Bori Collection

"Bori: A Multifaceted Name Across Time and Cultures" Bori, a name that echoes through various realms of art, history, and geography

Bori Collection: FILM: FRANKENSTEIN, 1931. Poster for the 1931 film, Frankenstein

FILM: FRANKENSTEIN, 1931. Poster for the 1931 film, Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff as the monster and Colin Clive in the title role as Dr Frankenstein

Pericles / Bust Bori
PERICLES Athenian statesman

Diatoms
Selected slide of a group of fossil diatoms collected from Bori, Hungary in September 1895 and viewed under the light microscipe using differential interfereance contrast

Bori Collection: Zinc clad saddleback roofed tongkonan, Bori Kalimbuang megalithic burial site, Bori, Rantepao

Zinc clad saddleback roofed tongkonan, Bori Kalimbuang megalithic burial site, Bori, Rantepao, Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bori Collection: BORI AND MCCORMACK. Lucrezia Bori and John McCormack at New York City radio station

BORI AND MCCORMACK. Lucrezia Bori and John McCormack at New York City radio station WJZ just prior to their New Years Day broadcast of 1 January 1925

Bori Collection: BORIS THOMASHEFSKY, c1919. Boris Thomashefsky (1864-1939) in the Eternal Wanderer

BORIS THOMASHEFSKY, c1919. Boris Thomashefsky (1864-1939) in the Eternal Wanderer : a souvenir photograph sold at Thomashefskys National (Yiddish) Theatre on the Lower East Side of New York City

Bori Collection: BORIS GODUNOV (c1551-1605). Boris Fedorovich Godunov. Czar of Russia, 1598-1605

BORIS GODUNOV (c1551-1605). Boris Fedorovich Godunov. Czar of Russia, 1598-1605. Manuscript illumination, c1672

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"Bori: A Multifaceted Name Across Time and Cultures" Bori, a name that echoes through various realms of art, history, and geography. From the iconic film "Frankenstein" in 1931 to the majestic bust of Pericles, this captivating word has left its mark. In James Whale's masterpiece "Frankenstein, " Boris Karloff immortalized himself as the haunting monster while Colin Clive portrayed Dr. Frankenstein with intensity. The poster for this film stands as a testament to their unforgettable performances. Traveling from Hollywood to Indonesia, we find ourselves amidst the enchanting Bori Kalimbuang megalithic burial site in Rantepao, Toraja. Here, under a zinc-clad saddleback roofed tongkonan, lies an ancient resting place that speaks volumes about Southeast Asia's rich cultural heritage. But Bori doesn't limit itself to cinema or archaeology; it also finds its way into music history. Lucrezia Bori and John McCormack graced New York City radio station with their melodious voices, leaving audiences captivated by their talent and charm. Delving further back in time brings us closer to Boris Thomashefsky - the Eternal Wanderer who mesmerized theatergoers during his era. His legacy lives on as he continues to inspire performers around the world. Yet another significant figure bearing this name is Vladimir I of Kievan Rus - a visionary ruler who embraced Christianity and shaped Eastern Europe's destiny during his reign from 978-1015 AD. And let us not forget Boris Godunov - Czar of Russia from 1598-1605 - whose rule marked both progress and controversy within Russian history. His story intertwines power struggles and political intrigue that have fascinated historians for centuries. Amidst these diverse references emerges one common thread: diatoms. These microscopic organisms play a vital role in our ecosystem by producing oxygen and serving as indicators of environmental health.