By Maria Bregman, music critic Boney M, the infectious disco sensation of the 1970s, became one of the most iconic groups in music history. With…
By Anne Fry The ancient city of Petra in Jordan, celebrated for its architectural splendour carved into rose-hued cliffs, has long enchanted archaeologists, historians, and…
By Maria Bregman Romantic comedies often follow a familiar formula – quirky characters, serendipitous encounters, and inevitable love stories. Yet, Israel’s recent production “A Little…
By Maria Bregman, music critic Few works in the world of literature and performing arts capture the audience’s imagination and psychological depth as potently as…
For centuries, the fundamental premise of insurance rested on a simple, mutualised social contract: the many pool their resources to protect the few against unforeseen…
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By Maria Bregman, music critic When Giuseppe Verdi composed Aida in 1871, he crafted an opera that would transcend its time. Set against the grandeur…
By Maria Bregman, music critic Opera, a genre often tied to tradition, has experienced a dramatic evolution in recent years. As contemporary composers breathe new…
By Maria Bregman, literary critic and writer The American literary landscape of the 20th century is a battleground for giants. Among the many names that…
For decades, the cultural narrative surrounding the great outdoors has been inextricably linked with the concept of suffering. The romanticised ideal of the alpinist or…