Flappers at the bar of a nightclub in London, circa 1925.
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A century ago, London was a bustling city, filled with culture and beautiful architecture.
Poverty, however, remained an issue, with slum dwellings in parts of the city.
Take a look at what life was like in London in the 1920s.
Today, London is a bustling, metropolitan city, and the same could be said about the city 100 years ago.
Like today, London was known for its attractions such as Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and the River Thames.
But many photos show parts of the city that are unrecognizable now.
From the glamorous fashion all the way to the slum dwellings, take a look at these photos from 1920s London to see how much life has changed.
An aerial shot of Trafalgar Square in London shows that parts of the city are still structurally the same 100 years later.
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In the early 1800s, the square was meant to be a cultural center of the city, and it officially got its name in 1830 after several transformations, according to the Greater London Authority.
At the time, Trafalgar Square was the perfect place for children to frolic in fountains.
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The fountains were built in 1845.
Oxford Street no longer has any cars or buses.
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While Oxford Street remains lined with stores and restaurants, it has recently been pedestrianized. As of October, vehicles are no longer permitted to enter between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
Piccadilly Circus had a similar scene of hustle and bustle 100 years ago.
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If you look closely, you can see the double-decker buses that are still popular today.
Piccadilly Circus has always been a popular destination in London.
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Piccadilly Circus was created in 1819, and by 1920, the area had become a popular crossroads. Today, it has become a tourist destination and a must-see when visiting London.
There were even traffic jams on the bridges that stretched across the River Thames back in 1920.
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Today, there are 35 bridges across the River Thames.
The pedestrian bridges also got crowded.
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This image shows men in 1920 crossing a bridge over the River Thames on a windy day.
For those who wanted to avoid the road traffic, the London Underground was always an option.
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The London Underground — also known as the Tube — was the first subway system in the world, opening in 1863.
Despite its reputation among locals these days for being uncomfortably warm, 100 years ago, the London Underground was advertised as "cooler below" during the summer.
Bicycles were also a popular way to get around London.
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These bikes belonged to employees at Somerset House, which overlooks the Thames.
The 1920s also saw the growth of civil aviation as a result of the light-aircraft movement.
London Flying Club Flight instructor F R Matthews, Stag Lane Aerodrome, Edgware, 1928.
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In August 1924, the British Air Ministry announced the establishment of 10 flying clubs in response to the development of the light airplane for the Lympne trials.
In December of that year, the Royal Aero Club was selected to form the first club in the London District.
By 1928, there were 21 clubs in operation, more than 3,000 members, and more than 12,000 hours of flight time logged during the year, according to General Aviation News.
At the time, the River Thames had a largely underdeveloped waterfront.
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Today, most people know the waterfront of the River Thames to be a lively place. Most notably, there is the London Eye, which is a 443-foot Ferris wheel, but it wasn't built until 1999.
The Houses of Parliament did, however, stand on the Thames at the time.
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The construction of the Houses of Parliament began in 1837.
The party leaders certainly looked different 100 years ago, though.
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Here, the politicians showcased clothing for upper-class men, which included suits, hats, and walking sticks.
Of course, Buckingham Palace was standing a century ago and looked as it does today.
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Buckingham Palace was completed in 1705 and has undergone some renovations since. Today, the palace is the official headquarters for the royal family.
But the royal family inside the palace looked very different.
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At the time, King George V was sitting on the throne of England. He was King Charles' great-grandfather.
Likewise, 10 Downing Street hasn't changed much over the last 100 years.
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Since 1735, 10 Downing Street has acted as the home and office for the British prime minister.
But at the time, Stanley Baldwin was calling the famous residence home.
Stanley Baldwin outside 10 Downing Street in 1926.
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Stanley Baldwin was the leader of the Conservative Party and was in office three times: between 1923 and 1924, 1924 and 1929, and 1935 and 1937.
In 100 years, women's clothing has changed dramatically — back then, the flapper became a symbol of the '20s.
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During World War I, women went to work in place of men and experienced newfound freedoms. In response, a new woman emerged: the flapper. These women cut their hair short, wore loose clothing, and were regarded as reckless, according to Historic UK.
Both men's and women's fashion saw a trend toward casual simplicity.
Fashionable women arrive at Lord's cricket ground for the Eton vs. Harrow match in 1928.
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The trends of 1920s fashion saw women in shorter, simpler dresses and loose-fitting garments, while men wore more casual suits, according to the Museum of London.
