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Nikola Tesla claimed to have invented a "death beam" in the 1930s, but laser has been more useful for printing out payslips than it has shooting planes out of the sky. But science fiction loved the idea. From Star Wars to Mars Attacks!, lasers slice up bodies or grind them to dust. What is the enduring appeal of deadly lasers for the SF fandom?

Gymnastics

What is the enduring appeal of deadly lasers for the SF fandom?

Why Does Science Fiction Love Lasers?

Film director Jean Boullet was obsessed with Dracula. The vampire gained ground in popular culture in the Paris underground scene of the 50s, and Boullet was determined to create a film that captured the true creepy essence of Dracula. He decided to use shadow puppets, but the work would never see the light of day.

Film director Jean Boullet was obsessed with Dracula, even getting surgery to look like him

The Man Who Wanted to Be Dracula

Ayn Rand was a survivor of Communism, and as a result, her writings fiercely advocate uncompromising individualism. Her high profile fans include Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Angelina Jolie.

Ayn Rand was a survivor of Communism, and as a result, her writings fiercely advocate uncompromising individualism

Ayn Rand, Capitalism Guru

From California to Iran, from London to Berlin, the bicycle is a symbol of freedom. No other mode of transport has succeeded in liberating so many people.

Protest Culture on Two Wheels

From California to Iran, from London to Berlin, the bicycle is a symbol of freedom for diverse groups.

Biking Boom (3/3)

The bicycle is a masterpiece: its poetic shape, mechanics and human like gestures have inspired artists worldwide for over a century. A look at the bike in art and popular culture.

The Bicycle in Art and Pop Culture

The bicycle is a masterpiece: its poetic shape and mechanics have inspired artists for generations.

Biking Boom (2/3)

Discover contemporary cycling culture in three European cities: Berlin, the unofficial capital of vintage racing bikes. London, where cycle-cafés also hold speed dating evenings and Amsterdam where cyclists stand out from the crowd with style.

Cycling as Lifestyle

Discover contemporary cycling culture in three European cities: Berlin, London and Amsterdam.

Biking Boom

German musician Wolfgang Niedecken follows in the footsteps of America’s great songwriter. In 1965 Dylan left New York and moved to Woodstock where an idealistic artistic community was forming.

Woodstock

In 1965 Dylan left New York and moved to Woodstock where an idealistic artistic community was forming.

Bob Dylan’s America (2/5)

Following in the footsteps of America’s great songwriter. In 1961 Bob Dylan left his native Minnesota for New York’s Greenwich Village where digs were cheap and opportunities to perform plentiful.

New York

In 1961 Bob Dylan left his native Minnesota for New York’s Greenwich Village and became part of the scene.

Bob Dylan's America (1/5)

German musician Wolfgang Niedecken follows in the footsteps of America’s great songwriter. Dylan discovered the Big Easy in 1964 and was to return to the city to record his acclaimed 1989 album ‘Oh Mercy’.

New Orleans

Dylan discovered the Big Easy in 1964 and was to return to the city to record his acclaimed 1989 album ‘Oh Mercy’.

Bob Dylan's America (4/5)

German musician Wolfgang Niedecken follows in the footsteps of America’s great songwriter. A visit to Minnesota where Bob Dylan grew up amongst the iron mines and steelworks of this industrial US state.

Minnesota

A visit to Minnesota where Bob Dylan grew up amongst the iron mines and steelworks of this industrial US state.

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Why Does Science Fiction Love Lasers? - Gymnastics

The Man Who Wanted to Be Dracula - Gymnastics

Ayn Rand, Capitalism Guru - Gymnastics

Biking Boom (3/3) - Protest Culture on Two Wheels

Biking Boom (2/3) - The Bicycle in Art and Pop Culture

Biking Boom - Cycling as Lifestyle

Bob Dylan’s America (2/5) - Woodstock

Bob Dylan's America (1/5) - New York

Bob Dylan's America (4/5) - New Orleans

Bob Dylan's America (3/5) - Minnesota

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