Stunning ‘Auld Lang Syne’ from University College Dublin’s choir
The poem ‘Auld Lang Syne’ captures two friends catching up over a drink or two, their friendship having been long and occasionally distant. The words were written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788.
The song’s famous title translates as ‘old long since’, or ‘for the sake of old times’ – in other words, looking back, as a way to look forward.
A Titanic menu from April 11, 1912, was sold at auction in the U.K.COURTESY HENRY ALDRIDGE AND SON LTD.
A pocket watch recovered from a Titanic victim was sold at auction in the U.K.COURTESY HENRY ALDRIDGE AND SON LTD.
A deck blanket from the Titanic was sold at auction in the U.K.COURTESY HENRY ALDRIDGE AND SON LTD.
By Banksy in Gaza, Palestine.
In the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza, an unexpected figure emerges – a playful kitten adorned with a sassy red bow. This street art gem is none other than Banksy’s signature touch, adding a splash of amusement to a landscape of devastation.
Banksy’s kitten, with its wild fur and wide-eyed curiosity, feels like a tongue-in-cheek nod to resilience amidst chaos. It’s as if the kitten is saying, “I’ve got nine lives, and not even this rubble can phase me!” Yet, the ruins around tell a deeper, sadder tale of a city bearing the scars of conflict.
In just one image, Banksy manages to capture Gaza’s heartbreaking reality and sprinkle it with a dash of hope and humor. It’s a bittersweet blend of artistry, offering a momentary escape while urging us not to forget.
