Tag: caliph

Pergamonmuseum

When all the world was brought to Berlin.

Originally published: 30 Mar 2009 in Museums & Galleries

Córdoba

The history of this fine city is inextricably linked to that of European religions.

Originally published: 15 Apr 2008 in Europe

Granada and the Alhambra

Find a corner away from the mass of tourists and imagine yourself here in the fifteenth century.

Originally published: 14 Apr 2008 in Europe

Andalusia

In search of a great power whose sun has long since set behind these hills.

Originally published: 11 Apr 2008 in Europe

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Florence

Florence is without a doubt one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It has been home to great artists and their patrons for centuries. Bocaccio, Da Vinci, Botticelli, Dante, Giotto, Machiavelli, Michelangelo, …

  • Originally published: 30 Dec 2005 in Europe

Buena Vista Social Club

All rockumentaries should be like this: memorable film on the great cultural discovery of the late 90s. …

  • Originally published: 4 Nov 2007 in Film

Buena Vista Social Club presents (2007 Tour)

My flatmate saw a documentary film about some Cuban musicians. He insisted I see it for myself. And I did, eight years later. …

  • Originally published: 15 Mar 2007 in Concerts

Fargo

A masterpiece of underplay and a black comedy à l'époque, Fargo is a Coen watershed. …

  • Originally published: 25 Feb 2007 in Film

At the National Gallery

London's National Gallery is free and packed with masterpieces. Almost makes me wish I lived or worked nearby. Almost. …

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