Pope Leo XIV may be living a new life in the Vatican, but he’ll forever have a presence in Chicago—not just because it’s the city in which he was born and raised, but because of a new mural inside the Chicago White Sox stadium.
Sometimes, our traditional methods of preserving memories just aren’t enough.
There are an estimated 7,000 languages spoken around the world today, allowing humans to chat, tell stories, and share information.
With all the buzz around Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, one question comes to mind: what about the Iliad? Although the epic is one of the most famous and widely studied pieces of literature in the Western world, it hasn’t been adapted as much or had as much visual interpretation compared to other classics.
New research suggests that ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess Nut may contain an early representation of the Milky...
Throughout history, cultures have developed methods of decision making that we might consider… unconventional.
Given their tremendous size, trees often seem stationary, with no chance of vanishing unless cut down. In Japan, a traditional technique proves otherwise, as long as patience and precision are both exercised. Roughly translated to “laying the groundwork,” the nemawashi approach reconsiders how we interact with trees, especially when we’re tasked with transporting them. The practice involves meticulously sifting through soil to locate a tree’s root system, which is then wrapped and bound by hand.
When Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on April 13, visitors flocked to the more than 150 world pavilions designed by...
The movie Ratatouille (2007) may be one of the best Pixar films and the greatest animated works of all time.
Nestled within Saudi Arabia's historic Hejaz Mountains, Oppenheim Architecture has created a sprawling resort that blends with its surroundings. The Desert Rock resort pays homage to the area's rock-carved architecture with myriad facilities spread across 30,000 square meters of land. Guests can select from a range of luxury accommodations tailored to their preferences.
The Roman Colosseum is one of the most awe-inspiring landmarks from ancient history.
With nearly 9 million visitors a year, the Louvre Museum is the world’s most renowned art museum, home to masterpieces...
