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Tudor becomes the official watch of the Dakar Rally 2025

The Dakar Rally began in 1979 as a motorsport competition linking the French capital to Dakar, Senegal. From the very beginning, it has proven to be one of the most extreme, prestigious and respected competitions in the world. In 2009, for security reasons, the event moved to South America, passing through Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, before landing in 2020 in Saudi Arabia, where it is still held. Porsche 911 Dakar This rally not only tests drivers of cars and motorcycles, but also several o

Dvorine in Banja, Serbia

In the village of Banja near Aranđelovac, on the northeastern slopes of Mount Venčac, Dvorine, also known as the "Hungarian Cemetery," is an archaeological site of a once-luxurious 14th-century medieval church, a necropolis, and a brick building with both ground and upper floors. Largely unknown to those both within and outside Serbia, this church is believed to have been an endowment of the last despot of Serbia, Pavle Bakić, which makes this site of extreme cultural importance. Based on the

Recreating an Ancient Roman Dinner of Death

It’s the year 89. A group of Roman senators has arrived at a banquet hosted by Emperor Domitian. Instead of a warm, convivial scene of free-flowing wine and comfortable couches, they find a totally black room, from the walls to the dishes. At each of their seats stands a personalized tombstone. Boys, naked and painted black, enter “like phantoms” and dance about the room. And the food? Not only is it black as well, but the menu consists of foods typically offered to the dead. According to the t

Japanese Castaways Memorial in Vancouver, Washington

Fort Vancouver, the headquarters of the Hudson Bay Company in the disputed Oregon territory, was at one point highly cosmopolitan. Staffed by English, Scottish, Irish, and Hawaiian laborers, it was frequented by French-Canadian traders and visited by representatives from Indigenous tribes across the region. In 1834, it was even home to citizens of Japan, which, at the time, was one of the most isolated countries on Earth. On October 11, 1832, a ship named the Hojunmaru left port at Onoura (now

Overconsumed

In his previous book, Junkyard Planet, journalist Adam Minter went around the world to see what happened to American recyclables such as cardboard, shredded cars, and Christmas lights around the world as they became new things. In Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale, Minter looks at what happens to all the things that get resold and reused, objects that end up in Arizona thrift stores, Malaysian flea markets, Tokyo vintage shops, and Ghanaian used-electronics shops. Who’s buying th

Hønekilden (The Hen Spring) in Sønderborg, Denmark

Hønekilden (The Hen Spring) in Sønderborg, southern Denmark, was once renowned for its pure water—so much so that, in the 1500s, Queen Dorothea had it channeled through hollowed-out tree trunks to her castle’s waterworks. Locals trusted it above all other sources for cooking. Although its outlet remains visible today behind a wrought iron gate, the water is no longer drinkable.  Legends surround the spring, especially in the neighborhood, where residents claimed that local newborns weren’t bro

The Republic of the East in Staré Mesto, Slovakia

At the end of the first world war, the country of Austria-Hungary disintegrated into countless smaller countries. Among the chaos, one country briefly appeared in the eastern region of Slovakia. It was called both the Slovak People’s Republic and the East Slovak Republic. It claimed that Eastern Slovaks’ dialect and culture was far too detached for them to be considered Slovaks and that they had more in common with the Hungarians than with the new Czechoslovakia. It only existed for a couple o

National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, England

Nestled along the Cornish coastline in the town of Padstow, the National Lobster Hatchery is a place of both scientific importance and public engagement. The center focuses on breeding, rearing, and releasing European lobsters to help sustain their population, which is an integral part of both the local ecosystem and fishing industry. Visitors can learn about the biology of lobsters, their life cycle, and the challenges they face in the wild, all while witnessing the hatchery in action. The hat

The New Seiko Kings For 100 Years Of The House.

Seiko continues to celebrate its long watchmaking tradition with a new King Seiko series, inspired by classic designs that have shaped the brand’s history. This new line pays homage to an iconic 1969 model, reinterpreting its unique style with a contemporary twist and celebrating 2024 as the centennial year of Seiko’s first wristwatch. Let us now go inside this article to find out all the details of the new collection dedicated to the Japanese maison. A tribute to the design of the 1969 Kin

Sequoia Legacy Tree in Visalia, California

Visalia is a small town with few attractions but despite this gets a lot of visitors throughout the year due to its proximity to Sequoia National Park. This relationship between the town and the park is as old as the park itself and perhaps older. What better way to commemorate that than bringing down a sequoia to the city?  The Sequoia Legacy Tree was just three years old when it was planted near the Visalia post office in 1936. It was placed there by Guy Hopping and Nate Levy, the park super

