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Buddhist Monk In Search Of Enlightenment Cuts Off Own Head With Homemade Guillotine

"His wish was to offer his head and his soul. So that the Lord could help him reincarnate as a higher spiritual being in the next life."

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 21, 2021

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Buddhist Monk In Search Of Enlightenment Cuts Off Own Head With Homemade Guillotine

"His wish was to offer his head and his soul. So that the Lord could help him reincarnate as a higher spiritual being in the next life."

By Kaleena Fraga • April 21, 2021

27 Images That Prove Hiroshige Was The Undisputed Master Of Japanese Woodblock Printing

Utagawa Hiroshige was such a talented artist that he inspired Van Gogh and Monet. But in 1856, the famous woodblock printer "retired from the world" to become a Buddhist monk.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 7, 2021

27 Images That Prove Hiroshige Was The Undisputed Master Of Japanese Woodblock Printing

Utagawa Hiroshige was such a talented artist that he inspired Van Gogh and Monet. But in 1856, the famous woodblock printer "retired from the world" to become a Buddhist monk.

By Erin Kelly • April 7, 2021

Couple Mistakes Abstract A $440,000 Painting For An Interactive Exhibit — And Paints Over The Artist’s Work

The painting was displayed alongside the paint cans and brushes that the artists used to make it — which the couple took as an invitation to collaborate.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 5, 2021

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Couple Mistakes Abstract A $440,000 Painting For An Interactive Exhibit — And Paints Over The Artist’s Work

The painting was displayed alongside the paint cans and brushes that the artists used to make it — which the couple took as an invitation to collaborate.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 5, 2021

Inside Hallstatt, China’s Perfect Replica Of A Picturesque Austrian Village

In 2012, China spent a billion dollars building an exact replica of the historic Austrian village of Hallstatt. Though Austria was initially outraged, the two sister cities have since developed an unlikely bond.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 1, 2021

Inside Hallstatt, China’s Perfect Replica Of A Picturesque Austrian Village

In 2012, China spent a billion dollars building an exact replica of the historic Austrian village of Hallstatt. Though Austria was initially outraged, the two sister cities have since developed an unlikely bond.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 1, 2021

Meet Yoshiko Kawashima, The Chinese Princess Who Spied For Japan

Known for her prowess on the battlefield and her penchant for cross-dressing, Yoshiko Kawashima became a polarizing figure in Asia during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 24, 2021

Meet Yoshiko Kawashima, The Chinese Princess Who Spied For Japan

Known for her prowess on the battlefield and her penchant for cross-dressing, Yoshiko Kawashima became a polarizing figure in Asia during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

By Morgan Dunn • March 24, 2021

Archaeologists Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Gold Mask In China Belonging To A Mysterious Ancient Society

Researchers hope that the mask, which was found alongside 500 other ancient artifacts, can answer questions about the enigmatic Shu civilization.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 23, 2021

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Archaeologists Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Gold Mask In China Belonging To A Mysterious Ancient Society

Researchers hope that the mask, which was found alongside 500 other ancient artifacts, can answer questions about the enigmatic Shu civilization.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 23, 2021

Meet The Takin, The Elusive Cow-Goat Hybrid That Roams The Himalayas

Though the takin can weigh up to 770 pounds and sport an unmistakable golden coat, this mysterious beast has remained largely out of human sight for centuries.

By Leah Silverman • Mar 10, 2021

Meet The Takin, The Elusive Cow-Goat Hybrid That Roams The Himalayas

Though the takin can weigh up to 770 pounds and sport an unmistakable golden coat, this mysterious beast has remained largely out of human sight for centuries.

By Leah Silverman • March 10, 2021

The Stories Behind History’s Most Haunting Mount Everest Deaths — And The Bodies Left Behind

While it's uncertain exactly how many people have died on Mount Everest, authorities say that approximately 300 have perished attempting to conquer Earth's tallest mountain.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 4, 2021

The Stories Behind History’s Most Haunting Mount Everest Deaths — And The Bodies Left Behind

While it's uncertain exactly how many people have died on Mount Everest, authorities say that approximately 300 have perished attempting to conquer Earth's tallest mountain.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 4, 2021

The Horrific Story Of William Calley And The My Lai Massacre

Even after U.S. Army Lt. William Calley helped perpetrate the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, most Americans supported him and he faced little punishment for his crimes.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 2, 2021

The Horrific Story Of William Calley And The My Lai Massacre

Even after U.S. Army Lt. William Calley helped perpetrate the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, most Americans supported him and he faced little punishment for his crimes.

By Morgan Dunn • March 2, 2021

A Fisherman In Indonesia Just Caught A Baby Shark With A ‘Human Face’ — And Experts Are Baffled

"I split the belly of the mother shark and found three pups in the stomach. Two were like the mother and this one looked like it had a human face."

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 24, 2021

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A Fisherman In Indonesia Just Caught A Baby Shark With A ‘Human Face’ — And Experts Are Baffled

"I split the belly of the mother shark and found three pups in the stomach. Two were like the mother and this one looked like it had a human face."

By Kaleena Fraga • February 24, 2021