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Before Bob Ross Was A Painter, He Was A ‘Mean’ Drill Sergeant In The U.S. Air Force

Bob Ross spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska, where he fell in love with the scenery and took a life-changing interest in painting.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 18, 2023

Before Bob Ross Was A Painter, He Was A ‘Mean’ Drill Sergeant In The U.S. Air Force

Bob Ross spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska, where he fell in love with the scenery and took a life-changing interest in painting.

By Austin Harvey • June 18, 2023

This Week In History News, Jun. 11 – 17

Ancient mosaic found in the Gulf of Naples, "vampire" burials uncovered in Poland, bulldog-like breeding discovered among ancient Romans.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 16, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jun. 11 – 17

Ancient mosaic found in the Gulf of Naples, "vampire" burials uncovered in Poland, bulldog-like breeding discovered among ancient Romans.

By All That's Interesting • June 16, 2023

Kryptos, The CIA Sculpture With A Coded Message That No One Has Been Able To Solve

More than three decades after the installation of Kryptos, three of its four coded messages have been cracked — but one remains a mystery.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 9, 2023

Kryptos, The CIA Sculpture With A Coded Message That No One Has Been Able To Solve

More than three decades after the installation of Kryptos, three of its four coded messages have been cracked — but one remains a mystery.

By Austin Harvey • June 9, 2023

This Week In History News, May 28 – Jun. 3

Eighteenth-century sword sold for $17.4 million in London, ancient petroglyphs uncovered in Sweden, 2,500-year-old feces examined in Jerusalem.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 2, 2023

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This Week In History News, May 28 – Jun. 3

Eighteenth-century sword sold for $17.4 million in London, ancient petroglyphs uncovered in Sweden, 2,500-year-old feces examined in Jerusalem.

By All That's Interesting • June 2, 2023

This Week In History News, May 14 – 20

History's earliest-known kisses uncovered in Mesopotamia, Qing Dynasty jars found in London thrift store, world's oldest megastructure blueprints unearthed in Jordan.

By All That's Interesting • May 19, 2023

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This Week In History News, May 14 – 20

History's earliest-known kisses uncovered in Mesopotamia, Qing Dynasty jars found in London thrift store, world's oldest megastructure blueprints unearthed in Jordan.

By All That's Interesting • May 19, 2023

Qing Dynasty Jars Purchased For $25 At A London Thrift Store Just Sold For $75,000 At Auction

The 18th-century Qing Dynasty jars were found by an unsuspecting buyer in London who had no idea how rare or valuable they were.

By Amber Morgan • May 17, 2023

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Qing Dynasty Jars Purchased For $25 At A London Thrift Store Just Sold For $75,000 At Auction

The 18th-century Qing Dynasty jars were found by an unsuspecting buyer in London who had no idea how rare or valuable they were.

By Amber Morgan • May 17, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of The Toynbee Tiles, Eerie Mosaics With Messages About Reviving Dead People On Jupiter

For decades, the Toynbee Tiles have been appearing on the streets of Philadelphia and other cities across America bearing bizarre inscriptions — but no one knows who is behind them or what purpose they serve.

By Austin Harvey • May 16, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of The Toynbee Tiles, Eerie Mosaics With Messages About Reviving Dead People On Jupiter

For decades, the Toynbee Tiles have been appearing on the streets of Philadelphia and other cities across America bearing bizarre inscriptions — but no one knows who is behind them or what purpose they serve.

By Austin Harvey • May 16, 2023

This Van Gogh Painting Was Just Renamed After A Chef Realized That Its ‘Onions’ Are Actually Garlic

Chef and artist Ernst de Witte made a presentation that convinced the Van Gogh Museum's curators to change the name of the Dutch artist's 1887 still life based on the grounds that the allium featured in it had been misidentified.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2023

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This Van Gogh Painting Was Just Renamed After A Chef Realized That Its ‘Onions’ Are Actually Garlic

Chef and artist Ernst de Witte made a presentation that convinced the Van Gogh Museum's curators to change the name of the Dutch artist's 1887 still life based on the grounds that the allium featured in it had been misidentified.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2023

Italian Historian Claims To Have Identified The Stone Bridge From Mona Lisa Backdrop

Drone photos and historical documents suggest that Leonardo da Vinci based the bridge that appears in the backdrop of the Mona Lisa on a very real bridge located in the Italian province of Arezzo.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 4, 2023

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Italian Historian Claims To Have Identified The Stone Bridge From Mona Lisa Backdrop

Drone photos and historical documents suggest that Leonardo da Vinci based the bridge that appears in the backdrop of the Mona Lisa on a very real bridge located in the Italian province of Arezzo.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 4, 2023

South Korean Student Eats $120,000 Banana Artwork Because He Was ‘Hungry’

Noh Huyn-soo removed Maurizio Cattelan's piece from the wall at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul and then ate it, later saying he did so simply because he "skipped breakfast."

By Amber Morgan • May 1, 2023

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South Korean Student Eats $120,000 Banana Artwork Because He Was ‘Hungry’

Noh Huyn-soo removed Maurizio Cattelan's piece from the wall at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul and then ate it, later saying he did so simply because he "skipped breakfast."

By Amber Morgan • May 1, 2023