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The New Curio Cabinets
Algorithms rewarding extreme behavior on social media are stoking travelers’ urges to find the world’s untouched places and people, and pose as collectors of the exotic.
The Forgotten Sea Shanties of the Gulf
Sea shanties provided solace and strength for sailors on merchant ships across the world. Until well into the 20th century, their haunting melodies were sung by Gulf sailors all across the Indian Ocean. Today, they are being rediscovered and adapted as a modern form of cultural expression.