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Pierre Brassau, The Esteemed Artist – And Chimpanzee

Even after learning Pierre Brassau was Peter the Chimp, critics still commended his work, and one man even purchased a painting for himself.

By Katie Serena • Feb 13, 2018

Pierre Brassau, The Esteemed Artist – And Chimpanzee

Even after learning Pierre Brassau was Peter the Chimp, critics still commended his work, and one man even purchased a painting for himself.

By Katie Serena • February 13, 2018

Valerie Solanas — The Radical Feminist Who Shot Andy Warhol

Shortly after publishing her manifesto, titled "Society for Cutting Up Men," Valerie Solanas' feminism spiraled out of control, and she attempted to assassinate famed artist Andy Warhol.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 8, 2018

Valerie Solanas — The Radical Feminist Who Shot Andy Warhol

Shortly after publishing her manifesto, titled "Society for Cutting Up Men," Valerie Solanas' feminism spiraled out of control, and she attempted to assassinate famed artist Andy Warhol.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 8, 2018

How The Creepy Art Of Plastination Created The Bodies Exhibit [VIDEO]

Anatomist Gunther von Hagens invented the process of plastination with the idea being to preserve human tissue in ways never thought possible.

By William DeLong • Jan 31, 2018

How The Creepy Art Of Plastination Created The Bodies Exhibit [VIDEO]

Anatomist Gunther von Hagens invented the process of plastination with the idea being to preserve human tissue in ways never thought possible.

By William DeLong • January 31, 2018

How One Artist Turned Cans Of Poop Into $300,000 Pieces Of Art

Let's just say, Piero Manzoni's concept art truly stinks.

By William DeLong • Jan 4, 2018

How One Artist Turned Cans Of Poop Into $300,000 Pieces Of Art

Let's just say, Piero Manzoni's concept art truly stinks.

By William DeLong • January 4, 2018

Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern

While no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why a child eating statue could be there.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 12, 2017

Kindlifresserbrunnen: The Mysterious Child-Eating Statue Of Bern

While no one knows for sure why the Kindlifresserbrunnen was built, there are several theories as to why a child eating statue could be there.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 12, 2017

A Real Grasshopper Was Just Found In The Paint Of A Van Gogh Masterpiece

Van Gogh was a proponent of the plein air method of painting, where an artist depicting the natural world paints outdoors.

By Gabe Paoletti • Nov 8, 2017

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A Real Grasshopper Was Just Found In The Paint Of A Van Gogh Masterpiece

Van Gogh was a proponent of the plein air method of painting, where an artist depicting the natural world paints outdoors.

By Gabe Paoletti • November 8, 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 • 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