Interesting Art From History's Most Unique Visionaries

Paper Cuttings Made By 17th-Century Schoolgirls Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Former Boarding School In London

The paper cuttings at Sutton House in London are more than 350 years old and are one of just three examples of similar 17th-century English art know to exist today.

By Amber Morgan Jul 19, 2024

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Paper Cuttings Made By 17th-Century Schoolgirls Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Former Boarding School In London

The paper cuttings at Sutton House in London are more than 350 years old and are one of just three examples of similar 17th-century English art know to exist today.

By Amber Morgan July 19, 2024

Stunning Marble Floor Of Sunken Roman Villa Restored Off The Coast Of Southern Italy

Near the submerged city of Baiae, archaeologists found a stunning opus sectile floor that had been built in the last days of the Roman Empire.

By Austin Harvey Jul 17, 2024

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Stunning Marble Floor Of Sunken Roman Villa Restored Off The Coast Of Southern Italy

Near the submerged city of Baiae, archaeologists found a stunning opus sectile floor that had been built in the last days of the Roman Empire.

By Austin Harvey July 17, 2024

Meet The Pioneering Scientists Who Invented The Camera, From Ibn al-Haytham To Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

The first photograph was taken by the French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in the 1820s, but the story of who invented the camera and when involves centuries of innovation and experimentation.

By Austin Harvey Jul 10, 2024

Meet The Pioneering Scientists Who Invented The Camera, From Ibn al-Haytham To Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

The first photograph was taken by the French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in the 1820s, but the story of who invented the camera and when involves centuries of innovation and experimentation.

By Austin Harvey July 10, 2024

An Ancient Roman Statue Of Hermes Has Been Found Intact Inside A Bulgarian Sewer

Following an earthquake in 388 C.E., residents of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica buried this statue of Hermes under several layers of dirt, where it has sat untouched for the last 1,650 years.

By Amber Morgan Jul 10, 2024

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An Ancient Roman Statue Of Hermes Has Been Found Intact Inside A Bulgarian Sewer

Following an earthquake in 388 C.E., residents of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica buried this statue of Hermes under several layers of dirt, where it has sat untouched for the last 1,650 years.

By Amber Morgan July 10, 2024

The World’s Oldest Cave Paintings Have Been Discovered In Indonesia — And They Date Back 51,000 Years

Found in the mountains of South Sulawesi, this prehistoric rock art depicting a pig alongside three human-like figures has been named the oldest cave painting on Earth.

By Amber Morgan Jul 9, 2024

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The World’s Oldest Cave Paintings Have Been Discovered In Indonesia — And They Date Back 51,000 Years

Found in the mountains of South Sulawesi, this prehistoric rock art depicting a pig alongside three human-like figures has been named the oldest cave painting on Earth.

By Amber Morgan July 9, 2024

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A Tourist In Pompeii Was Just Arrested For Carving His Name Into A 2,200-Year-Old Wall

The tourist from Kazakhstan carved the letters "ALI" into a plaster wall at the House of Ceii before authorities stopped him, and now he will have to pay for repairs to the ancient structure.

By Amber Morgan Jul 1, 2024

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A Tourist In Pompeii Was Just Arrested For Carving His Name Into A 2,200-Year-Old Wall

The tourist from Kazakhstan carved the letters "ALI" into a plaster wall at the House of Ceii before authorities stopped him, and now he will have to pay for repairs to the ancient structure.

By Amber Morgan July 1, 2024

Rare Bronze Bust Of Roman Emperor Caligula Rediscovered After It Went Missing 200 Years Ago

The bronze bust of Caligula was cast 2,000 years ago and gifted to the British writer Horace Walpole in 1767, but it seemingly vanished after it was purchased by a collector in the mid-19th century.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 27, 2024

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Rare Bronze Bust Of Roman Emperor Caligula Rediscovered After It Went Missing 200 Years Ago

The bronze bust of Caligula was cast 2,000 years ago and gifted to the British writer Horace Walpole in 1767, but it seemingly vanished after it was purchased by a collector in the mid-19th century.

By Kaleena Fraga June 27, 2024

Archaeologists Uncovered An Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus With A Painting That Looks Eerily Like Marge Simpson

In October 2023, Egyptian archaeologists unveiled a trove of artifacts from a New Kingdom cemetery, including a sarcophagus lid with an image of the goddess Nut — which had an uncanny resemblance to Marge Simpson.

By Austin Harvey Jun 27, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncovered An Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus With A Painting That Looks Eerily Like Marge Simpson

By Austin Harvey June 27, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Celtic Fertility Figure With An Alien-Like Appearance And A ‘Prominent Phallus’ To Go Up For Auction In England

Ever since metal detectorist Bob Jemmett found "Nobby" six years ago, the figure has been his "constant companion," but now he's selling it to make improvements to his home.

By Austin Harvey Jun 17, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Celtic Fertility Figure With An Alien-Like Appearance And A ‘Prominent Phallus’ To Go Up For Auction In England

Ever since metal detectorist Bob Jemmett found "Nobby" six years ago, the figure has been his "constant companion," but now he's selling it to make improvements to his home.

By Austin Harvey June 17, 2024