Travel
March 25, 2026

Rome Now Charges $2 for Up-Close Views of Its Iconic Trevi Fountain

Each year, millions of tourists head to Rome to see its incredible historic landmarks, with the famous Trevi Fountain topping many must-see lists. Set against the Palazzo Poli, the ornate 18th-century fountain attracted more than 10 million visitors in 2025 alone. And while you’re welcome to marvel at it from a distance for free, you’ll now be charged a €2 (around $2.31)

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Art
March 25, 2026

Dreamlike Three-Dimensional Collage Tells the Story of De Beers and Its Diamonds

Step into the De Beers flagship store in Paris and you’ll be greeted by artist Constantin Prozorov’s striking piece titled The De Beers Story. Comprising his signature digital collage style, the permanent, three-dimensional installation was unveiled in January 2026 at the boutique on Rue de la Paix, a luxury shopping district in the city. De Beers has long been synonymous with diamonds—it was founded in 1888—and Prozorov reflects this within the work.

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Wildlife Photography
March 24, 2026

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Releases Unseen Outtakes From the Last Year’s Contest

To kick off the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 contest, the photo competition just released a series of “never before seen” entries from the 2025 Awards. From a caiman in Brazil “wearing” butterflies as eyelashes to a pair of dancing blue footed bobbies on Galapagos islands, each brilliant outtake captures wild animals during their funniest moments. The organizers of the Awards hope these images will inspire more people to enter this year’s competition.

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Academy
March 24, 2026

This Relaxing Online Class Is a Fun and Educational Way To Make Nature-Inspired Art

Painting can be serious business, but it doesn’t always have to be. Sometimes, it can be a fun and carefree way to let your creativity shine. That might feel intimidating, but with My Modern Met Academy’s online classes, you’ll get step-by-step instructions and feel confident in your new skills. For a class that’s got a pleasing paint-along feel while still being educational, look to Dappled Light: Learn Abstract Painting with Acrylics.

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