and the rising sun gleams through the mist there’s Tempranillo on the vine – awaiting harvest these vineyards produce wines in a tradition that stretches back centuries When they founded Bodegas Riojanas 130 years ago the Artacho family already had over 100 years of winemaking tradition behind them The winery has since earned an international reputation for quality – indeed Bodegas Riojanas even predates the creation of the Rioja Designation of Origin in 1925 that Bodegas Riojanas released a wine that would soon become a global icon: Monte Real Bodegas Riojanas’ Monte Real Gran Reserva Román Artacho entrusted French winemaker Gabriel Larrendant with the task of producing a wine embodying the soul of Bodegas Riojanas Larrendant spotted the extraordinary potential of the El Monte estate in Cenicero whose vineyards sit between 430 and 530 metres elevation The estate is made up of a patchwork of small plots with vines as much as 120 years old – which The resulting Monte Real wines exemplify Tempranillo with explosions of ripe plum and blackberry flavours interlaced with delicate tones of chocolate and liquorice But Bodegas Riojanas isn’t resting on its laurels as well as launching its first completely organic wine the winery gained Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection certification the highest level of accreditation available from the Spanish Wine Federation The winery continues to implement new green initiatives and generates nearly half of the energy used at Cenicero from its own solar panels With Santiago Frías at the helm – the fifth generation of the family to lead the business – Bodegas Riojanas is innovating and launching new collections The Monte Real Vanguardia range encompasses four contemporary expressions from long-established vineyards: Cuvée a blend of Tempranillo and spicy Graciano; a varietal Garnacha; a white Tempranillo Blanco; and a truly special old-vine expression The Vanguardia range has recently been joined by the Gabriel Larrendant Collection Larrendant’s skill was in recognising the exact character of each plot – and to produce this collection today’s chief winemaker Emilio Sojo was guided by the same ethos he chose two vineyards in Rioja Alta: Los Campillos in Cenicero and Camino Arenzana in the town of Tricio Their complementary attributes combine to produce a white Reserva of complexity and elegance Bodegas Riojanas’ Monte Real Larrendant Collection Gran Reserva For the other white wine in the Larrendant Collection Sojo selected two north-facing vineyards in the El Monte estate planted in 1973 The Viura and Malvasia from these vineyards have the acidity needed for longevity resulting in a wonderfully complex aged white: Monte Real Gran Reserva a space where the team are taking even more imaginative approaches to winemaking you’ll find them using creative techniques using stoneware amphorae and huge containers made of cocciopesto an ancient – and sustainable – form of concrete used in Ancient Rome Adventurous 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All rights reserved.    Solicitation Disclosure    Privacy Policy    Terms of Use Bodegas Riojanas has wide experience in Rioja It amounts to 130 years and five generations for the family company with some of its brands having been in production for more than a century It has also expanded to other renowned Spanish regions – Rueda Ribera del Duero and Rías Baixas – but Rioja remains at the heart of its work One longstanding brand particularly speaks to Bodegas Riojanas’ appreciation of its Rioja terroir French winemaker Gabriel Larrendant was tasked with crafting a wine that could be an emblem for the winery the country being the archetypal home of terroir he opted to make a terroir-specific wine from the El Monte estate in the Rioja Alta region The wine even arrived in a Burgundy-shaped bottle marks it as different from a typical Rioja Those vineyards have been of special quality long seen as Tempranillo’s natural home in the Rioja region and the El Monte estate in Cenicero holds true to that assessment situated at an altitude of 430m–530m above sea level have pebbles and clay-calcareous soils that naturally limit yields for the production of high-quality wines that viticultural value of Cenicero has only grown More than half of the small plots were planted more than 40 years ago with the old vines lending concentration to the wines Some of the sites boast vines that are more than 120 years old Such a viticultural heritage is the basis of Monte Real’s different expressions. In recent years, Bodegas Riojanas has boldly added to the range, driving forward while holding true to its core principles. It is a fusion of heritage and expertise, with Emilio Sojo, winner of the Best Rioja award in The Master Winemaker 100 2023 The Monte Real Origin wines offer a pure statement of the label’s philosophy highlights the core tenets of that philosophy concentration and characteristic aromas of Tempranillo The Vanguardia range turns to the future with modern expressions of Tempranillo and Garnacha in red launched this year to pay