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As a veteran of both the American Civil War and the Indian Wars, the great American General William Sherman knew more than most about the realities of the battlefield. “War is Hell,” the commander famously declared, and though the intervening...
Publications
Flâneur, (noun): A man who saunters around observing society. So says the Oxford English Dictionary, but in the case of Rik Moran, it's less about aimless, leisurely loafing as it is about rigorous exploration, documentary photography and...
The Edit
It is 38 years since Danish photographer Jacob Holdt first published his searing American Pictures series examining the socio-political landscape of the world's centre of capitalism. The book, now on its 14th edition, remains a powerful indictment....
Journal
In one shot, barricades are scattered across a deserted downtown Manhattan street; in the background a policeman appears from behind a neoclassical pillar, hardly there but sinisterly there all the same. Turn the page and somebody — a threat? we,...
Publications
Go forth and invest in the sunglasses industry. This is the future of Europe. And the future is bright. The Europe that Hugh Frost and Leon Sadler are theorising over is, anyway — but it's not a metaphor ... the duo's latest edition of Mould Map...
Journal
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) recently revoked Breathe Architecture's brilliant sustainable and affordable living scheme Nightingale, at the behest of one solitary senior member. A passion project for Jeremy McLeod, we sent...
Dispatches
"A blonde, white Red Riding Hood lost in a forest of faceless Muslim wolves: This is how “Homeland’s” creators have chosen to represent their show as it begins its fourth season". That's what Laura Durkay has to say on Homeland's promo poster...
Pittsburgh
Are America's relations with the rest of the world at an all-time low? There's certainly no shortage of countries who have an ongoing beef with the USA, and while at the governmental level diplomats do their best to calm the international waters,...
Dispatches
If you rather a side of polonium-210 over wasabi with your uramaki, piss off Putin. Allegedly. Swedish 'comedy hip-hop' duo Far & Son must've really had it to the back teeth with wasabi nose — they might not be on Litvinenko levels of raising the...
The Edit
Was Sunday school still a thing when you were growing up? If not you may need some help with the mythology surrounding the Tower of Babel — a yarn from the Old Testament, when God was an angry and vengeful old grump. The story goes that after God...
The Edit
Fox hunting in the city. The city of London. Tarquin will be overjoyed ... TALLY-HO! That's right folks, the same city inhabited by soulless billionaires enabled by Parliament's toffs, the same toffs with literal blood on their hands thanks to an...
The Edit
Everyone loves to have a pop at America, and Norwegian artist Gardar Eide Einarsson is no exception. He's better qualified than most foreigners to weigh in on the shortcomings of the self-styled “Greatest Country on Earth”, however, having...
City Notes
Does anything sound more appealing than sleeping beachside, inside old wine tanks, the crystal clear waters and powder sound of the Peloponnesian coast footsteps away? The reality at Dexamenes Seaside Hotel is a little more aesthetically harsh than...
City Notes
Refurbished bedrooms, public spaces, lobby and a new dining experience can all be found at San Diego icon, The Pearl Hotel, which has been welcoming guests since 1961. Having undergone extensive renovations, the old beauty reemerges as a 'new'...
City Notes
Traversing Thailand from Chiang Rai to Phangan, meeting locals and even bringing a chef back for a stamp of authenticity, new Kiev restaurant, Thailand Hi, lets its locals experience the aromas, flavours and colours of the Southeast Asian country...
Stuff Crush
Whether you're a fan of midcentury modern design, the beguiling architecture of 'Desert Modernism', arresting photo books, adorable dogs, or—as one rightly should be—all of the aforementioned, Palm Springs: Modern Dogs at Home is the publication...
Dispatches
Buying your first car is always an exciting experience, but there's always a lot to manage. No matter your financial situation, getting a car is still a significant financial investment, and you should ensure that you get it right the first time....
Dispatches
For those who live in warmer climes, who endure long hot and sticky summers, having a pool in your garden is a virtual life-saver. From pool parties and barbecues to a simple soak after a long day, swimming pools improve your quality of life, serve...
Dispatches
If you are someone who just loves history, then you are probably aware that it goes hand in hand with travel very well. After all, everything happens somewhere, and by visiting the site of where a famous incident occurred, you can very often gain a...
Dispatches
Being an eco-warrior should start right at home. The effects of global warming are already being felt the whole world over and even though changes are starting to happen, there’s so more that can be done to make this planet a better place to live....