The 1953 British Mount Everest expedition

was the ninth mountaineering expedition to attempt the first ascent of Mount Everest, and the first confirmed to have succeeded when Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit on Friday, 29 May 1953. Led by Colonel John Hunt, it was organised and financed by the Joint Himalayan Committee. News of the expedition's success reached London in time to be released on the morning of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, 2 June.
17 October 2019

When Will the Party Be Over for Oil?

Now the dominant energy source, despite the glamor of renewables, the day it will peak may be in 2050.
17 October 2019

The World of Fine Wine Announces the World’s Best Wine Lists

Now in its sixth edition, the annual World’s Best Wine Lists are renowned as the Michelin stars of the wine list world.
9 October 2019

How to Buy a Yacht

There’s no way around it: A superyacht is a passion investment that likely won’t increase in value. But if you’re set on buying one, here’s what you need to know.
9 October 2019

Miner Alrosa Finds Russian Doll-Type Diamond With Another Gem Inside

Alrosa PJSC found a small, but unique diamond that has another gem moving freely inside it, resembling a traditional Russian Matryoshka doll.
2 October 2019

The New Architecture: Sky Parks, Tidal Pools and ‘Solar Carving’

Projects debuting this fall suggest that hard barriers between the designed environment and the natural one are softening — maybe for good.
2 October 2019

Luxury Residences Are Catering to Tenants With In-House Wine Services

A growing number of luxury apartment buildings are looking to attract residents with amenities they’d normally find in high-end restaurants alone, such as in-house sommelier consulting and other wine programs.
25 September 2019

Austrian election campaign turns forest art stadium into political battleground

Unveiled earlier this month, Klaus Littmann's tree installation is Austria's biggest ever public work of art.
25 September 2019

Wild man of the podium Teodor Currentzis plays fast and loose with Mozart in a thrilling Lucerne residency

About amazing and provocative performance under the guidance of an expressive maestro.
20 September 2019

Inflation is subdued and there is nothing the Federal Reserve (Fed) can do about it

With changing demographics and more price transparency, the Fed has less impact on the inflation rate than in past eras.
20 September 2019

From Drawings by Albania’s Prime Minister to Ground-up Artworks, Here Are 5 Intriguing Pieces to Discover at art berlin for Under €10,000

Here are some of the standout pieces in this year's fair.
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Head of LifeStyle to join the culture of the Viennese Ball

Ball, based on the Viennese tradition - not just a beautiful event. This is a cultural event, a tradition of communication and etiquette, a touch of creativity and art, beautiful outfits, faces and new acquaintances.
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Proper partnership – not only business, but also pleasure

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Friendly visit to the opening of a unique exhibition in the Hermitage

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My first immersion into Finance.

Daria Melkher, a student of the Higher School of Economics, is sharing her experience of being an intern at Aravana. 
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For people who are about to embark upon their careers

For people who are about to embark upon their careers, the Company has an internship system that reveals insights into several business areas in order for a future expert to choose a specialty accurately.
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