tribute to the pioneering winemaker with two whites they were inspired by the precision and complexity of Monte Real’s older barrel-aged whites Bodegas Riojanas has invested to ensure it can always innovate a winemaking facility designed to focus on small plots and special terroirs the space gives winemakers the flexibility to vinify according to the needs of each plot The winery is also at the forefront of green innovation Bodegas Riojanas earned its Sustainable Wineries For Climate Protection certificate in 2023 Yet the root of Bodegas Riojanas’ work is still in its fine selection of vineyards El Monte still sits at the core of the range As that label approaches its own centenary who knows what Bodegas Riojanas’ winemakers might coax out of the vineyards next We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again From October 4th to 6th Clube Naval de Cascais held the second edition of its Invitational Cup was held featuring nine teams from seven different clubs: Monte Real Club de Yates Baiona from Spain; Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro from Brazil; Gustavia Yacht Club from Saint Barts – France; Yacht Club de Monaco from Monaco; Royal Norwegian Yacht Club from Norway; Kungliga Svenska Segel Sällskapet from Sweden; and three teams from the Clube Naval de Cascais – a main team The championship took place in the J70 class with boats provided by the organization in partnership with SailCascais where all teams competed in a first qualification round where the nine teams rotated among the six available boats and all competed against each other the top four teams advanced to the final phase: Monte Real Yacht Club of Baiona and the main team from Clube Naval de Cascais the winner was the first crew to achieve two victories except for the team that won the qualification round That team carried their victory into the final with Olympian Diogo Costa at the helm and crew members Afonso Leite and Tomás Barreto secured victory in the qualification phase and gave no chances to the other crews winning the first final race and thus claiming the Invitational Cup The second place was won by the Norwegian family team Klippenberg – Nils Anders and Marie – while the Swedish team – Patrik Salén and Philip Schroderheim – secured the last spot on the podium current Commodore of Clube Naval de Cascais and President during the previous term “the second edition of the Clube Naval de Cascais Invitational Cup has established itself as a prominent event on the club’s sporting calendar attracting an increasing number of high-quality teams.” He also highlighted the importance of the event in strengthening relations with corresponding clubs stating that “the event provided a great atmosphere on land promoting relationships between clubs and sporting spirit This growth reflects the Clube Naval de Cascais’ commitment to continuously raising the level of this championship making it a reference in the sailing world “In addition to the logistical partnership with SailCascais the championship was supported by the Câmara Municipal de Cascais and also received environmental certification from Sailors for the Sea – Portugal 2025-05-06T09:45:41+12:00May 6th Over 200 athletes from 23 nations gather at Lake Garda for the Youth & Junior International Games following a high-level Coppa Italia opener 2025-05-06T09:29:15+12:00May 6th With just days to go until the start of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week excitement is building: 125 boats are entered 2025-05-06T09:18:58+12:00May 6th the Mediterranean's benchmark multi-class regatta was held this past week organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma with the participation of 100 boats from 19 countries spread over three race courses 2025-05-06T08:48:46+12:00May 6th The curtain came down on a thrilling weekend of Melges 24 racing in Trogir as Ante ?esi?’s Razjaren claimed victory at the second event of the 2025 Melges 24 European Sailing Series and was officially crowned the Melges 24 Croatian Champion 2025 2025-05-06T08:42:32+12:00May 6th The 29er Class Association is pleased to report on the successful fifth stop of the 2025 Eurocup Series 2025-05-05T11:20:42+12:00May 5th Among the 19 duos who set off from Concarneau Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription Sign up to receive awesome content in your inbox We don’t spam!Read our privacy policy for more info We keep your data private and don't spam. Read our full Privacy Policy © Copyright © 2005-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Live Sail Die Limited The views and opinions expressed on this web site are soley those of the original authors and other contributors These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of official sailing agencies Live Sail Die is a recognised member of the NZ Marine Industry Association.Live Sail Die drone pilots are CAA Part 102 Certificated CanadaChevron Montréal QuébecChevron Montréal Chevron our picks for the best things to do in Montreal will have you leaving the city with a beautiful snapshot of this singular city Read