Art
September 25, 2023

Daniel Arsham’s Dual Exhibitions Celebrate 20-Year Relationship With Perrotin

Artist Daniel Arsham and French gallerist Emmanuel Perrotin are celebrating 20 years of collaboration with a dual exhibition in New York and Paris. For the occasion, Arsham has debuted pieces that draw on his artistic evolution over the past two decades. 20 Years is a wonderful homage to Arsham's career, which sees him transforming cultural objects into slowly eroding archeological artifacts.

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Archeology
September 24, 2023

1,900-Year-Old Ancient Roman Swords Are Found in a Cave Above the Dead Sea

The ancient Romans are known for the empire they built by conquest. Stretching into three continents, the Roman government and its regional deputies ruled by both bureaucracy and force. Sustaining such an empire took legions of soldiers, thousands of pounds of armor, and massive collections of weapons such as swords. These were created by Roman blacksmiths and have been found scattered where they were once dropped or hidden around the former empire by modern-day archeologists.

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Toys
September 23, 2023

LEGO Celebrates the Legacy of the Concorde With a Detailed 2,083-Piece Set

The Concorde, known for its legacy as an incredibly fast airliner, was only in service for 27 years. Even so, it had a lasting impact on the history of aviation—crossing the Atlantic in a stunning three-and-a-half hours. A speed that contemporary travelers long for these days. While the Concorde retired in 2003, it is not forgotten. LEGO decided to pay tribute to this marvelous plane with a special 2,083-piece Concorde LEGO set.

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Animals
September 22, 2023

Crow Nudges Hedgehog Standing in Middle of the Road to Bring It to Safety

Some communities have taken extra precautions to protecting wildlife, but roadways are typically dangerous areas for animals. Some cities around the world may have built wildlife overpasses and animal crossing signs, but it's still precarious out there for the critters. In fact, some animals seem to have learned how bad it can be and are looking out for fellow wildlife.

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