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June 13, 2020

5 “Splendiferous” Facts About the Beloved British Author Roald Dahl

It's hard to imagine a writer more inventive than Roald Dahl. With his exceptionally original ideas, whimsical style of storytelling, and quirky collection of made-up words, Dahl is among the world's most treasured children's authors, well known for works like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach. While, as a child, you likely gobbled up a book or two (or 20)

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June 7, 2020

How John James Audubon Completely Changed the Way We Look at ‘Birds of America’

Birds have long been a source of fascination for artists, but perhaps no artist has had more of an influence on this world than John James Audubon. At the turn of the 19th century, French-born Audubon would make his way to America as an 18-year-old boy. He would then spend his life engrossed with his love of birds to create one of the most epic books of all time, The Birds of America.

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May 30, 2020

5 “Curiouser and Curiouser” Facts About Fanciful Writer Lewis Carroll

Few writers have captured imaginations like Lewis Carroll. A pioneer of the “literary nonsense” genre, the English author had a whimsical way with words and a flair for storytelling. A perfect pair, these talents gave way to one of modern history's most treasured tales: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Written in the middle of the 19th century, this fanciful story of a young girl's journey down a rabbit hole is now a staple of pop culture.

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May 28, 2020

Ancient Roman Mosaic Is Discovered in Pristine Condition Under a Vineyard in Italy

Thanks to Italy's rich history, if you dig a little bit you're sure to find something special—even in unexpected places. This was made clear in Verona, where the city has been excavating a privately owned vineyard since the fall. And now, their hard work has paid off as archaeologists have uncovered a pristine mosaic floor dating back to the 1st century CE.

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