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January 29, 2018

Map Reveals Where Modern Countries Would Be Located If Pangea Still Existed

When we think about the world as we know it, and how humans developed from pre-historic times, inevitably the word Pangea enters the discussion. This supercontinent, formed approximately 335 million years ago, slowly started to break apart around 175 million years ago into the continents we now know.

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January 12, 2018

Virtual Tour of Florence’s Famed Uffizi Gallery Lets You Explore the Museum Online

Today, an increasing number of cultural institutions across the globe are finding new ways to digitally attract and educate audiences.

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January 9, 2018

Tate Digitizes Rare Excerpts from Famous Artists’ Sketchbooks, Letters, and Photos

Gone are the days when you had to travel the world to see great art.

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January 9, 2018

This World Map Shows You the Name of Every Country in Its Own Official Language

Linguistics can be tricky, and how words develop over time can be an interesting window into our collective history. Just think about the names of countries. Why do English speakers say Germany instead of Deutschland, as the Germans do? Or why do Spanish speakers use Estados Unidos de América instead of United States of America? It all comes down to two words—exonym and endonym.

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January 8, 2018

Learn to Paint with 403 Free Episodes of Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” on YouTube

Have you always wanted to learn to paint but you weren’t sure where to start?

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January 2, 2018

10 Artists Whose Work Entered the Public Domain in 2018 (But Not in America)

A new year means new art entering into the public domain—in most countries.

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December 31, 2017

Rijksmuseum Digitizes 600,000+ Works of Art, Making Masterpieces Available Online

This holiday season we’ve seen many museums and galleries around the world increase their generous offerings of digitized art. Museums that have joined the digital world include The National Gallery, Tate Modern, and The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), to name just a few.

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December 26, 2017

6 Powerful Design Resources Offering Hundreds of Tutorials for All Skill Levels

One of the best things about the internet is the vast amounts of knowledge available at your fingertips.

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December 24, 2017

The National Gallery of Art Releases Over 45,000 Digitized Works of Art as Free Downloads

As esteemed art museums continue to digitize their archives, it’s becoming more and more effortless to view and learn about...

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December 18, 2017

30 YouTube Channels To Teach You How To Paint for Free

Always wanted to learn how to paint, but were afraid to enroll in a class? Free online painting tutorials may be right up your alley, helping you get comfortable with both basic and advanced techniques right from home. Whether you are interested in acrylic or oil painting or learning how to use watercolors, there is no shortage of excellent YouTube channels to help you get started.

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