our full Montreal travel guide here Every review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that activity our editors consider landmarks and experiences that offer an insider’s view of a destination and sustainability credentials top of mind This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date has been Montreal's unofficial playground There are stunning views of the city from the various lookouts atop Mount Royal Attractions include the Mount Royal Cross (first erected in 1643) the Sir George Etienne Cartier Monument is surrounded by drum circles featuring hundreds of drummers Montrealers make use of the space year-round from jogging and enjoying family picnics in summertime brings guests nearly 200 feet into the sky but it’s worth it for those of us who love seeing cities from above each ride is long enough for you to appreciate the sights and start to understand the city’s topography but not so long that you’re wishing it would be over upgrade to the “VIP Package” aboard gondola number 42: It’s the only one on the wheel that has a glass floor and Italian leather seats much of it on display throughout five pavilions The enormous institution also hosts seasonal blockbuster exhibitions Be sure to visit the breathtaking Napoleon collection The museum's layout is easily accessible but it's pretty intuitive to get around and there are benches and sofas positioned throughout including tourists and more than 120,000 members nestled between Mount Royal and the skyscrapers of downtown Whether you're dropping in for a lecture or just passing through on your points elsewhere spend a little time getting lost amid the buildings here and you'll be rewarded with some serious Hogwarts vibes Walking up the main entrance from the front gates iconic tableau of the Arts Building cupola framed by Mount Royal; museums and libraries are to your left and imposing gothic revival classroom buildings to your right Guided tours are available and depart from the Welcome Center on rue McTavish just make sure to sign up online as group sizes are limited is one of the oldest public markets in Montreal and one of the largest open-air markets in North America This is an unmissable Montreal experience for food lovers bustles with activity year-round; you'll find local fruit and vegetable growers It's hugely popular with locals and tourists and if you're looking for old-world charm If you're looking for old-world charm and this immersive exhibit held at the Palais des Congres is the largest of its kind in Canada The show itself is a stunning display of natural landscapes and psychedelic designs that transport the audience; the substance of the show itself appeals to adults and children alike Because you need to book tickets in advance the exhibit never gets too crowded so you'll be able to keep your distance from others and experience the magic without feeling cramped Tech nerds will be totally in awe of the production quality and the substance of the show itself appeals to adults and children alike Expect to hear lots of "oohs" and "ahs." is the largest natural sciences museum complex in Canada Our Search for Life in the Universe," the permanent exhibition at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium; see 4,800 animals from 230 different species and some 250,000 specimens of living and naturalized insects at the Insectarium one of the largest insect museums in North America; wander among themed gardens and 10 greenhouses at the 185-acre Botanical Garden; and walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas in the Biodome All four Montréal Space for Life museums have permanent and temporary exhibitions Today it's a popular meetup for locals looking to catch a soccer game while enjoying a cappuccino Don’t request milk alternatives here: the baristas at Café Olimpico are espresso purists in every sense With a minimalist menu that’s a far cry from popular coffee chains you’ll find the staples here in hot and cold variations Founder Rocco Furfaro’s determination to maintain his Italian traditions means that Olimpico has stuck to the same espresso recipe since the coffee shop opened don't miss the smooth and flavorful caffe latte freddo (iced latte) you can't go wrong with Italian treats such as Sicilian cannoli one of the largest and most-visited ice hockey arenas in the world It's one of the sport's and Montreal's most iconic venues it's the home of the Montreal Canadiens (call them the Habs if you want to sound like a local) But the Bell Centre is also known in Canada as one of the country's most popular ice hockey arenas also used for non-sporting events This writer saw Madonna's "Sticky and Sweet Tour" there in 2008 The arena fits around twenty-one thousand spectators for hockey games you can hear players grunting and see the sweat on their brows choosing to spend the better part of a day luxuriating and recharging here It's impossible to leave feeling anything less than relaxed which has been selected by Downbeat Magazine as one of the world’s 150 most important jazz clubs Also worth noting: the pretty dinner