Art History
January 20, 2020

16th-Century Nun’s Incredible ‘Last Supper’ Is Restored by an All-Female Team of Experts

Unfortunately, when it comes to art, women often aren't recognized in history. Many talented female artists are often overlooked in favor of their male contemporaries, simply due to circumstance or the opportunities presented to them because of their gender. But in Florence, there's a group working to make sure that women get the acknowledgement they deserve.

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Drawing
January 19, 2020

Interview: Artist Spends 5 Years Drawing Giant Colored Pencil Map of North America

Artist and cartographer Anton Thomas is making waves for his enormous, hand-drawn map of North America. Executed in pen and colored pencil over the course of nearly 5 years, he spent almost 4,000 hours creating this incredibly detailed view of the continent. It's an ambitious project that required Thomas' dedication and a lot of sacrifice; but in the end, he was rewarded both personally and professionally for his trouble.

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Art History
January 16, 2020

Meet Theo van Gogh: Vincent’s Younger Brother and One of History’s Most Important Art Dealers

As a pioneer of Post-Impressionism, Vincent van Gogh is one of art history's most well-known figures. Though the artist did not see much success during his short career, his work has attained ample attention since his death in 1890. Who was behind his posthumous fame? Arguably, it can be attributed to his younger brother, Theo, an important art dealer who introduced the modern art world to Vincent's prolific portfolio.

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Environment
January 15, 2020

Viral Posts Claim Wombats Are Shepherding Animals to Their Burrows During Australian Bushfires

As the Australia bushfires rage on, one of the main concerns is how the wild animals are affected by this environmental catastrophe. With an estimated half-billion creatures hurt or dead from the flames, people around the world are looking for glimmers of hope for them. Unfortunately, not all of the good news you read is true. A series of viral social media posts about wombats is a prime example of this.

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