Almost 200 years after his death, today we celebrate the talent of the British poet Lord Byron, his life and works.
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Peter Steele, an unforgettable giant
It’s been 12 years today since the death of Peter Steele, lead musician of Type 0 Negative. A giant, in life and in music.
Eric Clapton, the contemporary Apollo
On the occasion of the 77th birthday of guitar legend Eric Clapton, we tell you about his turbulent life and his many successes.
Once upon a time…Quentin Tarantino
In 10 films he has built an incredible career and a super-recognizable style: we’ll tell you all about Quentin Tarantino, who turns 59 today. Happy Birthday!
HP Lovecraft, writing can save a life
Let’s discover the life of H.P. Lovecraft, who passed away on March 15, 1937, and how he was saved by writing on several occasions.
Stanley Kubrick, Napoleon reincarnated?
Who is Stanley Kubrick? Why have his films always been hotly debated? We will tell you all on the occasion of the anniversary of Kubrick’s death, which took place on 7 March 1999.
Christopher Marlowe, genius and reckless
More than 450 years after the anniversary of his birth, today we remember the genius Christopher Marlowe, an extraordinarily modern Elizabethan author.
Matt Groening…yellow inferno!
The creative genius behind The Simpsons and Futurama, Matt Groening, blows out 68 candles today. But there is really so much more besides his characters, let’s find out together.
John Williams…music, maestro!
His soundtracks have made immortal some of the most famous films ever: we celebrate him on his 90th birthday. Let’s celebrate, John Williams!
Mary Shelley, modernity and perseverance
The 1st of February is the anniversary of Mary Shelley’s death. A writer whose life goes beyond her most famous novel, Frankenstein. Let’s find all out.