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Euromaxx Highlights

November 17, 2014
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2013 DW euromaxx highlights

The Shark Whisperer
Photographer Jean-Marie Ghislain had a life-long fear of sharks and swimming in the ocean, until he learned to dive in his mid 50s. He now freely swims alongside sharks. His recent photo book aims to display the gentler side to these giant creatures with stunning photos.

Dull Men's Club
Brits are famously eccentric and here’s a prime example: The Dull Men's Club is an association that wants to give a platform to men with boring hobbies such as collecting stamps or milk bottles. The club has about 5000 members worldwide. Their recently published photo calendar which portrays twelve men and their favorite dull pasttimes is gearing to be a number one bestseller.

Fitting In, Not Standing Out
The latest buzzword in the fickle world of fashion and style is "normcore". All about dressing in an utterly conventional, nondescript way, it's a backlash against the idea that clothes should express individuality.

The Rebuilding of Dresden's Frauenkirche
Dresden's main landmark, the Frauenkirche of Church of Our Lady, was first completed in 1743. After being fire-bombed by the Allies in 1945, a worldwide appeal for funds to restore it to its former glory raised more than 110 million Euros. It was restored according to the original plans of Baroque-era architect George Bäh. The local media talked of the "miracle of Dresden".

A Trip to Malta
Malta is a former British colony and a member of the EU since 2004 - and even though it's a microstate there's tons to see and do - from a variety of perspectives! We take a look at the 3 islands belonging to Malta on land, sea and from the air.