Suffragists fought for women to achieve the same voting rights as men.
A group of suffragists picket outside the House of Commons, February 29, 1924.
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It wasn't until 1928 that women over 21 were finally given the same voting rights as men, increasing the number of women eligible to vote to 15 million, according to the UK Parliament.
The emergence of the automatic telephone was both a technological advancement and an erasure of the first female workforce in Britain.
Visitors putting calls through as they learn how to use the automatic telephone during a class at the Science Museum in South Kensington, London, England, 2nd September 1929.
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The late 19th and early 20th centuries led to a booming workforce of "hello girls," or female switchboard operators who connected calls at central telephone exchanges.
However, the introduction of automatic telephone exchanges allowed callers to dial numbers, as shown above, leading to the disappearance of one of the first female workforces in the UK, according to the Science Museum.
For leisure, people would sometimes go to bathhouses and lidos.
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In the UK, a lido refers to a public outdoor pool. While there was a boom in lidos in London in the 1930s, some had already been built in the 1910s and 1920s, such as the Chiswick Baths and the Tooting Bec Lido, according to the London Museum.
The Chiswick Baths, which opened in 1910, were seen as a place for "promoting freedom, frolicking, and fun," according to the British Film Institute.
Dance halls were purposeful entertainment centers for people throughout London.
The dance floor at the Palais de Dance, Hammersmith, London; March 1, 1920.
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The 1920s are notable for the emergence of dance halls, or "palais de danse," with the first being the Hammersmith Palais, according to research by James Nott, a historian of twentieth-century British history.
Most people also loved playing amateur football.
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Football has long been a popular sport in England.
Slums continued to exist in the city in the 1920s.
Boys boxing barefoot in a street at Shadwell, London.
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Before the government began slum clearance in the 1930s, certain parts of London were characterized by slum housing, with people living in densely packed, impoverished conditions.
Los looks de entretiempo siguen reinando nuestros días con las fórmulas más sencillas y fáciles de replicar. Daniella Bustamante lo sabe a la perfección, puesto que durante esta mañana nos ha dado a conocer en uno de sus vídeos de Tik Tok una de sus combinaciones fetiche para su rutina de la universidad.
Solamente se tratan de tres prendas de vestir que todos nosotros tenemos en el armario, son accesibles para conseguir y nunca pasan de moda. Funcionan para cualquier momento y cualquier ocasión: chaqueta de efecto cuero, vaqueros pitillos y un body de escote Bardot. Como decíamos, un estilismo básico y cotidiano que se convierte en el ganador del entretiempo.
El estilismo de otoño de Daniella Bustamante con la vuelta de los pitillos
Esta mañana, Daniella Bustamante ha publicado un contenido en las redes sociales mostrando su rutina de este viernes: desde ir a la universidad hasta una cita con sus amigas. No obstante, nosotras nos hemos centrado en todos los looks que nos ha mostrado, puesto que son totalmente fáciles de copiar.
De la misma manera que su madre, ha confirmado que no necesitamos demasiados artificios para conseguir un look de otoño. Daniella Bustamante ha firmado el look de entretiempo perfecto con chaqueta de efecto cuero, body negro y vaqueros pitillos junto con unos botines de tacón.
Como observamos, su propuesta enfatiza los ítems tan clásicos como versátiles que sientan bien dentro de la oficina, una cita por la tarde o para ir a la universidad como ha hecho Daniella. Lo cierto es que está convirtiéndose en una de las grandes referentes del público más joven, mostrando fórmulas que también se pueden replicar y por un precio más asequible.
El look que también llevaría Paula Echevarría
En los últimos meses hemos visto una clara evolución estilística en el armario de Daniella Bustamante. Cabe destacar que sigue manteniendo su estética juvenil, pero también ha heredado algunas de las prendas de vestir que también lleva Paula Echevarría.
En más ocasiones hemos observado esta fórmula en el armario de la actriz, confirmando una de las alternativas que favorece a la silueta y a cualquier edad. Por lo que estamos observando que Daniella Bustamante está siguiendo los consejos de moda de su madre.
Daniella Bustamante se hace con los pantalones barrel más tendencia
Hacia el final del vídeo observamos otra de las prendas de vestir favoritas de Daniella Bustamante. Después de una jornada de estudio, se ha cambiado de look con unos pantalones barrel en un color verde oliva para una tarde con amigas. Sin ninguna duda, se trata de una de las grandes tendencias de este otoño que está conquistando tanto a los jóvenes como a los adultos.
