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Codex Seraphinianus, Bizarre And Beautiful Art From An Alien World

In an attempt to remind readers how language appears to those incapable of understanding it, Codex Seraphinianus has baffled critics for decades.

By Savannah Cox • Jul 30, 2021

Codex Seraphinianus, Bizarre And Beautiful Art From An Alien World

In an attempt to remind readers how language appears to those incapable of understanding it, Codex Seraphinianus has baffled critics for decades.

By Savannah Cox • July 30, 2021

Pompeii Graffiti Shows Just How Raunchy Ancient Romans Really Were

Ancient Roman graffiti in Pompeii has been found on walls throughout the city, nearly perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 28, 2021

Pompeii Graffiti Shows Just How Raunchy Ancient Romans Really Were

Ancient Roman graffiti in Pompeii has been found on walls throughout the city, nearly perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 28, 2021

Here’s How Historical Figures Would Look If They Lived Today

Instagram artist Becca Saladin transforms famous names from the past into modern-day people — and the results are stunning.

By Katie Serena • Jul 19, 2021

Here’s How Historical Figures Would Look If They Lived Today

Instagram artist Becca Saladin transforms famous names from the past into modern-day people — and the results are stunning.

By Katie Serena • July 19, 2021

The Surprising Stories Behind Nine Of Your Favorite Beatles Songs

You may know classic Beatles songs like "Hey Jude" or "Yesterday" by heart, but you'll still be surprised to learn the incredible stories behind how they were written.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 18, 2021

The Surprising Stories Behind Nine Of Your Favorite Beatles Songs

You may know classic Beatles songs like "Hey Jude" or "Yesterday" by heart, but you'll still be surprised to learn the incredible stories behind how they were written.

By Erin Kelly • July 18, 2021

This Week In History News, Jul. 11 – 17

Possible Michelangelo fingerprint discovered, cathedral linked to lost Nubian kingdom unearthed, ancient Egyptian slab filled with hieroglyphics found.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 16, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jul. 11 – 17

Possible Michelangelo fingerprint discovered, cathedral linked to lost Nubian kingdom unearthed, ancient Egyptian slab filled with hieroglyphics found.

By All That's Interesting • July 16, 2021

Ziegfeld Follies: The Opulent Broadway Shows That Dazzled 1920s New York City

From 1907 to 1931, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. put on a series of extraordinary shows that "glorified" American women and embraced “erotic abandon.”

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 15, 2021

Ziegfeld Follies: The Opulent Broadway Shows That Dazzled 1920s New York City

From 1907 to 1931, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. put on a series of extraordinary shows that "glorified" American women and embraced “erotic abandon.”

By Kaleena Fraga • July 15, 2021

This Week In History News, Jul. 4 – 10

Mystery of ancient Greek code solved, rare Picasso work discovered, millennia-old shaman's snake staff unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 9, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jul. 4 – 10

Mystery of ancient Greek code solved, rare Picasso work discovered, millennia-old shaman's snake staff unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • July 9, 2021

Rare Picasso Painting Sells For $150,000 After Sitting Forgotten In A Maine Closet For 50 Years

Pablo Picasso likely made the painting as he prepared to design the stage curtain for the 1919 Russian ballet “Le Tricorne."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 8, 2021

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Rare Picasso Painting Sells For $150,000 After Sitting Forgotten In A Maine Closet For 50 Years

Pablo Picasso likely made the painting as he prepared to design the stage curtain for the 1919 Russian ballet “Le Tricorne."

By Kaleena Fraga • July 8, 2021

23 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Colorado’s Bishop Castle

Ever since 1969, Jim Bishop has singlehandedly constructed Bishop Castle, which is the largest self-built palace in the United States — and may be the largest self-built architecture project in the entire world.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 23, 2021

23 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Colorado’s Bishop Castle

Ever since 1969, Jim Bishop has singlehandedly constructed Bishop Castle, which is the largest self-built palace in the United States — and may be the largest self-built architecture project in the entire world.

By Erin Kelly • June 23, 2021

David Bowie Painting Bought At A Landfill For $4 Is Now Selling For $18,000

"DHead XLVI" was part of a 47-portrait series by Bowie and found at a thrift shop at the entrance to a landfill just outside Toronto.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 17, 2021

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David Bowie Painting Bought At A Landfill For $4 Is Now Selling For $18,000

"DHead XLVI" was part of a 47-portrait series by Bowie and found at a thrift shop at the entrance to a landfill just outside Toronto.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 17, 2021