Archeology
May 21, 2025

Archeologist Uses 3D Models To Create the Parthenon’s Original Interior

Standing high on the Acropolis, the Parthenon has long been a symbol of Ancient Greece. Yet, there's still so much we have to learn about this ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Thanks to work by archeologist Juan de Lara of Oxford University, we're even closer to understanding how people originally experienced the temple. Today, light pours into the Parthenon, and its interior is largely empty. However, Dr.

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Embroidery
May 20, 2025

Two Women Create Two Different Embroideries on Opposite Sides of One Fabric

Crafting can be magical, and double-sided Su embroidery might be the most enchanting of all. It features two embroidered designs, one on each side of a transparent piece of fabric, that exist independently. The designs look completely different, and you'd never know there was another embroidery on the other side of the fabric. If this sounds impossible, you can see it in action.

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