SpongeBob Cast Reunites To Talk 25 Years of Krabby Patties and F-U-N | Esquire

What's funnier than 24 years of Spongebob? 25 years of Spongebob! Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Roger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence and Mr. Lawrence chat with us over Krabby Patties about the weirdest Spongebob merch they've ever seen, Clancy's R-Rated ad-libs, and whether Spongebob will ever get his boating license. SUBSCRIBE to Esquire: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESQUIRE ESQUIRE SHOWS: Curated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6xBG5KJ_UA&list=PLy47rmXHqePnHgePYUN7qqfiipGQs1kDX In

Danebury Meteorite in Andover, England

The Danebury Meteorite is recognized as the earliest securely dated meteorite ever discovered in Britain. The ancient extraterrestrial, now on display at Andover’s Museum of the Iron Age, arrived on Earth between 2470 and 2230 years ago when it landed at Danebury Hillfort during the Iron Age. It is uncertain whether its descent to Earth was seen by any prehistoric witnesses, regardless, it landed in a disused grain pit at the hillfort—a fortunate fall that would prove crucial to its preservati

Hearn Potato House in Woodcrest Estates, Delaware

Long a holiday staple of American Thanksgiving dinners, in the early 20th century, a sweet potato craze had swept the nation. In Delaware, the sweet potato was king, becoming the state’s staple agricultural product for a time. Although the industry has since declined essentially to extinction, reminders of these glory days of sweet potato farming can be found in a few otherwise plain-looking historic buildings known as “potato houses,” which are scattered around Sussex County in the southwest c

Rocamadour in Rocamadour, France

The historic village of Rocamadour clings to a cliffside overlooking the Alzou River gorge. In addition to being a popular tourist spot, Rocamadour is a pilgrimage site on the Santiago de Compostela route. This 500-mile pilgrimage, undertaken by Christians since the Middle Ages, is an act of devotion where they visit key religious sites along the way. Today, the route draws people for religious, spiritual, and personal reasons. In Rocamadour, the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary and its "Bl

The charm of precious meteorite dials

What is more precious and rare than diamonds? Well simple, those mysterious stones from outer space! Watches with meteorite dials are among the most fascinating and mysterious timepieces in modern watchmaking. These extraordinary pieces wear on the wrist authentic fragments of meteorites that have fallen to Earth (most taken from the Gibeon or Hoba found in Namibia), combining art, science and luxury in a way that few other materials can match. But what makes these watches so special, and why ar

Ups and Downs

My running partner wanted to do an easy training run. Did he mean easy as in flat or as in short? I wasn’t sure, but given the topography of this hilly area, no path is without its ups and downs. I suggested a short, circular route with a pronounced climb up a narrow back road and a more gradual descent on the return. He knew the route and okayed my choice. Within five minutes, even before we started the climb, we saw flags along the road. We surmised that they were for a footrace scheduled to t

Metal Museum in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis's Metal Museum is one of the few places in the world that focus exclusively on showcasing the art, craft, and history of metalwork. This unique collection, originally known as the National Ornamental Metal Museum, contains a wide variety of objects, from sculpture and jewelry to architectural pieces and home furnishings. There is an operational foundry and smithy on-site, where you can observe craftspeople at work and speak with employees about projects currently underway. Demonstratio

'Zeitpyramide' ('Time Pyramid') in Wemding, Germany

Like most other German towns, Wemding is proud of its long history and heritage. Its old town is dominated by typical Bavarian architecture. But on its outskirts, you will find a rather austere modern sculpture, consisting of just four concrete blocks on an otherwise empty platform. While many may dismiss it, it holds a connection to the deep history of its town. In 1993, Wemding celebrated 1,200 years since its first written mention in a medieval land grant. To illustrate what such a long per

'Glory Glory with Crutches' in Oslo, Norway

Since 2016, Glory Glory with Crutches, a sculpture by British artist Laura Ford, has stood in a military setting near Akershus Fortress in Oslo. The bronze work shows a female soldier who’s returned from war, now missing a leg. She uses crutches to stabilize herself while her arms are weighed down with sacks that contain all her possessions, thus displaying her burdens of life.  Ford often focuses on themes of vulnerability and endurance. In this piece, she brings out the real, personal strugg

Eileen Hickey Irish Republican History Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Eileen Hickey, the namesake of this museum, was once a political prisoner in Armagh prison, Northern Ireland. After her release, Hickey collected objects and documents related to other political prisoners incarcerated during the Irish Troubles. Her family used this legacy to open the museum in 2007. A reproduction of Hickey's cell, which would have been standard for female prisoners in Armagh, is one of the most striking elements in the museum. Original items include Hickey's bed, the cell not