Che Nang Samet

Samet Nang Che is a traditional Thai soup that is known for its bold and spicy flavors. It is typically made with a variety of ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and bird’s eye chilies, which give the soup its distinctive taste. The soup also usually includes a protein such as chicken, shrimp, … Read more

The Snake Man: Entertaining French Soldiers with Impossible Contortions – A Performance from “Le Flambeau”, Paris, September 1915 during World War I.

During the First World War, a French soldier known as “The Snake Man” entertained his comrades by performing incredible contortions that seemed impossible to the onlookers. The Soldier, whose real name is unknown, displayed extraordinary flexibility and agility, bending his body in ways that amazed and bewildered his fellow soldiers. His performances served as a … Read more

The City of Venice

Venice is a city in northeastern Italy known for its canals, bridges, and historic architecture. The city is built on a group of 118 small islands and is connected by a network of canals, with the Grand Canal serving as the main thoroughfare. Venice is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year. … Read more

I keep discovering new Frank Lloyd Wright homes with stunning bonsai junipers in front. The contrast of the trees against the horizontal straight lines is truly striking.

The author is discovering new Frank Lloyd Wright houses and admiring their design elements, specifically noting the bonsai junipers positioned in front of the houses. The juxtaposition of the bonsai junipers against the horizontal straight lines of the houses creates a visually appealing contrast. This discovery suggests that there are still more Frank Lloyd Wright … Read more

The Northern Section of Theatre Square in Warsaw, Poland, Renovated from 1995-1999 with Modifications to Accommodate Surrounding Apartment Buildings. The Church in the Middle and House on the Left were Shortened, while the Building on the Right (Jabłonowski Palace/City Hall) is a Facade.

The northern part of Theatre Square in Warsaw, Poland underwent reconstruction from 1995-1999, with some modifications made to accommodate existing structures. The church in the center and house on the left had to be shortened because they were too close to apartment buildings built in the 1960s. The building on the right, known as the … Read more

Cloudy day in Chicago

The city of Chicago looks markedly different on a cloudy day compared to a sunny one. The lack of sunlight diminishes the vibrancy of the city, casting a grey hue over the skyline and streets. The absence of shadows creates a flat, muted landscape that lacks the usual energy and liveliness associated with Chicago. The … Read more