Jo Ross takes us through a brief history of the origins of American Belly dance as we know it today. Little did we know the origins are many and varied!  

Josh Gruner gives a brief history of eastern US ballparks designs. He explores the evolution of the architecture of the American baseball stadium.

Intricate details and rich images create an atmosphere that interests and captivates. Inspired by the rich history of art and ancient craftsmanship, Bram Knol does not believe in “Less is more”. Instead, we aspire grandness and the beauty of perfectionism.

With Mephisto, Bram made a statement about his view on modern design by creating a sports-car inspired by Barok and Gothic art.

Micka Perier is a photographer and the owner of Le Trio Coffee in Vientiane, Laos. He shares a personal visual essay: "I chose to present a visual essay trying to touch this je-ne-sais-quoi that we barely dare to face... A travel though some pictures just to express what I find obvious beyond the appearences, behind some kind of Beauty sometimes."

Todd Muskopf's background as a fine art painter, art teacher, and senior high school photographer have all contributed to his current passion, the Classic Beauty Project.  Through this project, participants experience a modern day photo shoot in the style of old Hollywood.  Todd provides the wardrobe, props, lighting and artistic vision. But his photo subjects bring a special energy to the project. Something that goes well beyond glamour. Todd is here to share their stories.

Claudia Ammirata opens up about how she found a new life through photography after the loss of her husband.  Photography became a form of art therapy that lead to publishing her own book, "Ephemeral Beauty," that uses flowers as the vehicle to interpret the metaphor of life.

What was the first disco song (around 1972) and why did it come to flames in Chicago's Disco Demolition Night (in 1979)? John Feith looks at some of the highlights from the rise and fall of disco.

Kiki Schueler traces the unexpected and unlikely path from her first house concert in 2005 to show number 236 a dozen years later. All of it happening in an intimate "venue" in her basement she likes to call Kiki's House of Righteous Music. She always says she does it for herself, but it's nice (not to mention less awkward) when other people show up.

Amatuer historian, Joel Guzman walks us through history via historic photos that reflect the changes that have occurred in the block bounded by Main, Oregon, The Bataan Trainway and Mesa.