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The Curious Case of the Sultan's Turtle Trainer: A Glimpse into the Ottoman Court
March 16, 2024 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair
In a blend of the peculiar and the historical, it has come to light that within the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire's court, there existed the unique position of a turtle trainer. As unusual as it may sound, the trainer employed sound as a key tool in the taming process, utilizing musical instruments such as flutes and drums. In modern practices, a bell is more commonly used.
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Historic Cafes of Turin: A Journey Through Time and Taste
April 29, 2024 in Travel & Destinations by Charlotte Sinclair
Turin, a city celebrated for its refined architecture and rich cultural heritage, is also renowned for its historic cafes, more so than any other city in Italy. These establishments, some operating for over a century, are not just cafes but monuments of gastronomy and tradition, nestled under the elegant arcades and colonnades of Turin's grand squares.
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PLAYBOY INTERVIEW: DONALD TRUMP (03/1990)
June 23, 2024 in Arts & Culture by Charlotte Sinclair
A candid conversation with the decades most flamboyant billionaire on deal making, self-promotion, world affairs and how much is enough.
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The Plaza Welcomes Its First Four-Legged Guest: The Story of Pinkie-Pankie-Poo
Oct. 23, 2024 in Travel & Destinations by Julian Everett
In 1907, The Plaza Hotel in New York welcomed its first four-legged guest—a nearly blind, toothless 17-year-old Brussels Griffon, reportedly named Pinkie-Pankie-Poo, dressed in a fur coat. The tiny dog belonged to renowned English actress Mrs. Stella Patrick Campbell, who arrived at the hotel with her children, several servants, and about a hundred suitcases. According to ahistoryofdogs, her pet was a gift from King Leopold II of Belgium.
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