Estos pantalones barrel destacan por una cintura ligeramente alta junto on unas pinzas discretas y una silueta de estilo globo en las perneras. Desde hace aproximadamente un años se están convirtiendo en uno de los más llevados, porque favorecen a todas las mujeres de todas las edades.
Para combinarlos, Daniella Bustamante ha vestido un look casual y atemporal con una camiseta negra de manga larga y cuello redondo, bolso de hombro al tono y unos botines de tacón.
De 1894 a 1967, de Amélia de Lobão a Maria de Lourdes Modesto, Guida Cândido investiga o perfil e papel das primeiras autoras de livros de culinária - e reproduziu receitas que perduram até hoje.
Depois de Cera dos ouvidos cozida e de miolos de macacos, partilhamos mais uma proposta de "O Livro das Receitas Nojentas", de Lucy Pepper. Desta vez mostramos como fazer um pudim de moscas. É uma receita assustadora e com algo de nojento, tudo o que este dia de Halloween pede.
Esta é uma das receitas de “O Livro das Receitas Nojentas” de Lucy Pepper. A obra junta sugestões nada convencionais pensadas para os mais pequenos, mas que também são perfeitas para servir neste dia.
O livro é dirigido aos mais pequenos de forma a darem os primeiros passos na cozinha e com receitas fora do comum.
Pudim de moscas
Ingredientes: - pão já um bocado seco, suficiente para encher a travessa (cerca de 15 cm x 20 cm) - 1 mão-cheia de passas - manteiga - canela - noz-moscada - 500 ml de leite - 4 ovos - 100 g de açúcar
Modo de preparação: 1. Aqueça o forno a 170°C. Corte o pão em fatias ou pedaços de 1 centímetro de espessura, mantendo a côdea. Barre os pedaços com a manteiga. Espalhe as passas numa travessa de cerca de 15 cm x 20 cm, espalhe o pão por cima e polvilhe com canela e uma pitada de noz-moscada. 2- Bata os ovos, o leite e o açúcar. Entorne metade da mistura em cima do pão, deixe ensopar o pão e depois junta o resto. Polvilhe com uma colher de sopa de açúcar. Leve ao forno e deixe cozer durante 30 minutos. 3- Verifique depois de 20 minutos que a parte de cima não está a caramelizar demasiado. Se sim, coloque uma folha de alumínio por cima. Coma quentinho ou frio, e saboreie as moscas suculentas.
“Lucy Pepper é uma ilustradora e escritora com uma imaginação peculiar. Onde pessoas normais veem chocolate, ela vê cocó; em esparguete, ela vê minhocas e com isso faz receitas ou pinturas”, lê-se no livro.
“O Livro das Receitas Nojentas” é acompanhado por ilustrações da própria autora. Esta edição da Gradiva foi lançada a 20 de outubro de 2026. A primeira edição do livro é de janeiro de 1999. Entre snacks, refeições e até sobremesas, este é um livro que aposta em nomes assustadores e em propostas nojentas. São perfeitas para juntar a família a cozinha e à mesa. Na contracapa avisam mesmo: “este livro é um nojo!”
Já pensou em servir cera dos ouvidos cozida? É uma das receitas da obra "O Livro das Receitas Nojentas" de Lucy Pepper, ideal para o Halloween. Veja como fazer esta proposta nojenta.
Archaeologists have identified Europe's largest known collection of Iron Age iron bars in Austria — raising the possibility that the valuable cargo was lost in a shipwreck on the Danube River more than 2,000 years ago.
Workers recovered at least 500 bars, making the collection the largest known Iron Age find of its kind in Europe. The "rusty treasure," as researchers called it in a press release, would have been extremely valuable during the Iron Age, when iron production and trade were expanding across Europe.
"Fortunately, the gravel workers [who found the iron bars] reported this find to the Monuments Authority and did not sell them to a scrap dealer," Peter Trebsche, a professor at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, told Fox News Digital.
The iron bars — which weigh more than a metric ton in total — could have been used to forge roughly 500 swords weighing between 3.3 and 4.4 pounds each, according to the researchers.
The research was published earlier this fall by archaeologist Trebsche as well as archaeologist Marion Berranger in the journal Antiquity.