menu includes a good steak is the largest and most frequently visited history museum in Montreal and the largest archaeology museum in Canada Even its location is significant: It's built on the site where Montreal was founded in 1642 Pointe-à-Callière also presents three to four temporary exhibitions a year like Easter Island and the Royal Queens of Ancient Egypt You'll need a good 90 minutes to explore Pointe-à-Callière's permanent "Where Montréal Was Born" exhibition the glass-walled L’Arrivage Bistro has a lunch menu and spectacular views of the Old Port but in recent years has truly become Montreal's beating heart of arts and culture It's where you'll find a number of galleries and other arts institutions like the National Film Board of Canada but it's also the epicenter of major annual events and festivals It's easily accessed from the Place des Arts and several of the city's main thoroughfares run through it It's without question one of Montreal's most impressive architectural jewels Saint Joseph's Oratory inspires somber reflection and spirit-lifting awe so much so that it is popular with pilgrims and non-religious visitors alike She holds a Masters in food studies from Concordia University and is completely integrated into the community offered through the Museum of Jewish Montreal The Plateau and Mile End might be known today for their posh hipsters and nightlife hotspots but this tour pulls back the curtain on the layers of history found in this part of the city It's a much more fulfilling dive into Montreal cuisine than just grabbing a bagel or smoked meat sandwich on your own just note that this one is not generally offered between November and March past the gentrified glass condo buildings of Griffintown and through the hipster neighborhood of St Henri before flowing into the industrial areas of Angrignon and Lasalle Because it cuts through so many residential neighborhoods you'll get a real glimpse of how Montrealers spend their downtime there isn't a better place to go for a jog or walk in the city try Adventures H2O's water activities: kayaks You'll find them right behind the Atwater Market where you can stop for a snack before or after your adventure phenomenon known as Tam Tams has been one of the city's quirkiest and most beloved traditions coming to Mont Royal Park every Sunday during the warmer months At the base of the George-Étienne Cartier Monument obelisk and percussionists from all walks of life gather to form communal drum circles artisans and craftspeople sell their wares and LARPers (that's Live Action Role Players) have lightsaber fights and medieval jousting matches The beauty of Tam Tams is that it's free Even if you simply pair it with a quick walk through the park on your way from brunch in Outremont to some other activity Downtown the largest outdoor video-projection installation in the world features 25 tableaux composed of images projected on alley walls trees and the ground throughout Old Montréal accompanied by narration The work as a whole tells stories of famous and not-so-famous Montrealers; and they put forward themes and values central to the city's identity You'll learn about Marguerite Bourgeoys the French founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal as well as sports icons Jackie Robinson (whose season with the Montreal Royals was important in his breaking of baseball's color barrier) and Maurice Richard There are also tableaux about The Jewish Children’s Transport train (the orphans who survived Nazi concentration camps and were adopted by Montrealers); the burning of the Parliament in Montreal in 1849; Montreal’s fabled Sin City era (set to the rhythm of Montrealer and jazz icon Oscar Peterson’s piano) and that's what La Banquise does best The classic diner in the Plateau has been slinging it since 1968 and today the menu has 30 different varieties All kinds of diners frequent La Banquise—the crowd really depends on the time you'll see plenty of families (there's a kid's menu) and tourists; at night young revelers line up for late-night eats after the clubs close First-timers can't go wrong with a regular portion of "La Classique." The staff is fast and friendly—you won't have to wait long for your order an icon in Quebec's vibrant gay scene who has performed for more than 30 years often oversees the nightly festivities herself by hosting live drag shows most nights of the week so there isn't a bad seat in the house Just be warned: Those seated in the front row are most vulnerable to be corralled into the show (willingly or unwillingly) Mado has performed for more than 30 years in Montreal she'll just do an opening number and the relegate herself to the DJ booth but even getting to see her perform for a few minutes is a thrilling experience up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Fox is adapting the 1997 film The Full Monty with a celebrity twist for a very good cause this fall The Real Full Monty is an all-new two-hour special in which a daring group of male celebrities will volunteer to bare all to raise awareness for prostate That’s the