A century ago, on April 14, 1912, the infamous R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg sending more than 1,500 people into the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. For 160 horrifying minutes, the supposedly unsinkable ship plunged beneath the water's surface, eventually settling on the ocean's floor. As the 100th anniversary of the sinking approaches and people's enthrallment with the lux liner magnifies, the ways in which Titanic enthusiasts can commemorate the legendary disaster are multiplying, too. From a rerelease of the blockbuster movie Titanic in 3D to an opportunity to dine like the doomed passengers, we've rounded up eight dark (yet educational) ways you can celebrate the centennial of Titanic's doomsday.
Dance Like It's Your Last Dance, Ever
Dance Like It's Your Last Dance, Ever
Visit Cobh, Queenstown, the ill-fated ship's last port of call for an event called Titanic's Last Waltz. Beginning at noon, Flemish ensemble Grupetto will play authentic and historically truthful music to reincarnate the tunes played during the last night aboard the ship. You might not end up kicking off your heels and dancing with Leonardo DiCaprio on a tabletop, but if you like music with a hint of morbidity, this event is your cup of tea.
Drop Millions on Water-Damaged Artifacts
Drop Millions on Water-Damaged Artifacts
Guernsey's auction house in New York City is selling a 5,500-piece collection of artifacts recovered from the wreck, in addition to photos and intellectual property. The only catch is, the winner must buy all of the artifacts and, by court order, must maintain and keep them on public display. If you'd rather not have people lurking outside your window to catch a glimpse of your prized piece of the hull, there are several other items up for auction around the globe. If you're name is Amy, you might be interested in a $200 million dollar bracelet with the name "Amy" spelled out in diamonds. Or perhaps a $200,000 handwritten manuscript in illegible chicken scratch might strike your fancy.
Dine Like the Doomed Passengers
Dine Like the Doomed Passengers
Looking to get a taste of what it was like to be aboard the Titanic, minus the whole plunging into thirty-degree water thing? A Houston-based restaurant called Cullen's is presenting an exclusive dining event called the Titanic Experience: a ten-course meal comprised of French-styled dishes that were a part of the last meal served on the ship. The melancholic meal will be held at the Macy's Table, which is suspended in mid air, perhaps in an attempt to create a sense of danger or immanent doom.
Watch the Blockbuster Classic in 3-D
Watch the Blockbuster Classic in 3-D
Director James Cameron is marking the tragedy by rereleasing his 1997 cinematic epic, Titanic, in 3-D. It's safe to say the release will draw a diverse crowd, from diehard fans of the original to teenage boys eager to see Kate Winslet's breasts in 3-D. The movie set sail on April 6 and is said to be exactly the same, except for one minor tweak. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson questioned the position of the stars during the time of the sinking in the original version provoking Cameron to concede, "All right, send me the right stars for the exact time, 4:20 a.m. on April 15, 1912, and I'll put it in the movie."
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