The iron bars were originally discovered in 2019 during gravel extraction work in Deinham, Austria.
Researchers used radiocarbon dating to determine the age of the iron bars, which likely date to the third or second century B.C.
While its intended destination remains unknown, researchers believe the iron may have been forged in Bavaria, Germany, before being transported along the Danube River.
The discovery sheds new light on the scale of ancient iron production, which has been difficult to measure because iron objects are often overlooked or difficult to date the researchers said.
"Therefore, the discovery of numerous double-pointed iron objects during gravel extraction along the River Danube provided a unique opportunity to investigate large-scale prehistoric iron production and trade," the press release said.
In a statement, Trebsche called the discovery "nothing short of a minor miracle."
"No parts of the ship were recovered, because this section of the Danube poses some dangers to navigation like stone balls and sand banks," Trebsche noted.
"In support of this interpretation is also the fact that none of the finds shows signs of intentional destruction, which would be indicative of a ritual offering during the Late Iron Age."
He also said the 500-sword figure is only an estimate, as the iron could have been used to make tools or jewelry instead of weapons.
"The amount of iron from Deinham is about ten times larger than the largest iron hoard finds of that period," he said.
Trebsche said the most surprising aspect of the discovery was the sheer quantity of iron being transported at once — and the fact that so much was available for a single trade transaction during the Late Iron Age.
"This finding demonstrates the increased capacities of iron production that were reached in the 3rd/2nd century BC in the Danube region," he said.
A number of other Iron Age discoveries have been announced across Europe over the past year.
Earlier this year, archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple in Denmark at a major Iron Age settlement that once served as a regional center of power and wealth.
At around the same time, researchers announced the discovery of rare four-wheeled wagon remains among 950 Iron Age metal objects unearthed in northern England, marking the first potential evidence of such vehicles in Britain.
Para quem tem saudades de ver o conhecido apresentador britânico a fazer tropelias e diabruras ao volante, esta é uma oportunidade para adquirir três dos carros que brilharam no “The Grand Tour”.
As some women are reportedly spending up to $20,000 to achieve sculpted "trophy arms," a New York City fitness trainer says a targeted at-home routine and proper nutrition can offer a more affordable alternative.
Marfred Suazo, better known as Fonz the Trainer, said he often has clients aiming to get what he calls the "holy grail" of arms.
Building trophy arms doesn’t require daily workouts — but exercise selection, controlled movements and nutrition matter, according to Suazo, who runs a program called the Decade Strong Blueprint.
"A lot of people talk about tone and things like that, but I think the best thing — the epitome of an arm — is having it well-balanced and well-framed into the body, and having the right proportion from the shoulders to the triceps and biceps," he told Fox News Digital.
The goal should be proper proportion to a person’s frame rather than size, Suazo emphasized.
A structured approach can help people make the most of their workout time, according to the trainer.
"Most of us don’t have so much available time to do it, so we want to do it as smartly and as effectively as possible," he said. "A more planned-out training protocol will get you to that point where you really start seeing the arms develop and change in shape."
Suazo shared the following tips for building stronger, more defined arms.
No. 1: Choose the right exercises
Suazo recommends combining exercises that work multiple muscle groups — such as pull-ups, rows and chest presses — with movements that target specific areas, including lateral raises and triceps extensions.
"We’re building muscle with these bigger movements, these compound movements, and then just fine-detailing everything else with lateral raises, triceps extensions and overhead triceps extensions," he said.
No. 2: Find the right frequency
Suazo recommends training the arms twice a week, noting that chest and back workouts also work those muscles.
"Two to three times a week, I think, is more than enough."
Adults should do muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups at least two days a week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Muscle-strengthening activities can include lifting weights, using resistance bands or performing body-weight exercises such as pushups.
It’s also important to allow muscles time to recover. The National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases advises against working the same muscles on consecutive days.
No. 3: Focus on controlled movement
Some common mistakes include rushing through exercises and failing to use a "full range of motion," Suazo said.
"Full range of motion" refers to a comfortable range performed with good technique, without forcing a painful movement.
Suazo emphasized deliberate, controlled movements rather than simply rushing to reach a target number of repetitions.
"Moving with intention is the biggest thing, where you’re really fatiguing the muscles and you’re getting growth and stimulus out of them," he advised.
Lighter weights can also challenge the muscles when the exercises are sufficiently demanding, Suazo added.
