The Sagrada Familia basilica features sandcastle-like spires, stone carved to look like lush flora, a kaleidoscopic interior and a trove of treasures, some hiding in plain sight. Even regular worshippers at Barcelona’s world-famous landmark find themselves dumbstruck with wonder. Josep Turull, the Catalan rector of the Sagrada Familia and the priest in charge of its parish activities, … Read more
Vintage jewelry is having a moment. Just look at the most recent Oscars red carpet, where dozens of celebs topped off their gowns with old gems, like Elle Fanning in a spotlight-stealing diamond choker from 1903, or the dozens of dudes sporting antique brooches affixed to their tuxedo jackets. “There’s a demand for vintage and … Read more
They’re tiny, trendy and taking over New York. From thrifted knick-knacks to $10 blind-box toys, city girls are turning their apartments, backpacks and purses into shrines of “trinketcore” — the aesthetic where the smaller the object, the bigger the obsession. “What makes a trinket? Anything nostalgic and wholesome,” QingYing “Mimi” Guan, 26, of Chinatown, told … Read more
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Forget rooftop pools and drinking Frosé. The “it” summer activity in the city is collecting miniature art prints from old-fashioned coin-operated machines. “It’s so fun,” said Kiana Ting, 25, who works in data analytics in the beauty industry and lives in Manhattan. Kiana Ting loves collecting Inciardi prints from vending machines around NYC. Emmy Park … Read more
Archaeologists have unearthed a “spectacular” ancient temple housing hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. The site, known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is located in a remote valley in Cyprus, and the uncovered artifacts are believed to date back 2,700 years. A team of German experts initially began excavating in the area … Read more
King Charles is set to start the process of removing precious artifacts from Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge home, according to a prominent royal biographer. The disgraced Duke of York, 64, was poised to leave the Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, after Charles refused to continue financially carrying his brother’s weight. However, it sensationally … Read more
Waking up after a good night’s sleep, catching up with an old friend or loved one and enjoying a cup of coffee are Americans’ top three “simple joys” in life. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed watching their favorite show and the smell of freshly brewed coffee rounded out … Read more
Den-mark’s the spot. A young archeology student in the Scandinavian nation discovered seven “spectacular” silver artifacts significant to the Viking rule of centuries past, The Associated Press reported. The Danish Moesgaard Museum announced Monday that 22-year-old researcher Gustav Bruunsgaard found seven silver arm rings — a material significant to Viking currency circa 800 Common Era … Read more
A little trash talk from haters is to be expected — especially when you’re rooting through a dead woman’s wardrobe. A New York City woman named Nichole has been blasted for thrifting from the dearly departed, but the garbage-to-glam stylist says naysayers simply need to “get over it.” “So apparently this woman died in December and they’re … Read more
Aldi shoppers are finding themselves caught in the middle — the middle aisle of the German discount supermarket chain has become known as the “aisle of shame” for its bevy of low-priced, limited-time novelties. The kooky collection is usually replenished every Wednesday, drawing fanatics who post their treasures to the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community … Read more
Panamanian archaeologists recently uncovered a 1,200-year-old tomb filled with golden treasures and victims of human sacrifice. The Ministry of Culture of Panama (MiCultura) published a Spanish-language press release about the discovery on Mar. 1. The tomb, which was found in the Coclé Province of Panama, was built and dedicated to a lord between the years 750 and … Read more
Talk about Airbn-free. An Airbnb host seems to have hit the lottery after revealing what her guests leave behind after a few-day stay. The user, known as @atouchofclass_miami on TikTok, has began a hit series on the platform flaunting her rental finds, which range from half-used jugs of milk to unopened 48-packs of Coca-Cola. A … Read more
New treasures await discovery at a section of Pompeii that has remained virtually untouched for over 2,000 years. Described by the Times of London as an entire “city block” yet to be examined, archeologists are looking to uncover skeletons of the 79 AD Mount Vesuvius eruption in addition to rare mosaics and frescoes that have … Read more
Going, going, gone. Items owned by the late Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie raked in the big bucks this weekend at an event by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills. Two of the vocalist/keyboardist’s dresses were sold: a vintage maxi number she wore for the “Rumours” album went for $56,250, and the polka dot chiffon dress … Read more