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Googie Architecture, An Art Form Worth Saving

While architects have largely abandoned Googie Architecture, its optimism toward the future is a vision well worth saving.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 3, 2014

Googie Architecture, An Art Form Worth Saving

While architects have largely abandoned Googie Architecture, its optimism toward the future is a vision well worth saving.

By Savannah Cox • January 3, 2014

The Stockholm Metro’s Spectacular Underground Art

For the admission price of one metro ticket, tens of thousands of Stockholm’s commuters can gain access to what is likely the world’s biggest (and longest) art exhibition. Within the capital city’s cavernous 68-mile underground train hub, 90 of the 100 stations are fantastically adorned with sculptures, mosaics, paintings, engravings,...

By Erin Kelly • Jan 2, 2014

The Stockholm Metro’s Spectacular Underground Art

For the admission price of one metro ticket, tens of thousands of Stockholm’s commuters can gain access to what is likely the world’s biggest (and longest) art exhibition. Within the capital city’s cavernous 68-mile underground train hub, 90 of the 100 stations are fantastically adorned with sculptures, mosaics, paintings, engravings,...

By Erin Kelly • January 2, 2014

Five Fascinating Lost Civilizations

Lost Civilizations: The Nabataeans Straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, the ancient Nabatean Treasury of Al-Khazneh played host to the final scene of “The Last Crusade” and it’s easy to see why. The mysterious people who occupied Jordan in the sixth century BC are responsible for carving one of...

By Katie Serena • Dec 31, 2013

Five Fascinating Lost Civilizations

Lost Civilizations: The Nabataeans Straight out of an Indiana Jones movie, the ancient Nabatean Treasury of Al-Khazneh played host to the final scene of “The Last Crusade” and it’s easy to see why. The mysterious people who occupied Jordan in the sixth century BC are responsible for carving one of...

By Katie Serena • December 31, 2013

The World’s Most Interesting New Year Traditions

Believe it or not, there are New Year traditions that extend beyond drinking in excess. Here are a few of the most interesting.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 28, 2013

The World’s Most Interesting New Year Traditions

Believe it or not, there are New Year traditions that extend beyond drinking in excess. Here are a few of the most interesting.

By Savannah Cox • December 28, 2013

The Five Most Interesting Wedding Traditions From Around The World

Interesting Wedding Traditions: Cupid’s Arrows While the shooting of Cupid’s arrows, a woman riding a white stallion, and a battle between families might conjure images of a Harlequin romance gone awry, in reality those events are little more than the traditional wedding ceremony of the Yugur people. Residing in China’s...

By Savannah Cox • Dec 22, 2013

The Five Most Interesting Wedding Traditions From Around The World

Interesting Wedding Traditions: Cupid’s Arrows While the shooting of Cupid’s arrows, a woman riding a white stallion, and a battle between families might conjure images of a Harlequin romance gone awry, in reality those events are little more than the traditional wedding ceremony of the Yugur people. Residing in China’s...

By Savannah Cox • December 22, 2013

The 5 Most Interesting Parades In The World

Interesting Parades: Día de los Muertos Traced back to an ancient Aztec ceremony to worship the god of the underworld and the afterlife, Día de los Muertos (the day of the dead) has developed into a three-day celebration in Mexico. Typically beginning on Halloween, many use Día de los Muertos...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 20, 2013

The 5 Most Interesting Parades In The World

Interesting Parades: Día de los Muertos Traced back to an ancient Aztec ceremony to worship the god of the underworld and the afterlife, Día de los Muertos (the day of the dead) has developed into a three-day celebration in Mexico. Typically beginning on Halloween, many use Día de los Muertos...

By All That's Interesting • December 20, 2013

Five Of Today’s Most Incredible Illustrators


While the word “illustrator” might bring to mind a children’s book artist, these five illustrators graduated from storybooks decades ago. Thanks to the ever-growing arsenal of available digital media creation tools, the world of illustration has undergone a major transformation over the years. Today’s illustrators blend traditional and digital media...

By Kiri Picone • Dec 5, 2013

Five Of Today’s Most Incredible Illustrators


While the word “illustrator” might bring to mind a children’s book artist, these five illustrators graduated from storybooks decades ago. Thanks to the ever-growing arsenal of available digital media creation tools, the world of illustration has undergone a major transformation over the years. Today’s illustrators blend traditional and digital media...

By Kiri Picone • December 5, 2013

The World’s Most Amazing Works Of Body Art

As artists have grown more desirous of more dynamic means of expression, portraiture is no longer confined to the canvas. Welcome to the world of body art.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 2, 2013

The World’s Most Amazing Works Of Body Art

As artists have grown more desirous of more dynamic means of expression, portraiture is no longer confined to the canvas. Welcome to the world of body art.

By Erin Kelly • December 2, 2013

The Glamorous And Gruesome History Of The Masquerade Ball

The Masquerade Ball has inspired death, lust, and decadent costume parties for centuries — and has a shockingly gruesome history.

By Savannah Cox • Nov 23, 2013

The Glamorous And Gruesome History Of The Masquerade Ball

The Masquerade Ball has inspired death, lust, and decadent costume parties for centuries — and has a shockingly gruesome history.

By Savannah Cox • November 23, 2013

Kohei Matsuno’s Amazing Latte Art

This Japanese designer's latte art reminds us that just about anything--even coffee--can be an incredible work of art.

By Kiri Picone • Nov 19, 2013

Kohei Matsuno’s Amazing Latte Art

This Japanese designer's latte art reminds us that just about anything--even coffee--can be an incredible work of art.

By Kiri Picone • November 19, 2013