19th-Century French Painting and Philosophy Depicted Through the Work of Jacques-Louis David
Throughout the course of French history, notably throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, art styles altered significantly. This sudden and extreme change happened as a result of a shift in artists’ philosophies and preferences. Within a century, the artistic style evolved from the Portrait of Madame Récamier (1800) by Jacques-Louis David to Luxe, Calme et […]
Fashion Adoption In The 1930s
The fashion industry has come a long way, a trend whose origin can be traced to the early stages of man’s existence. As people continue to advance, fashion styles and adoption have transitioned according to the circumstances and nature of people. In 1930, ideas around fashion were strongly inspired by the economic situation that preceded […]
The Evolution of Women’s Fashion: 1920s to 1950s
Women’s fashion has evolved throughout the years. Influenced by each decade’s political and economic state along with the creativity and adaptability of some of the world’s best designers, subtle and drastic changes were made in the fashion industry from the 1920s to the 1950s. The dominance of the industry shifted from the hands of the […]
Threats to Taiwan Affect Global Economy
China’s military exercises, live-fire drills, and missile launches in Taiwan have significant economic consequences. Gareth Leather, Senior Economist in the Emerging Asia team at Capital Economics, stated, “Taiwan matters far more to the world economy than its 1% share of global GDP would indicate.” The military exercises diminish the usage of ships and aircraft in […]
China Largest State-owned Companies Delist from US Stock Exchange
Five of China’s largest state-owned companies with U.S. listings and a combined market value of $318 billion announced their departure from Wall Street on Friday. Aluminum Corporation of China, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical, PetroChina, and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, as well as state insurer China Life Insurance, all announced that they will delist from the […]
Outbreak Traps Tourists in China’s Resort Town
On Saturday, August 6, 2022, China recorded 129 new Covid cases. This is in addition to the 229 cases that were confirmed the day before. As a result, the southern Chinese beach resort of Sanya was officially declared a hotspot for COVID-19, leaving 80,000 tourists stranded. The lockdown is an attempt to stop the spread […]
Older People Are Turning to Alternative Medicine Without Doctor’s Consultation
The concept of alternative medicine can be challenging to understand for many people. To help, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has explained using four approaches. The NCCAM has defined alternative medicine as biological practices such as supplements and herbs; medicine involving the mind and body like meditation; physical techniques like massage […]
Taiwan Prepared to Defend Country
The Taiwanese Government said they are prepared to defend Taiwan from China. China fired missiles in the Taiwan water in response to a controversial visit by the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Pelosi was presented with Taiwan’s highest civilian honor, the Order of Propitious Clouds. She was rewarded for defying the Republic […]
China Must Stop “Gobbling Up” Florida Land says DeSantis
Billions of dollars of Chinese money in American real estate. Over a third of a million Chinese students in American universities. Educational institutes to promote Chinese cultures and values. An inevitable result of globalisation and an opportunity for reciprocation, or a warning toll for Americans and the world? Florida governor Ron DeSantis wants to completely […]
The Unearthing Of The Largest Pink Diamond In Three Hundred Years
On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, a 170-carat pink diamond, also known as the “Lulo Rose” was discovered by the Lulo miners in Angola’s diamond-rich northeastern region. The Lulo Rose is believed to be the largest diamond to have been discovered in the last three hundred years. The diamond is in the ownership of the Lucapa […]