Michelangelo, one of the world’s greatest and most celebrated artists, achieved the seemingly impossible feat of creating three masterpieces five hundred years ago. His skillful hands brought to life some of the most well-known and awe-inspiring pieces of art in history – the sculpture David, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s dome. … Read more
Every July 14th, people from all over the world travel to Paris to witness the annual military parade on the Champs-Élysées. Among these troops, one of the most anticipated are the soldiers of the French Foreign Legion. As we watch them move down the street in perfect unison and with unwavering discipline, we remember their … Read more
The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is an extraordinary film that tells the true story of Jordan Belfort, a 27-year-old stockbroker who made millions in the 1990s. Belfort’s rags to riches story is one that could only be told in a movie. Born into modest means, … Read more
On August 8th, 2014, an all too familiar tragedy occurred on the quiet street of Pueblo Way in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was marked by a trail of blood snaking through the houses that led to the last house on the street. That morning, the occupant of this household awoke to a pounding on … Read more
The tragic events that transpired in Jonestown, Guyana, remain one of the most shocking and heartbreaking cases in modern American history. In November 1978, 913 men, women and children living in a remote religious compound in the jungles of South America lost their lives in what has become known as the Jonestown Massacre. Led by … Read more
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono made history with their unforgettable bed-in. The rock superstar couple had just been married and were determined to spread their mission of peace and love to the world. Sitting in a Montreal hotel bed surrounded by journalists, they invited people everywhere to join them in their cause. What … Read more
Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most influential figures in European history, and his story has been told over and over again in books, television, and movies. Now, with ‘The Summit of Greatness’, a documentary about Napoleon’s life and legacy is being released. Napoleon was born on the island of Corsica in 1769 into a … Read more
In Rwanda, young entrepreneurs are determined to revolutionize the country’s healthcare system. Although Rwanda boasts of having one of the best healthcare systems in Africa, many Rwandans still lack access to medical care – especially in rural areas. In the aftermath of the 1994 genocide, trauma continues to haunt the land and mental health issues … Read more
A documentary film delves into the lives of drug addicts in the Philippines, who are under siege by not just the lethal effects of addiction, but also by extrajudicial death squads, covertly supported by President Rodrigo Duterte. With regular shooting deaths of addicts and dealers on the streets, the war against drugs is ruthless and … Read more
The move to postpone Catalonia’s independence has done little to calm tensions in the region. Although those who favor independence will continue their efforts, the Spanish government has made it clear that it will do all it can to “maintain order” in the region. The struggle for Catalan independence dates back to the dictatorship of … Read more