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Satanic panic: Five ‘occult’ crimes that gripped South Africa’s imagination By providing an explanation for the randomness of misfortune or catastrophe, beliefs in the occult offer a sense of agency in the face of… by Nicky Falkof September 19, 2025 Analysis·News
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This painting is a crime: From Argentina’s missing masterpiece to top art heist stories to read and watch A Nazi-looted painting resurfaced (and promptly vanished) in Argentina this week – a reminder of our obsession with stolen art. In that spirit, here… by Sarah Buitendach August 31, 2025 Pleasure
The coolest rooms ever: 80 hotels to lust after Travel the world in 80 hotels: Phaidon’s ‘Culture’ is packed with wanderlust and interiors you’ll want to copy at home… by Sarah Buitendach August 29, 2025 Art & Culture·Pleasure
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