message behind The Real Full Monty special,” said Anderson in a statement when the special was announced in May “I am honored to lead the charge of rallying these fearless men to bare it all That’s our goal…so what are you waiting for!?” culminating with a big strip-tease dance (choreographed by Emmy Award-winner Mandy Moore) the men will push their limits of comfortability and brotherhood with a series of rehearsals and experiences designed to build confidence and remove them far from their comfort zone and strengthen their bond as a group each of the celebrities will share their personal stories of how cancer has impacted their lives This special is based on the international unscripted format first broadcast on the U.K.’s ITV in 2017 FOX’s The Real Full Monty is produced by Spun Gold TV (a 53 Degrees Global company) and FOX Alternative Entertainment The special  is executive produced by Anderson Executive producers from Spun Gold include Nick Bullen and Daniela Neumann Check out the portraits of the celebrities participating in this special below Sign Up Morocco’s Royal Air Forces deployed two Canadair firefighting planes and a “Casa” support aircraft to help the Portuguese authorities fight forest fires in the north of the country Pursuant to the high instructions of King Mohammed VI Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces four crews and a technical team from the Royal Air Force’s 3rd Air Base fire-fighting squadron have also been mobilized as part of this mission which comes in response to a request for support from Portuguese authorities a statement by the Royal Armed Forces General Staff said Royal Air Force “Canadair” aircraft have taken part in the fight against forest fires in Spain where Morocco has intervened for the 3rd time since 2016 Moroccan aircraft carried out around 70 sorties in 230 flight hours during their interventions in 2016 and 2017 Morocco’s recurrent participation in the fight against forest fires in Portugal bears witness to the deep ties of solidarity and cooperation between the two countries Morocco has a large fleet of “Canadair CL415” and “CL215” water bomber aircraft when the first aircraft were delivered to Morocco these aircraft have demonstrated their effectiveness in fighting forest fires both inside and outside the Kingdom db‘s ‘Wine of the week’ is a Master medal-winning “very classic” white Rioja from Bodegas Riojanas Speaking with db for this year’s Master Winemaker guide Bodegas Riojanas technical director Emilio Sojo Nalda shared that he had “no doubt” about wanting to pursue a career in wine before he grew up although he was certain of the path he wanted to take he also noted: “In the world of wine When you think that everything is going smoothly suddenly something happens that makes you realise that you should never sit back and relax.” Asked what he would have on his back label if he were a wine Nalda said: “Never drink this wine alone: enjoy it in good company.” fresh and yet intense nose of butterscotch which covers dissent in the Soviet Union and Russia today Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on May 5 announced they had facilitated Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash's escape from Russia to France after she fled house arrest on April 21  (Updated:  May 6, 2025 6:22 am)Ukraine's drones target Moscow second night in a row, Russian official claims. Debris from one of the drones reportedly fell on the Kashirskoye Highway The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce." A Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast on May 5 killed one and caused damage to local infrastructure "We appreciate that Germany plays a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine throughout the years of war Ukraine is also grateful for your personal commitment," President Volodymyr Zelensky said MPs will be able to ask questions and learn more about the details of the agreement in meetings with Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko May 6-7 MP Serhii Sobolev told the news outlet Suspilne The ratification vote is scheduled for May 8 Attacks against the border villages of Bilopillia and Vorozhba damaged civilian infrastructure and triggered emergency evacuations the regional military administration reported "I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous war between Russia and Ukraine ended — now!" U.S Putin's Victory Day truce "doesn't sound like much if you know where we started from," Trump told reporters at the White House on May 5 Far-right Euroskeptic candidate George Simion head of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan placed second with 20.99% of the vote and the candidate from the ruling coalition "It requires the continuation of contacts between Moscow and Washington which have been launched and are now ongoing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said set to operate within the Council of Europe will focus on Russia's political and military leaders by Martin FornusekDanish Air Force F-16 takes off in Monte Real Air Force Base during the Real Thaw 2018 exercise on Feb (Horacio Villalobos - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)The Danish government promised to transfer another batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine later this year citing Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen Ukraine received its first U.S.