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February 26, 2021

8 Facts About the Classical Music Composer Ludwig van Beethoven

From his dynamic symphonies to his romantic piano sonatas, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) is one of the most important composers in the history of classical music. His large repertoire of work spans the transition from the classical style to the romantic era, and remains some of the most performed classical music today. Born in Bonn, Germany in 1770 to a musical family, Beethoven developed an interest in performing at an early age.

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January 16, 2021

3,400-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Painting Palette Still Contains Remnants of Pigments

Thousands of years before the ancient Roman Empire, the north African civilization of ancient Egypt was leading the way in the fields of art, architecture, and engineering. Many of their preserved creations can still be seen today in museums across the globe. In addition to sculptures, jewelry, and headdresses, some everyday objects can be viewed as well. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds a beautiful painter's palette that dates back to 1390-1352 BCE.

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December 28, 2020

Archaeologists Unearth an Incredibly Well-Preserved Ancient Food Stall in Pompeii

Even after hundreds of years of archaeological excavation, new finds on the historic site of Pompeii are still frequently unearthed. Most recently, researchers have completely uncovered an incredibly well-preserved thermopolium or fast-food counter covered in colorful frescos. The Thermopolium of Regio V was first excavated in 2019 and has since been carefully revealed since then.

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