Make nutrition count
Nutrition also plays a role in getting the desired results, Suazo said.
"You use the gym and all your training programs to really shape the arm as best as possible and build the areas that you want – to reveal these things, you can only do that with proper nutrition."
Suazo recommends three to four meals a day, with protein included throughout the day.
"You want to have protein-conscious meals a few times per day," he said. "This will help reveal all the hard labor that you’re doing in the gym to develop a tremendous physique aesthetically."
In the summer of 2026, I was craving a break from the city, but like many Americans, I wanted to avoid the rising costs and chaos of air travel, so I took a staycation and traveled locally.
I scoured the internet for nearby NYC escapes and found what seemed like the perfect spot — Mohonk Mountain House, an all-inclusive resort in New York's Shawangunk Mountains that looked like a European castle.
I booked a two-night stay at Mohonk Mountain House. My room had a starting rate of $1,400 a night for double occupancy, though Business Insider received a media rate.
My booking included all meals and most activities at the resort. Some things cost extra, like alcohol, room service, and snacks.
From the architecture to the interiors, Mohonk Mountain House made me feel as if I'd flown across the Atlantic. I never imagined I could feel so far away while being so close to home.
There's an all-inclusive resort near New York City that feels like a slice of Europe.
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Mohonk Mountain House is a 1,200-acre, all-inclusive resort lining Lake Mohonk in New Paltz, New York.
Founded by Albert Smiley in 1869, Mohonk Mountain House has always been a family-owned business. Five generations have restored and preserved its history, from the castle-like facade to the Victorian interiors. The resort was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
"At Mohonk, we do whatever we can to save what was originally there," historian and archivist Nell Boucher told me.
These efforts made my stay feel not only like a vacation in Europe, but also a step back in time.
Mohonk Mountain House is about 90 miles north of New York City.
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I took a two-hour train ride from NYC to Poughkeepsie, New York, and a 30-minute cab ride to the resort in New Paltz.
I was immediately taken by the sprawling hotel's mix of architectural styles, especially the stone, castle-like structure.
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Although I'd seen pictures, I didn't realize how massive the resort was until I was standing in front of it.
The hotel itself is an eighth of a mile long and comprises six buildings, most of which were built over 100 years ago, Boucher said.
I entered the hotel through what looked like a medieval castle. This building, Boucher explained, was constructed with stone blocks between 1899 and 1901 using horsepower and steam engines.
I thought the stone complemented the Victorian architecture beside it.
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The oldest surviving section of Mohonk Mountain House is a five-story Victorian lodge built in 1879. It's called Rock Building, named for its location on a lakeside cliff.
From far away, the lodge looked like it was part of the castle. But up close, it was clear that these were two different buildings attached to each other. Though their rooftops were similarly shaped, I thought the buildings' contrasting textures and colors played off each other beautifully: red beside green, stone beside wood, and grandeur beside charm.
Another part of the building looked like a Swiss mountain house.
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I spotted another European architectural style around the back of the building — a lakeside Swiss Chalet built in 1899 that reminded me of homes I saw dotting the Alps out my window during a European train trip in 2022.
Boucher said this was originally the guest entrance, noting that it was easier to access by horse and carriage than the current entrance, which is up a steep hill.
"During horse and carriage days, they would have come across the lakeshore road and trotted their hooves on the lakeshore bridge to announce their arrival," she said.
The hotel felt just as European on the inside, with a custom Victorian carpet design.
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I don't typically pay much attention to the carpet when I'm at a hotel. But my eyes were immediately drawn to the floor as I stepped inside Mohonk Mountain House.
Known as the Mohonk Jewel, this vibrant Victorian pattern is found nowhere else. It was custom-made to replace the original carpet design from a mill that went out of business, Boucher said.
Some rooms had the same paneling as when the hotel was built.
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From American Chestnut to Red Birch, the hotel has preserved and restored original 19th-century wood paneling, Boucher said.
When renovators take the panels down for refurbishment, they number each one and put them back in the same spot, she added.
When woodwork needs replacement, the hotel replicates the original, vintage pieces.
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Built in 1888, the wing known as Central Building had a winding five-story staircase. Most of the spindles have been in place since the building was constructed. The resort has an in-house carpentry crew that makes exact replicas of the ones that break, so you wouldn't know the difference, Boucher said.
This made my stay feel like a seamless step back in time.
The Victorian style continued into my room.
