Tree Rings Reveal Origins of Some of the World’s Best Violins
A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned
What Clothes Feel New Now?
In Paris, Loewe and Polo bring some much needed color and uplift.In Paris, Loewe and Polo bring some much needed color and uplift. Read More
At Noma, Accusations of Physical Abuse
Dozens of former employees say René Redzepi inflicted physical and psychological violence on the staff for years.Dozens of former employees say René Redzepi inflicted physical
Music
From 2018: Aretha Franklin, Indomitable ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable. With hits like “Respect” and
From 2011: Amy Winehouse, British Soul Singer With a Troubled Life, Dies at 27
A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems. A British singer who found worldwide fame with her sassy, hip-hop-inflected take on retro soul, she became a tabloid fixture because of addiction problems. Read More
From 1959: Billie Holiday Dies Here at 44; Jazz Singer Had Wide Influence
Miss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, was one of the most influential jazz musicians of her time. Miss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, was one of the most influential jazz musicians of her time. Read More
From 1977: Maria Callas, 53, Is Dead of Heart Attack in Paris
Considered the most exciting opera singer of her time, she thrilled audiences with her penchant for spectacle onstage and in her personal life. Considered the most exciting opera singer of her time, she thrilled audiences with her penchant for spectacle onstage and in her personal life. Read More
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