Behind the Iron Curtain

“When I was your age”. This is probably the most often used phrase by parents when giving a lecture. We all know that our parents grew up in a different generation, but could the world have been that much of a different place only a few decades ago? For the millions of Europeans that grew up behind the iron curtain, it was.

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The Hunger Games

This article by Anda Purina discusses the cultural impact of Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” trilogy, highlighting its popularity and the deeper themes it explores such as wealth inequality, colonialism, and political commentary. It emphasizes that the series is more than just a young adult love story and encourages readers to delve into its themes for a better understanding of the narrative.

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Surrealism: a revolution against the ordinary

I think we all know the famous painting that reads “Ceci n’est pas une pipe” by Magritte, but do you know what art movement it belongs to? Surrealism, built to help people cope with the horrifying reality of their daily lives, joined together the real world, and the obscure world of dreams. Let’s dive into the history of this artistic revolution, that literally reached beyond reality

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