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Mohonk Mountain House has 262 rooms and suites. There are a variety of room types. I booked a Victorian room in the castle building. It had a comfortable king-sized bed, antique furnishings, a fireplace, and a spacious balcony with spiral ornate detailing facing the Catskill Mountains.
"The Victorian rooms retain the spirit of their initial construction," Boucher said, adding that the fireplace mantels are from the original build.
I appreciated the historical feel of my room, but I wouldn't say it was exceptionally luxurious. The bathroom was modest, with a combined tub and shower, and there wasn't much floor space. Still, I found the room cozy for my two-night stay.
It's also worth noting that most rooms at Mohonk Mountain House don't have TVs. Guests can request one, but I decided not to, and it actually made me feel more immersed in the hotel's history and the surrounding nature.
I spotted the cylindrical dining wing from my balcony.
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The dining room was built in 1893 and extended in 1910. It still has original 19th-century woodwork.
There are three more on-site restaurants. Founders has a globally inspired menu and is open only for dinner and brunch on select weekends.
The Granary is an outdoor picnic-style eatery with barbecue lunches and cookout dinners. I planned to eat dinner here during my stay, but it rained.
The Carriage Lounge serves appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, and desserts between noon and 5 p.m. The Carriage Lounge menu is not part of the all-inclusive rate.
With cathedral ceilings and two rows of windows, I had panoramic views of the surrounding mountains at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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In the dining room, I had buffet-style breakfast and lunch, and upscale three-course dinners. The food was delicious and made with locally sourced ingredients, but it didn't remind me of Europe because the menu options were largely American, from barbecue to New York-style cheesecake.
I felt like I was wandering through an art museum as I explored the resort's seemingly endless galleries.
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It was pouring when I woke up for my first full day at Mohonk Mountain House. Luckily, there were more than 2,000 pieces of art inside.
"On rainy days, one thing you can do is walk up and down the hallways to look at all the artwork," Boucher said. "Each building section on each floor is a different little discrete gallery."
Exploring these winding halls of art ended up being one of my favorite parts of my stay, and if it hadn't rained, I likely wouldn't have paid any attention to them.
Collections included oil paintings by prominent 19th-century Hudson River School artists, photos and paintings of horses, and 20th-century prints of the hotel's brochures, to name a few. Some gallery themes were broad, like American landscapes. Others were more specific, like photographs of distressed vehicles.
"In the early days at Mohonk Mountain House, artists would trade paintings for stays," Boucher said, adding that guests also donated photos and artworks from their travels.
One of the historic galleries featured reproductions of famous European paintings.
"Back then, our guests mostly did not go to Europe because you had to take a long steamship," Boucher said. "This was their European art experience."
I took a fitness class in the Spa Wing.
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The Spa Wing, built in 2005, is the newest section of Mohonk Mountain House. It includes a fitness center, a solarium, and 16 treatment rooms for facials and massages, with prices ranging from $175 to $550.
Outdoors, there is a mineral pool and another treatment area that's also used for yoga and meditation classes.
The fitness center had a yoga studio where I attended a morning qigong class. It was calming and grounding, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the trunks of trees.
Most of the action at Mohonk Mountain House took place outside.
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One of the biggest draws of Mohonk Mountain House is probably the abundance of outdoor activities.
There were plenty of sports to play, including pickleball, golf, basketball, and more. Some more adventurous options included kayaking, axe-throwing, and access to 85 miles of hiking trails. I took an archery class and thought it was an exciting skill to learn, but overall, I left wishing I had brought a companion to enjoy all the activities with.
While a solo stay made my trip feel less fun, a resort representative told Business Insider that Mohonk Mountain House is a popular choice for solo travelers.
There were also activities that guests had to pay extra for, such as horseback riding, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Pricing ranges from $30 and $300, depending on the activity.
My favorite activity was a morning hike up a cliff that led to a 100-year-old tower. It looked like it belonged in a fairy tale.
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When the sun finally came out on my last day at Mohonk Mountain House, I got up with the sun to explore the grounds. I started with a hike to a stone tower I spotted from the lakeshore.
After a mile-long hike to the top of the ridge, I reached the tower and learned it's a memorial to the resort's founder, Albert Smiley. Known as Sky Top Tower, it was built in 1923 and was originally used as a lookout spot for wildfires.
The Victorian garden felt similarly enchanting.
