in Lisbon sell the best desserts and are they really worth it? Sweet spots are quite popular around Lisbon, especially...

1st place: The Ocean’s Rising by Aureliana​ 2nd place: Mother Nature by Charis Noad​ 3rd Place: Heroes of Today by Diogo Santos​