For centuries, humans have been afraid of vampires, yet many forget that this bloodsucker is not the only creature that preys on the unsuspecting. The cryalot, an often-forgotten spirit from ancient folklore, thrives by sucking up the emotions from people …
Jazz bassist Piotr Górka: “All I ever do is music – it’s a blessing and a curse”
Piotr Górka leaning on his double bass - photo: Hanna Kuzia
“It’s like riding the bike, you’re free to do whatever you want and choose the paths you desire – the lack of stability pins you down to Earth.” Polish double bass player and jazz musician Piotr Górka (39) has played …
Jay the Author, a forever stranger with a mission: The Dear Stranger Project
Jay's 'Dear stranger' project consists out of hanging up letters in public places all over the world, like the Grand Place in Brussels. photo taken by De Laurier Nikki.
From the COVID lockdown streets in Melbourne to cities all over the world. Jay Ventress, better known as Jay the Author on Instagram, shows how even strangers can make you feel seen with his handwritten letters. Jay, a 27-year-old street …
“Every drawing has a story,” in the studio of illustrator Sabien Clement
Sabien Clement at work (Photo Zana Langbeen)
“Every drawing has a story—that’s how my brain works. Even in model drawing, a good model has their way of expressing their body. I read it, and I’m making a story quite directly.” For Sabien Clement, a 46-year-old artist living …
Cobbles, Climbs, and Chaos: An Insider Look into Elite Cycling
Photo: Davy Mulkers
The DD Pro Cycling Team entered a new phase in its development after participating in the 2025 Omloop het Nieuwsblad Women’s Edition. The race marked the young team’s first participation at the WorldTour level, the highest level of professional cycling …
Heavy Metal: The Fine Line Between Music and Noise
Credit: Sebastian Ervi https://www.pexels.com/nl-nl/foto/mensen-in-concert-1763075/
Heavy metal should not be identified as music but just as loud noise. Or is it other genres that are just noise, and is metal the one that is real music? What makes music music and not just loud noise? …
Small Creek Big Beaver
A documentary about coexistance
One of the great threats the world faces today is climate change. While the situation may seem dire, we must remember that there is still hope. Many initiatives go through daily developments to build toward a brighter future. Rewilding is …
Tear down the walls, why it’s time for men to cry
Crying man - Image by Freepik
“If my man doesn’t cry on our wedding day, I don’t want him.” Many women across social media used the phrase, which gained millions of views over the summer. The TikTok trend, which began in 2022, shows that society is becoming …
How men trapped themselves behind dry eyes
Gavin Hamilton, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
In my family, crying is like eating an apple. We might not do it every day, but we know it’s something healthy that we can’t avoid sometimes. And when I say “we”, I include my dad and my brothers. Unlike …
From street performances to the most prestigious concert halls
Kristīne Balanas playing the violin - PHOTO: Klinta Kazāka
I remember when my violin teacher asked me: “Kristīne, do you want to play the violin full time?” I was living without my parents in the capital of Latvia with older girls as roommates, having the time of my life. …
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