Man & Culture

09/07/2025

Magdalena Gorihsen just returned from , , where she covered the George Enescu International Festival & Competition. .

The Romanian capital of Bucharest, with its vibrant mix of history and modernity, once again becomes center stage for one of the most significant cultural gatherings in Eastern Europe: The 27th George Enescu International Festival (August 24 – September 21, 2025) marks the 70th anniversary of the

09/05/2025

Here's our tribute to .

The Italian fashion designer – or rather cultural icon – has transformed men’s fashion as we know it. Throughout his illustrious 50-year-long career, Armani has come to symbolize the modern, refined and yet dignified man. His fashion – classical, sharp – yet understated – made it particularly appealing to all of us who value clean and timeless design.

The Italian fashion designer – or rather cultural icon – Giorgio Armani (1934-205) has transformed men’s fashion as we know. Throughout his illustrious 50-year-long career, Armani has come to symbolize the modern, refined and yet dignified man. His fashion – classical, sharp – yet understa

09/03/2025

Our columnist Magdalena Gorihsen reporting from the George Enescu International Festival & Competition in , . .

Man & Culture Magazine reports from the 27th edition of the George Enescu Festival in Bucharest, one of the world’s leading classical music events. As part o...

08/29/2025

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

This most wonderful holiday serves as an important reminder of why America is such a special country: It is a country where everyone can succeed with a forward-looking culture and societal dynamism that stimulates innovation and human progress.

America is the most successful country the world has ever seen. But as we celebrate its glorious history and look towards an even greater future, it is important to take a moment to reflect upon why this nation is so special.

08/28/2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:

Our Munich, Germany-based columnist Magdalena Gorihsen will be covering the George Enescu International Festival & Competition in Bucharest, Romania.

Our Munich, Germany-based columnist Magdalena Gorihsen will be covering the George Enescu International Festival in Bucharest, Romania.

08/24/2025

Here's our on the recent Trump-Putin summit at Anchorage, Alaska. , .

We’re not here to take a position on how Trump or Zelensky should negotiate with Putin but will point out the obvious: Russia represents an existential threat to Europe as we know it.

08/17/2025

Folks! I successfully completed the "half Ironman" triathlon, organized by . It was a 70.3 KM race.

Official name of the race: Peasantman Steel Distance Triathlons.

It took place at Keuka Lake, New York.

More details once they become available.

08/15/2025

Odense is one of Denmark's oldest cities, dating back to at least the Stone Age. Its name is derived from Odins vé, meaning ‘Odin's sanctuary.’ Odin was the principal God of the Vikings. , , , , , .

It is the home of the beloved children’s author Hans Christian Andersen (1805 –1875). But Odense, Denmark’s third largest city after Copenhagen and Århus, is a must visit destination for anyone seeking an authentic Danish experience.

08/14/2025

I was just on .

But is there a geopolitical angle to the idyllic island?

It is centrally located in the but off southern , has also become a potential geopolitical flashpoint between Denmark – a member of NATO– and .

Check out my clip:

The idyllic Danish island of Bornholm, situated in the Baltic Sea just off the southern coast of Sweden, has emerged as a potential geopolitical flashpoint b...

08/08/2025

In the final stretch now as I am getting ready for . #70.3, . Here some thoughts and observations.

On August 17th, I will be competing in a 70.3-kilometer triathlon. Here are some reflections on my preparation for the big day, along with my thoughts and ex...

08/06/2025

Amir Mizroch has published an important assessment on the state of - technology cooperation. He discusses a host of issues ranging from investments to potential European boycotts.

Over the past several weeks, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza has dominated global headlines, several Israeli VCs, as well as non-Israeli Jewish VCs at American firms who are active in Israel, say European funds are quietly halting investments in their funds.

08/05/2025

I couldn’t have been luckier with the weather. By the time I left suburban Maryland, where I live, the temperatures were pushing high 90s Fahrenheit (35+ Celsius) but I found relief in late June from the scorching heat in both Denmark and Norway where I carried out a big chunk of this summer’s triathlon training.

I couldn’t have been luckier with the weather. By the time I left suburban Maryland, where I live, the temperatures were pushing high 90s Fahrenheit (35+ Celsius) but I found relief in late June from the scorching heat in both Denmark and Norway where I carried out a big chunk of this summer’s t