In the early 19th century, most blind children and adults were unable to attend school. Two Bostonians set out to change this. Dr. John Dix Fisher and Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe joined with other reform-minded members of Boston's upper classes to found what is now The Perkins School for the Blind.
A teacher can change a student's life. However, the reverse is also true.
Trends are cyclical, and it seems that even the most outrageous ones find a way of coming back in vogue.
Esteemed architect Santiago Calatrava is being honored by the Florence Biennale of Art and Design for his contributions to the world of design. In October, the Spanish architect will receive the Leonardo da Vinci Lifetime Achievement for being “one of the most influential architects of our time.” The organization further acknowledges that the award is also a recognition of his “audacious experimentation” and his ability to combine art and architecture.
The Asia Society Texas has put together a fascinating exhibition that highlights the works of 32 well-known and emerging Chinese...
Plastics are produced and used by humans like almost no other product. The material infamously lasts ages in landfills.
More than 700 professional sports photographers hailing from over 70 countries submitted their best work to the World Sports Photography Awards. And now, the winners of the competition—the only global contest to award sports photography—have been announced. The 24 category-winning images are a spectacular look at the world of athletics. From basketball and ice hockey to martial arts and aquatics, the categories allow these talented photographers to show off their hard work.
Sloths have a reputation for being very slow, or even lazy.
Not only is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a star on the screen, but he's also a hero in real life.
If you're walking around New York City, keep an eye out for large bouquets. Floral designer Lewis Miller transforms unexpected corners of the metropolis into colorful gardens. These installations are part of an ongoing project called Flower Flash, in which Miller adds vibrant blooms to specific sites for just a couple of hours at a time. Though ephemeral, these pieces are stunning to look at, and completely change the urban setting.
Where do you place notes that you don't want to forget?
Instead of carving a sculpture from one material, Gil Bruvel slowly builds his masterpieces with numerous parts.