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After my hike, I strolled through the Victorian show garden that dates back to the 1880s. Draped vines and whimsical woodwork, from fencing to seating, made me feel as if I were in a storybook.
Shortly after my garden stroll, it was time to check out. But I left feeling certain I'd return to Mohonk Mountain House.
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There was more to see and do at this resort than anyone could accomplish in only two nights. So I think Mohonk Mountain House is only worth the price if you're staying a few more nights, and I'd suggest bringing someone along.
Next time I'm craving a dose of Europe, I'll book a longer stay, try some more activities, and bring a friend to try them with me.
Marta Hazas se ha hecho con los pantalones bohemios más originales de este otoño. En su armario hay prendas de vestir capaces de transformar cualquier estilismo y esta es una de ellas con un estampado geométrico de lo más llamativo y con mucha personalidad. Frente a los vaqueros tradicionales, la celebridad ha sumado otros con este dibujo de la firma andaluza Michonet.
Dicha firma de Córdoba es una de las favoritas de celebridades como Lourdes Montes, Tamara Falcó e incluso la Reina Letizia. Y la actriz no ha dudado en hacerse con esta nueva adquisición. Lo cierto es que se ha convertido en una de las mujeres referentes para vestir en las ocasiones más casuales y esta vez ha apostado por este estampado geométrico con el que se busca dar un giro al estilismo sin perder la comodidad.
Marta Hazas apuesta por los vaqueros zigzag más originales
Marta Hazas ha publicado unos contenidos en Instagram donde hemos podido observar uno de sus looks de entretiempo que ha revolucionado las redes sociales. Como decíamos, todo se ha tratado de unos pantalones bohemios que crean dinamismo y movimiento a una prenda de vestir. Una compra de lo más sensata para las que buscamos completar un armario mucho más allá de los clásicos vaqueros rectos o los pantalones de vestir.
Gracias a este print consigue convertirse en el protagonista de cualquier propuesta estilística con un punto mucho más divertido y original para alegrar los días grises del invierno. El resultado es la confirmación de que no se necesitan muchas complicaciones para conseguir un look distintivo.
La firma andaluza que ha entrado en los armarios de Marta Hazas o Lourdes Montes
Los pantalones bohemios de Marta Hazas son de la firma andaluza Michonet, que destaca por sus prendas de vestir originales con colores y estampados llamativos. Además de entrar en el armario de Marta Hazas, también ha estado presente en el de Lourdes Montes, Tamara Falcó, María Pombo, Nuria Roca o el de la Reina Letizia.
En este caso, Marta Hazas ha llevado los pantalones geométricos que triunfarán en la oficina este noviembre por 145 euros. Como bien comenta la marca en su página web, se trata de un pantalón denim de tiro alto y silueta wide leg que está confeccionado en un tejido súper cómodo (65% algodón, 30% poliéster, 5% elástano) con el icónico motivo chevron de la marca.
Pantalones zigzag, de Michonet (145 euros)
Al estar compuesto por materiales que permiten una absoluta comodidad, se adapta perfectamente al cuerpo y estiliza la silueta con un resultado más desenfadado y effortless.
El look de oficina perfecto para este noviembre
Marta Hazas se ha marcado un look de oficina de noviembre que querrán copiar todas las mujeres 50+. Como hemos comentado recientemente, gracias a su composición tan elástica y cómoda, es una prenda de vestir perfecta para pasar la jornada de trabajo sin tener ningún problema. Por lo que es una de esas opciones que combinan el buen estilo con el absoluto confort, tanto si estamos sentadas como si en constante movimiento.
La buena noticia es que estos pantalones bohemios se pueden combinar de diversas maneras, pero Marta Hazas ha recurrido una fórmula de lo más sencilla: una camiseta negra de cuello redondo y mangas cortas junto con un bolso bandolera al tono.
Pakistani actor Moammar Rana and his wife Mehnaz Moammar parted ways after 28 years of marriage. A family court in Lahore granted divorce to Mehnaz after divorce petition in which she raised allegations about the actor’s behaviour towards her and their daughters.
The couple tied knot in 1998, when the actor was enjoying success in the film industry. Their marriage grabbed public attention, and the two were often regarded as one of the prominent couples in local showbiz. The couple faces marital difficulties in recent years.
Rana, who appeared in over 100 films, is now in the spotlight amid controversies involving his personal and professional life. Hs appearance at the premiere of his own film while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. His conduct at the event raised questions about his professionalism, while some of his subsequent decisions also attracted attention amid concerns about his career.
