Today is World Poetry Day: Poetry - A universal form of human expression
Poetry has long been one of the most profound ways humans express emotions, ideas, and experiences. Across cultures and ...
After 98 Years, Archaeologists Found the Missing Torso of an Ancient Buddha Statue
While excavating the Ta Prohm temple in Angkor in 1927, a team of archaeologists discovered the head (and only the head) of a ...
Peninsula Daily News on MSN7d
Peninsula’s belly dancing troupe practices ancient art
The seats were filled at Studio Bob in Port Angeles for Shula Azhar’s performance on Feb. 21. The Peninsula’s only belly dance troupe, Shula Azhar (Flaming Flowers, in Arabic), took the stage to loud ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN13h
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology. Cecilie Brøns, who ...
LBM Journal1d
Cabot unveils Color of the Year
Influenced by the ancient Japanese art of Shou Sugi Ban, Burnt Hickory reflects today’s lifestyle trends, where outdoor ...
Gen Z reinterprets historical figures in digital era
Young people in China are seeking inspiration from historical figures. Through AI-generated art, short videos, and social media discussions, ancient wisdom and modern-daily life are being bridged in ...
From Little Junior Sister to Traditional Martial Artist: Zhang Weiwei's Martial Arts Growth Story
Growing up with a father who was a prestigious martial arts master, Zhang Jianping, Zhang Weiwei had an early exposure to the nuances of martial arts. However, her youthful perception of martial arts ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN2d
Art Nouveau vs Art Deco – what's the difference between these two classic design styles?
With Art Deco turning 100, it's time to understand the key differences between two of the most iconic styles of the 20th century ...
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Adele Harrison, Altimira students bring personal touch to Sonoma library art exhibit
More than 150 colorful paintings -- created by middle school students and featuring letters of the alphabet in a style to ...
The Best Places to Visit in Europe, From Dramatic Coastlines to Historic Castles
Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer or a solo traveler in pursuit of a life-changing getaway, there’s no substitute for a ...
PC Gamer on MSN7d
One of my favorite indie RPGs is getting a follow-up made with FromSoftware's 25-year-old Super Mario Maker for first person dungeon crawlers
The excellent 2023 first person RPG Lunacid is getting the last (but coolest) follow-up I ever would have expected. Lunacid: ...