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The Ten Best Children’s Books of 2024
The year 2024 has brought a wonderful array of children's books that offer a glimpse into different lives and worlds. From the heartwarming stories of American kids in "All About…
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Six New York City Shows to See Over the Holidays
The holiday season can be hectic, but amidst all the chaos, taking a moment to appreciate art can be a…
Before the Yule Lads Evolved Into Icelandic Versions of Santa Claus, They Terrorized Children Into Following the Rules
In Icelandic folklore, there exists a unique tradition involving 13 mischievous brothers known as the Yule Lads. These brothers, also…
Rice Straw Sculptures by ARKO Contemporize a Traditional Japanese Material — Colossal
Rice straw, a natural byproduct of rice harvests, has been traditionally used for a variety of purposes, from tatami mats…
Robert Smithson’s “Spiral Jetty” Added to National Register of Historic Places
Late American sculptor Robert Smithson’s most famous creation, "Spiral Jetty" (1970), has been officially recognized by being added to the…
Joseph Smith, the Founder and Prophet of Mormonism, Was Born Into an Impoverished and Itinerant Family in Vermont
Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born on December 23, 1805,…
George Steinmetz Journeys Around the World to Illuminate Where Food Comes From — Colossal
Food production is a complex and global operation that involves a myriad of landscapes, initiatives, and customs. Renowned photographer George…
The Return Is a Shabby CliffsNotes Version of the Odyssey
The Return: A Modern Retelling of the Odyssey In the realm of storytelling, few tales resonate as deeply as the…
Thousands of Josiah Wedgwood’s Glazed Ceramic Samples Paved the Way for 18th-Century Ingenuity — Colossal
Josiah Wedgwood, a Staffordshire potter and entrepreneur, established a ceramics company in 1759 that has since gained worldwide recognition and…