For students of the humanities…
Concepts of celebrity and fame have been around for a long time. One of the early film stars, Sarah Bernhardt, embraced and celebrated her fame. She was an active participant in the creation of her reputation; and, as detailed in this article from Smithsonian Magazine, in doing so she became one of the first modern… Continue reading Article: Why Actress Sarah Bernhardt Was the First Modern Celebrity
It can be very interesting when you find out that someone familar has more talents than you knew. This article from My Modern Met highlights one such case: actor Pierce Brosnan's painting hobby and the exhibition of his work. link to Actor Pierce Brosnan Debuts His First Solo Exhibition of His Deeply Personal Paintings
Hayao Miyazaki is the cofounder of Japan's Studio Ghibli and the creator of some amazing animated films (Howl's Moving Castle is a favorite of mine). In 2010, he gave an interview during which he discussed his 50 favorite children's books. This short article from Open Culture provides the list. Even though a few of them… Continue reading Article: Hayao Miyazaki Selects His 50 Favorite Children’s Books
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