
Introduction to William S. Burroughs William S. Burroughs stands out as one of the most influential figures in modern American literature. Born in 1914 into a wealthy family in St. Louis, Missouri, he defied the expectations of his privileged background to carve out a life defined by rebellion, experimentation, and a fearless exploration of taboo…

The story behind The story of the French naval ship “Méduse” (Medusa) is a haunting tale of tragedy, survival, and scandal that left a deep mark on French history and art. In 1816, during the post-Napoleonic Restoration period, the Méduse was part of a convoy sent by France to reclaim the colony of Senegal from…

72 Tsimiski Street Choked by exhaust fumes and modern apartment buildings. They stand next to us against time and decay. We pass them by, we don’t notice them, in some of them we live and work, do our shopping or drink a coffee. Others wither away from our indifference. Living and proud symbols of the…