-made fourth-generation jets in late July and other foreign partners launched the fighter jet coalition for Kyiv Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed on Aug. 31 that these initial F-16s included aircraft from Denmark, while earlier reports suggested that the first batch was comprised of Dutch planes Copenhagen has pledged to deliver 19 aircraft to Ukraine in total but did not disclose how many had already been provided Poulsen did not name the size of the second batch either "for the sake of operational security." Kyiv has already deployed F-16s to intercept Russian mass aerial attacks. One aircraft crashed during such a mission Martin Fornusek is a news editor at the Kyiv Independent. He has previously worked as a news content editor at the media company Newsmatics and is a contributor to Euromaidan Press. He was also volunteering as an editor and translator at the Czech-language version of Ukraïner. Martin studied at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, holding a bachelor's degree in security studies and history and a master's degree in conflict and democracy studies. A new novel takes on art and personal history, using fiction to explore the lives of both the author and an important art world figure. “Anita de Monte Laughs Last” is a tale of two women a generation apart. Jeffrey Brown sat down with author Xochitl Gonzalez for our arts and canvas series, CANVAS. Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. A new novel takes on art and personal history, using fiction to explore the lives of both the author and an important art world figure. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, Canvas. It was a celebration of a local writer. Xochitl Gonzalez grew up in a working-class neighborhood of Brooklyn and was now surrounded by fans and friends at the Center for Fiction, a nonprofit literary organization, as she released her new novel, one that comes with some big questions at its heart. Xochitl Gonzalez, Author, “Anita de Monte Laughs Last”: There's that adage, like, history is told by the victors. That includes sometimes art history. I think that now we have to start questioning, what are the ways in which we decide that something has value? "Anita de Monte Laughs Last" is a tale of two women, parallel lives, a generation apart, Anita, a Cuban-born rising star in the New York art world, Raquel, a Latina student finding her way at an Ivy League college, the latter, Gonzalez told me at her Brooklyn apartment, very much based on her own experience. You know what's funny? I really thought that we were going to be very different. And then, as I was walking her through a day, I realized that some of the things that maybe I felt in college were inevitable. That kind of change and not really being able to expect it and then not being able to maybe explain it to your family, like, your baseline, it results in a little bit of isolation. It's you bumping up against issues of class and race and… Yes, class and race, and I think just sort of conditioning, to some extent. Gonzalez, daughter of a Puerto Rican mother and Mexican-American father, was raised by her maternal grandparents. She attended public schools and then, through scholarships and loans, Brown University, where she struggled at times with feelings of dislocation, whether she was prepared enough and belonged there, and whether others thought so, all captured later in her fictional character Raquel. I felt that I hadn't seen what I knew to be a pretty broad experience of having this triumph. Like, you get into this amazing college, and then it is personally just so difficult. And I have said this to a college administrator maybe 10 years ago. I was like, we were invited to the table, but nobody set us out forks and knives. Yes, that's how it felt. And so you're sort of oscillating between being really frustrated and looking around and being like, I need to eat and how do I not embarrass myself? I need to figure this out, and how do I do this without embarrassing myself? And I just felt there was a swathe of people, Latinas always first, but a swathe of people, of people of color, people from lower-class experiences that I know had walked this path that Raquel had walked. In fact, it would take Gonzalez herself almost 20 years after graduating before she took up writing. She built a wedding planning business for, her term, rich hipsters, an experience that found its way into her breakout debut novel, "Olga Dies Dreaming." I had to make a living first. There were a lot of loans. I walked out and there was a lot of loans. And I think it felt to me a little daunting. And then my grandmother, who was sort of the inspiration for Raquel's mom, when she passed away, I just felt like, I think now I can kind of do