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How Vincenzo Peruggia Stole The Mona Lisa And Made It A Masterpiece

Without Vincenzo Peruggia's daring Mona Lisa theft operation in 1911, would the iconic painting even be well-known today?

By Katie Serena • Oct 22, 2017

How Vincenzo Peruggia Stole The Mona Lisa And Made It A Masterpiece

Without Vincenzo Peruggia's daring Mona Lisa theft operation in 1911, would the iconic painting even be well-known today?

By Katie Serena • October 22, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Philosopher's mummified head put on display, St. Nicholas' grave found, possible Mona Lisa prototype identified, human radiation experiments revealed, "Band of Brothers" vet laid to rest.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 6, 2017

This Week In History News, Oct. 1 – 7

Philosopher's mummified head put on display, St. Nicholas' grave found, possible Mona Lisa prototype identified, human radiation experiments revealed, "Band of Brothers" vet laid to rest.

By All That's Interesting • October 6, 2017

Topless Sketch May Be Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa Prototype

Experts now seek to find out whether this sketch was the precursor to da Vinci's iconic painting.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 2, 2017

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Topless Sketch May Be Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa Prototype

Experts now seek to find out whether this sketch was the precursor to da Vinci's iconic painting.

By All That's Interesting • October 2, 2017

Someone Is Leaving Giant Wooden Penises In A Park And Police Want To Know Who

"Over a meter long, and very well made."

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 6, 2017

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Someone Is Leaving Giant Wooden Penises In A Park And Police Want To Know Who

"Over a meter long, and very well made."

By Gabe Paoletti • September 6, 2017

This Week In History, July 30 – August 5

Scientists Uncover Modern Descendants Of Biblical Canaanites Thought To Have Been Wiped Out So central are the Canaanites to Hebrew and Christian scripture, that even non-believers today surely know their name. Yet, for centuries, not even scientists knew what became of this ancient race — until now. Because the Canaanites...

By All That's Interesting • Aug 4, 2017

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This Week In History, July 30 – August 5

Scientists Uncover Modern Descendants Of Biblical Canaanites Thought To Have Been Wiped Out So central are the Canaanites to Hebrew and Christian scripture, that even non-believers today surely know their name. Yet, for centuries, not even scientists knew what became of this ancient race — until now. Because the Canaanites...

By All That's Interesting • August 4, 2017

New York Painter Tom Bob Turns Found Objects Into Amazing Street Art

In Tom Bob's unique hands, pipes quickly become sassy snakes, and a manhole cover transforms into an Oreo.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jul 28, 2017

New York Painter Tom Bob Turns Found Objects Into Amazing Street Art

In Tom Bob's unique hands, pipes quickly become sassy snakes, and a manhole cover transforms into an Oreo.

By Gabe Paoletti • July 28, 2017

Salvador Dalí’s Body Was Just Dug Up, And His Mustache Is Still Intact

Death is no match for the surrealist painter's famous 'stache.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 21, 2017

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Salvador Dalí’s Body Was Just Dug Up, And His Mustache Is Still Intact

Death is no match for the surrealist painter's famous 'stache.

By All That's Interesting • July 21, 2017

33 Nasty ‘Vinegar Valentines’ That Victorians Sent To Mock Each Other For Every Fault You Can Imagine

These nasty Victorian "vinegar valentines" prove that romance has been dead for quite some time.

By Laura Martisiute • Jun 30, 2017

33 Nasty ‘Vinegar Valentines’ That Victorians Sent To Mock Each Other For Every Fault You Can Imagine

These nasty Victorian "vinegar valentines" prove that romance has been dead for quite some time.

By Laura Martisiute • June 30, 2017

The 44 Most Quintessential Photos Of Prince

Prince could do everything. A drummer, singer, songwriter, prolific guitar player, keyboardist, producer, sex symbol, pop artist, rocker, funk master, and style icon — his life would forever shape the music industry and popular culture. “Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 19, 2017

The 44 Most Quintessential Photos Of Prince

Prince could do everything. A drummer, singer, songwriter, prolific guitar player, keyboardist, producer, sex symbol, pop artist, rocker, funk master, and style icon — his life would forever shape the music industry and popular culture. “Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched...

By All That's Interesting • June 19, 2017

This Week In History, June 4 – June 10

Mummy DNA uncovered, dinosaur-era bird found, ancient Roman cat pawprint discovered, oldest homo sapiens fossil unearthed, Van Gogh paintings made into film.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 9, 2017

This Week In History, June 4 – June 10

Mummy DNA uncovered, dinosaur-era bird found, ancient Roman cat pawprint discovered, oldest homo sapiens fossil unearthed, Van Gogh paintings made into film.

By All That's Interesting • June 9, 2017

50 David Bowie Photos Even Hardcore Fans Probably Haven’t Seen

David Bowie’s unexpected death shook the world in 2016. “At least the year can only get better from here,” the blissfully ignorant humans of January thought. After a singing, songwriting, and acting career that spanned five decades, the iconic performer had changed what it meant to be an innovator and...

By John Kuroski • Apr 26, 2017

50 David Bowie Photos Even Hardcore Fans Probably Haven’t Seen

David Bowie’s unexpected death shook the world in 2016. “At least the year can only get better from here,” the blissfully ignorant humans of January thought. After a singing, songwriting, and acting career that spanned five decades, the iconic performer had changed what it meant to be an innovator and...

By John Kuroski • April 26, 2017

25 Soviet Propaganda Posters From The Height Of The Cold War

These vintage Soviet propaganda posters represent the peak of Cold War iconography and state-sponsored manipulation.

By Savannah Cox • Apr 11, 2017

25 Soviet Propaganda Posters From The Height Of The Cold War

These vintage Soviet propaganda posters represent the peak of Cold War iconography and state-sponsored manipulation.

By Savannah Cox • April 11, 2017