The actor later spoke about his personal struggles during an interview with YouTuber Qaiser Piya. Rana said that he had struggled with alcoholism and had to seek professional help at a rehabilitation centre. He also opened up about the problems in his marriage, showing that his relationship with Mehnaz was going through an difficult period.
The actor said that he had visited a family court in connection with his marital dispute. He further claimed that he was not even aware of the documents he was signing at the time. Rana showed hope that his marriage would survive the challenges and that the couple would be able to overcome their differences.
Rana’s wife’s accused the actor of physically assaulting her while under the influence of alcohol. She said that he verbally abused her in front of their daughters, exposing the children to an uncomfortable and distressing family environment.
The petition contained allegations of mistreatment towards their daughters. Mehnaz said that Rana failed to fulfil his financial responsibilities towards the family and did not provide the necessary support. She said that his behaviour did not improve despite repeated efforts by family members to intervene and resolve the marital disputes.
The allegations presented in the divorce petition reportedly formed part of the circumstances surrounding her decision to seek khula. The family court in Lahore has now granted her request, formally ending the marriage.
The separation marks the end of a relationship that began in 1998 and continued for nearly three decades. Their divorce has come as a surprise to fans who had followed the couple’s journey and admired their relationship over the years.
Em plena guerra familiar na EssilorLuxottica, o empresário checo, Michal Strnad, fez uma proposta de 30 mil milhões de euros para ficar com a Delfin, o veículo da família Del Vecchio.
There's a theory in the bourbon world that women are better at tasting the spirit than men, and some experts say there's scientific proof to back up the claim.
Smelling is an important step in the tasting process, and there is some evidence that suggests women have an advantage in that area.
"Women have a keener sense of smell and taste than men," Louisville, Kentucky-based whiskey expert and author Susan Reigler told Fox News Digital.
Reigler, who is also a former president of the Bourbon Women organization, cited a scientific paper published in 2014 that explored the differences in the olfactory bulbs of men and women.
The report showed that women have just under 50% more neurons than men in olfactory regions, a difference that could contribute to a stronger sense of smell.
"There are a number of different factors that come to play and certainly things that are outside of smell that affect men and women differently," Caitlin McLean, the vice president of Qualitative Solutions at MMR Research Worldwide's North American offices in New York, told Fox News Digital.
McLean noted that there's more to tasting bourbon than just what happens in the mouth and on the palate.
The processes of orthonasal and retronasal olfaction play big roles in the tasting experience.
Orthonasal olfaction occurs when aromas enter through the nostrils, such as smelling aromas, while retronasal olfaction occurs when those aromas "are coming up in sort of the back of your palate and hitting the nose from the inside," McLean explained.
"When we think about what's critical to bourbon, some of those distinctive notes, like vanilla and cinnamon and leather and tobacco, smoke, dark fruit, all of those are identified through retronasal olfaction," she said.
Retronasal olfaction is incredibly important when tasting bourbon because the flavors that arise at the end of the drinking process define the complexity, finish and overall enjoyment of the beverage, McLean said, adding that "the tongue and the palate can only taste so much."
Hormones also come into play, too, McLean noted, especially estrogen, which is associated with a heightened sense of smell.
"So in moments of pregnancy or menopause, you do see strong differentiation in olfactory sensitivity," McLean said.
The belief that women are better bourbon tasters is partially rooted in the idea that women are biologically wired to have a stronger sense of smell and taste as a way to protect their children, a theory that is difficult to prove with data.
"There is some scientific evidence that women, on average, outperform men in olfactory tasks, but maternal instinct is a difficult one to prove scientifically," McLean said.
Whether or not they're scientifically proven to be better at tasting the spirit, women have been known to hold their own on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, according to Reigler.
"Historically, the bourbon distillers in Kentucky, their tasting panels, their quality control panels, were always majority of women," she said.
“Halloween é uma coisa americana.” “Eu cá prefiro o Carnaval.” “Isso agora é só consumismo.” Entretanto, vê uma série de terror, come uma bolacha em forma de abóbora, comenta os disfarces de toda a gente e manda fotografias do Halloween dos famosos no grupo de WhatsApp.
Uma criança que grita, chora e se atira para o chão não está necessariamente a ser mal-educada: as birras infantis são normais. Apesar disso, há sinais que merecem atenção.
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