In an Oct. 28 letter from the editors, Life Magazine — which was founded in 1936 and became an icon of visual storytelling — announced it will begin publishing again after nearly 20 years. Its first new print issue “offers a window into an America searching for meaning.” That 250-page edition hits newsstands Nov. 23, […]
In the second half of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, there’s an iconic sequence that’s arguably as terrifying as Jack Nicholson’s ax-wielding rampage. It begins quietly, the camera following Shelley Duvall as she walks toward a shadowy room. Her footsteps echo in the silence before an ominous sound creeps in, almost like distorted white noise. The
What spooks you? A mysterious thud downstairs in the middle of the night, spotting a spider on your pillow, and feeling something brush against your leg in the sea are among the top 10 things that make Brits scream, according to a recent survey of 2,000 adults in the U.K. Yet despite being quick to
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From the deep South to colonial New England, certain U.S. locales have developed chilling reputations for reports of apparitions and other paranormal activity. Long shadows have been cast by histories steeped in calamity, and stories abound of restless souls condemned to cemeteries and peevish poltergeists with bones to pick. Many of these cities relish their
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The Sydney Opera House, with its bold, innovative architecture, is said to be one of the world’s most photographed buildings — and it may soon share that status with another venue of its kind. Opening last week along China’s Huangpu River, the Shanghai Grand Opera House truly lives up to the adjective in its title.
Saul Levmore and Ward Farnsworth are college professors, so it’s fitting that the title of their new book is a question rather than an answer (beyond it being a fair way to pique interest). Like all good teachers, the authors don’t just want us to learn — they want us to learn how to think. In
Solo travel is surging — and an industry still largely built for two is taking note.
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Hear ye, hear ye! You may not be aware, but town criers still exist — and the best of the bunch recently came together to show off their skills in an international competition. Held in Chester, England, the World Town Crier Tournament took place late last month with 25 competitors from eight nations. While town
You’ve finished your morning Nice News read but are still craving some uplifting, thought-provoking media — might we suggest turning to a podcast next? We’re big fans of the medium (so much so that we released a season of our own podcast last year!) and love how these audio shows can inform, inspire, and entertain
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When you picture Nevada in your mind, you likely conjure the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. Kohki Yamaguchi thinks of starry skies and donkeys. The Tokyo-based photographer, 32, has explored 36 countries, snapping breathtaking photos of unpictured places — the spots he loves that don’t typically make it into the tourist guides. His
