Archeology
September 9, 2025

Ancient Relics Recovered From a Long-Gone Sunken City off the Egyptian Coast

Embed from Getty Images Sunken treasure comes in many forms, and it's not all jewels. Piecing together history is just as valuable. Recently, a trove of relics was recovered by Egyptian officials off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. The remains were from an ancient sunken city called Canopus, and the pieces range from individual statues to building ruins to the city's infrastructure.

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Art
September 9, 2025

Landmark 70-Year Yayoi Kusama Retrospective Will Travel Through Europe From 2025–2027

It’s been a big year for Yayoi Kusama. In March, Kusama led sales at Art Basel Hong Kong, securing a $3.5 million deal for her 2013 acrylic-on-canvas work INFINITY-NETS [ORUPX]. Her major retrospective at the Melbourne-based National Gallery of Victoria also smashed records, becoming the most popular exhibition in Australian history. But 2025 is about to get even bigger for the renowned artist.

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Architecture
September 8, 2025

Sweden Moves a Special 113-Year-Old Wooden Church to a New Home Miles Away

In many places, historic architecture is sacrificed when the urban landscape changes, but not in Kiruna, Sweden. As the northernmost town in the Lapland province, Kiruna is known for many things, including a historically significant church. Built between 1909 and 1912, the wooden church was voted the country's most beautiful building. So when LKAB mine needed to expand, putting at risk the church’s stability, special provisions were made.

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Photography
September 8, 2025

Photographer Reveals the Timeless Charm of Cuba’s Forgotten Spaces

Cuba has drawn globetrotters to its vibrant streets, where colorful, crumbling buildings and classic cars stand as enduring echoes of the past. Istanbul-based, British photographer James Kerwin recently visited the Caribbean country to capture the enduring beauty of the now-abandoned colonial buildings, Art Deco theaters, and mid-century homes that embody the timeless spirit of the island. His series, Time Suspended, captures both the charm of Cuba and the weight of its history.

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