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Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick.

By William DeLong • Sep 17, 2018

Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick.

By William DeLong • September 17, 2018

The Americas’ Oldest Human Remains Were Likely Destroyed In A Museum Fire In Brazil

The skull of Luzia, a woman who lived over 11,000 years ago, was displayed in Brazil's National Museum along with 20 million other artifacts that may all have perished.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 5, 2018

Science News

The Americas’ Oldest Human Remains Were Likely Destroyed In A Museum Fire In Brazil

The skull of Luzia, a woman who lived over 11,000 years ago, was displayed in Brazil's National Museum along with 20 million other artifacts that may all have perished.

By Bernadette Deron • September 5, 2018

A Stolen Pair Of Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Have Been Found 13 Years Later By The FBI

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 5, 2018

News

A Stolen Pair Of Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Have Been Found 13 Years Later By The FBI

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime.

By Bernadette Deron • September 5, 2018

A Stolen Painting Worth $160 Million Was Found In A Small Town Couple’s Home

“It probably had not been in the store an hour before the first person came in and walked up to it and looked at it and said, ‘I think this is a real de Kooning.’"

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 6, 2018

Weird News

A Stolen Painting Worth $160 Million Was Found In A Small Town Couple’s Home

“It probably had not been in the store an hour before the first person came in and walked up to it and looked at it and said, ‘I think this is a real de Kooning.’"

By Bernadette Deron • August 6, 2018

21 Classic Images Of Japanese Fart Battles From The 19th Century

Some say the paintings are a kind of political cartoon serving as a commentary on Western influence, but nobody knows for sure.

By Wyatt Redd • Jul 23, 2018

21 Classic Images Of Japanese Fart Battles From The 19th Century

Some say the paintings are a kind of political cartoon serving as a commentary on Western influence, but nobody knows for sure.

By Wyatt Redd • July 23, 2018

Tom Otterness Designed New York’s Favorite Subway Sculptures – But He Also Killed A Dog For “Art”

Tom Otterness sculpted some of New York's most famous subway art, but little do commuters know he has a sordid history.

By William DeLong • Jul 20, 2018

Tom Otterness Designed New York’s Favorite Subway Sculptures – But He Also Killed A Dog For “Art”

Tom Otterness sculpted some of New York's most famous subway art, but little do commuters know he has a sordid history.

By William DeLong • July 20, 2018

The Strange History of Gereja Ayam, The Chicken Church Of Indonesia

Though it was supposed to resemble a dove, the church ended up looking more like a chicken.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 31, 2018

The Strange History of Gereja Ayam, The Chicken Church Of Indonesia

Though it was supposed to resemble a dove, the church ended up looking more like a chicken.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 31, 2018

He Wrote Poetry On The Horrors Of War — Then He Died A Week Before It Was Over

Wilfred Owen was a WWI soldier, whose realistic depiction of life in the trenches gave rise to a new kind of war poet.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 28, 2018

He Wrote Poetry On The Horrors Of War — Then He Died A Week Before It Was Over

Wilfred Owen was a WWI soldier, whose realistic depiction of life in the trenches gave rise to a new kind of war poet.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 28, 2018

Meet Mao Sugiyama, The Artist Who Made A Meal Of His Genitals

Five people paid $250 a plate for artist Mao Sugiyama's genitals. Unfortunately, the food and legal repercussions made the banquet less than a success.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 25, 2018

Meet Mao Sugiyama, The Artist Who Made A Meal Of His Genitals

Five people paid $250 a plate for artist Mao Sugiyama's genitals. Unfortunately, the food and legal repercussions made the banquet less than a success.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 25, 2018

The Misunderstood Japanese Geisha: The Artists The West Mistook For Prostitutes

Inside the mysterious and misunderstood world of Japanese geisha, the respected artists, musicians, dancers, and poets who the West mistook for prostitutes after the American occupation of Japan following World War II.

By Mark Oliver • May 24, 2018

The Misunderstood Japanese Geisha: The Artists The West Mistook For Prostitutes

Inside the mysterious and misunderstood world of Japanese geisha, the respected artists, musicians, dancers, and poets who the West mistook for prostitutes after the American occupation of Japan following World War II.

By Mark Oliver • May 24, 2018