“we are living through possibly the most revolutionary period in human history.” At first glance, that claim might seem hyperbolic. There aren’t so many people storming so many barricades. But that makes Zakaria’s point. The current revolution, he argues, is a retreat from a massive ...
Japanese mobile carrier SoftBank says it has raised nearly 100 billion U.S. dollars with Saudi partners to launch a major global fund for long-term, high-tech investment. Real Madrid crowned as Liga Santander champions in Spain Real Madrid were crowned as the Champions of the Spanish Liga San...
Arenas was most often nicknamed "Agent Zero", due to his former jersey number and his clutch shot-making ability, but has increasingly been referred to as "Hibachi", a nod to the small Japanese barbequing device, which literally translates to "bowl of fire." Both names quickly became fan...
Director Gus Van Sant directed the 2008 biopic about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California history, with accuracy in mind. He used Milk’s own recorded oral history as voice-overs in the film, the production worked closely with LGBT activist Cleve Jones who...
TheImperial Hotel Tokyoopened in 1890 inTokyoand was designed by revered North American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright combined both Japanese and Western architecture making the hotel a visual spectacle. Not only is the hotel visually astounding, but it has also withstood various historic eve...
Russell Crowestars inPeter Wier's period war dramaMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the plot centers on the daring Captain Jack Aubrey, who takes his ship, the H.M.S. Surprise, to capture a French vessel on the South American coast. ...
In August 1945, during the final stage of the Second World War, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The two bombings, which killed at least 129,000 people, remain the only use of nuclear weapons for warfare in history. As the Second Wor...
Since ancient times, the countless deities of Japan have been praised and worshiped through traditional Japanese “matsuri” festivals. Filled with dancing, music, traditional costumes, food, and more, each Japanese matsuri boasts its own fascinating history and unique charm. From the vast selection...
The Most Unusual Town in Every State America has some unusual and interesting history, if you know where to look. We’re all familiar with the major historical hotspots like Mount Rushmore and the Grand Canyon, but there is plenty of smaller, and just as fascinating, history to be found fr...
According to users on TripAdvisor,Shoal Bayis one of the best beaches on the island — and possibly in the world. "The white powder sand and turquoise water is so peaceful and beautiful. Although all the beaches on Anguilla are beautiful, in my opinion Shoal Bay East is the best," one ...