whatever I want. It just happened right before I turned 40, which is always a good time to decide you can do whatever you want. And I was like, I'm just going to start writing. I'm just going to start writing now. And I'd say because I came from such a working-class background, and I have had a nice run through a bunch of different experiences, I think I'm able to come at things with a slightly different angle. Walking through life from the outside of the perimeter gives you a lot of different perspectives on the inside of the circle. There's a lot less sense of neighborliness and connectivity, I think, as things change, and that's probably the thing I'm the most obsessed with. She's also now bringing that perspective to cultural change in her city and others, writing essays on gentrification, race and class for "The Atlantic." Last year, she was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her commentary. The new novel's dedication gives a clue to its other main character. Anita is based on the real-life Ana Mendieta, a performance artist, sculptor and painter best known for incorporating her own body into her work, often set in nature. Tragically, she's also known for her death in 1985 at age 36, when she fell or was pushed out of an apartment window. Her husband, Carl Andre, older and a major figure in the art world when the two met, was charged with her murder, but acquitted. His place in art history is assured, but what of hers? Gonzalez wondered why she herself had barely heard of Mendieta, even studying art history in college, and only learned of her by accident outside the classroom. The discovery of Ana Mendieta, the discovery of kind of Caribbean art and Puerto Rican art, it was my first time realizing that I have to seek out legacy and what can I do to learn my own history and talk about it and give it some space? And I think it made me just realize that you can't just take everything at face value. My youthful presumption was, oh, well, then it mustn't be good enough to not be in this classroom. And, suddenly, I was like, oh, well, maybe that's not quite the case, and I have to just work and try to nudge in the narrative and add people in. In a recent New York Times article, the family of Ana Mendieta raised concerns about fictionalizations of her life and death, including this one. Her estate refused to let us show photos it owns of the artist or her work. For her part, Gonzalez says this of her decision to give Mendieta a fictional voice. I don't think that artists should ask for permission to make their art. To me, I felt that I was respectful to the story. I was very clear about how I felt about what happened to her legacy in the aftermath. And I felt it was also about the influence that she's had on other generations, including myself and my generation. And so, to me, that was the highest form of respect that I could probably pay. Novelist, essayist, she's also eager to work in TV and films including, a possible adaptation of her first novel. Gonzalez says there's one clear thread in all her work. What I always try to center in all of my pieces, like in "Olga" and in this book, is, this is a Latino experience, but it's an American experience, and these are American women, and I want to see those experiences reflected. All right, the book is "Anita de Monte Laughs Last." By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alexa Gold By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Karina Cuevas, Alexa Gold Visit CANVAS, PBS NewsHour's art hub. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker We don’t flood you with panic-inducing headlines or race to be first We focus on being useful to you — breaking down the news in ways that inform We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today Alexandre Dumas wrote his famous novel as a revenge fantasy for his father by Constance Grady making it a sprightly 176 years old — and that means we have an excuse to dive into the novel’s secret history The Count of Monte Cristo wasn’t just a book for Dumas It was a revenge fantasy he wrote on behalf of his father a Black general who fought in the French Revolution and was ultimately betrayed by Napoleon The novel tells the story of one Edmond Dantès jealous of his charisma and professional abilities secretly betray him to have him locked up in prison becomes impossibly rich after digging up a buried treasure trove and while in disguise as the Count of Monte Cristo wreaks implacable vengeance on all those who have wronged him It’s a rich and satisfying story for anyone who has ever felt betrayed: This is how I’ll get mine if fate is just But Dantès’s betrayal bears a startling resemblance to the real-life story of what happened to Dumas’s father — only he never got his revenge Dumas’s father was also named Alexandre Dumas, but we’ll call him Alex here (his preferred nickname) to distinguish him from his famous son. As chronicled in Tom Reiss’s excellent The Black Count Alex was born in 1762 in what is now Haiti the son of a white French count and a Black enslaved woman The French empire