Art History
May 23, 2019

The World-Famous Easter Island Heads Have Bodies Buried Underground

If you're familiar with Easter Island, you've undoubtedly heard of the famous Easter Island heads. While these massive monoliths are among the world's most famous sculptures, their household name is actually a misnomer, as each figure, or moai, also has a hidden body. Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, is a remote volcanic island located in Oceania's Polynesian Triangle. The isle is particularly famous for its collection of nearly 1,000 stone statues.

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Travel
May 22, 2019

97-Year-Old Grandpa Saves Village by Painting Buildings with Colorful Art

A little over 10 years ago, a then-86-year-old Huang Yung-fu faced a dilemma. The Taiwanese government was threatening to knock down his village, as he was the last remaining resident, in attempts to build a more modern apartment complex. He was offered money to pack up his home and move elsewhere, but couldn't bear the thought of leaving the only home he'd ever known in Taiwan. That's when he started painting.

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Travel
May 21, 2019

6 Places in Paris Where You Can Still Experience Notre-Dame’s Medieval Magic

In April, a fire devastated Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of Paris' most beloved monuments. Fortunately, firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze before the 850-year-old building lost its integrity. Sadly, however, efforts to save the church's iconic spire were unsuccessful; as the oak and lead roof was reduced to ashes, the 750-ton structure crumbled and collapsed into the interior.

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Art
May 21, 2019

Jeff Koons Becomes Living Artist with Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold

Jeff Koons has reclaimed his title as the living artist with the world's most expensive artwork sold at auction. The triumph comes after his 1986 stainless steel sculpture Rabbit fetched $91.1 million—including fees—at Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art sale in New York. The record is one previously held by the controversial artist, whose love it or hate it work has made him one of the most talked about artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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