Cultural History

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Artists gathered in a smoky, dimly lit Parisian cafe in the early 1900s, discussing ideas over absinthe.

What is Parisian cafe culture's influence on art?

By 1900, absinthe had become the second most preferred drink in Parisian cafes, where artists like Edouard Manet and Vincent Van Gogh gathered, signaling a shift in both social habits and artistic ins

Elise Marrow·June 21, 2026

A montage of evocative black and white photographs representing India's history and culture, with a focus on human emotion and significant events, in the style of Raghu Rai.

Lifestyle

Raghu Rai's Lens Captures India's Transition Before His Passing

In 1984, a poisonous gas leak in Bhopal killed three thousand people in minutes.

Adrian Vale·May 23, 2026