offered legal protections to mixed-race people at the time so at age 14 Alex made his way to France and enlisted in the army he shot up through the ranks as the revolution caught fire While the Revolutionary Army would become infamous for its excesses He briefly fell under suspicion by the Committee of Public Safety for being too lenient in his treatment of the enemy and when he put down a peasant resistance in Vendée Alex won battle after battle and terrified his enemies: When he fought against the Austrians Alex served as a general alongside Napoleon and as Napoleon began to consolidate power on his way to becoming emperor But he made Napoleon nervous: Alex was more handsome and charismatic and he was truly devoted to the idea of the republic After they quarreled during the French invasion of Egypt in 1798 Rather than negotiate for the release of a valuable member of the military Alex was released in 1801 after vigorous petitioning from his wife But Alex never fully recovered from his years behind bars: By the time of his release he was partially paralyzed (He suspected poison.) He died in 1806 of stomach cancer His back wages and military pension were never paid out they destroyed the one remaining statue of him in Paris because it depicted a man of mixed-race heritage Alex’s story is almost unbearably bleak and it lacks any sort of satisfying payoff who grew up on his mother’s memories of his heroic and betrayed father the count’s Black and illegitimate son and he gave Alex the rewards Dumas believed should always have been his Correction: An earlier version of this article listed the incorrect birth date for Alex and the incorrect publication date for The Count of Monte Cristo and the book began its serial publication in 1844 Understand the world with a daily explainer plus the most compelling stories of the day Here’s why your potentially romantic meetup actually sucks. A new prosecutor, a surprising defense team addition, and a whole lot of controversy. Candace Owens and Joe Rogan are the latest frontier of the Me Too backlash. 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to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer testing and research this show is currently not available on any streaming platforms this show is not airing on television in the next two weeks Sign Up Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations NATO and Swedish fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian intelligence-gathering plane that briefly entered Estonian airspace on Tuesday the alliance said on Wednesday (22 October) F16 taking off from Portugal's Monte Real airbase The Estonian Foreign Ministry called the Russian ambassador to the ministry and gave him a protest note over the incursion as well as Portuguese F-16s from NATO's air policing mission in the Baltics took off after radar detected an unidentified aircraft flying close to NATO airspace in the Baltic Sea The plane was identified as a Russian IL-20 intelligence-gathering aircraft that had taken off from Russia's Baltic enclave of Kaliningrad The Russian aircraft was first intercepted by Danish F-16s and later entering Estonian airspace for less than one minute which had been scrambled from their base in Lithuania escorted the Russian plane away from NATO airspace Interceptions of Russian military aircraft by NATO planes over the Baltic region have increased since Moscow annexed Ukraine's Crimea region in March but usually Russian planes only approach NATO airspace and do not enter it At a time when tension between Russia and the West is running high over Ukraine Swedish forces have been scouring the sea off Stockholm following reports of activity by foreign submarines or divers using an underwater vehicle Hidalgo Governor Omar Fayyad has announced the construction of a new highway between Real del Monte and Huasca predicting that it will significantly boost tourism in the region State Tourism Secretary Eduardo Baños Gómez said the 15-kilometer highway will improve access to the two Magical Towns “This will be an iconic project for our administration He noted that the highway could increase tourism in the state by as much as 40% “I hope that we can start the bidding process before the end of the year a beautiful highway that will not only help tourism but also various other sectors of the state’s economy.” The highway will traverse bridges and tunnels through the Pachuca mountains and will reduce travel time between the two towns Secretary Baños added that he hopes the federal government will resume funding for the Magical Towns program, which was suspended earlier this year will host the national Magic Towns fair this month bringing together representatives from the 121 municipalities across Mexico that have been awarded the distinction The country of England will be a special guest at the fair which is expected to bring 200,000 people to Pachuca of which 50,000 are expected to visit Real del Monte as well Source: Milenio (sp) ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's 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