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Solomon Northup’s ‘Twelve Years a Slave’ Came to an End as He Regained His Long-Awaited Freedom on This Day in 1853
Solomon Northup, a free Black man living in Saratoga Springs, New York, was a married, educated carpenter and musician. In 1841, two white men approached him to be their fiddle…
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A Nazi-Looted Painting Recovered by the Monuments Men During World War II Is Going on Sale
The painting, along with other works of art, was saved by the Monuments Men, a group of soldiers dedicated to…
A Different Kind of Joy
The promise of "joy" that Kamala Harris sold us has turned into a bitter disappointment, as we find ourselves once…
What Makes the Dark, Whimsical World of Tim Burton So Compelling?
Overall, "The World of Tim Burton" exhibition offers a comprehensive look at the career and creative process of the iconic…
Michael McGrath Summons Symbolism and a Folk Art Style in Expressive Paintings — Colossal
Michael McGrath is an artist whose works are filled with fanged cats, all-seeing ravens, anthropomorphized botanicals, and disembodied faces that…
Meet Haggis, the Latest Baby Pygmy Hippo to Win Over the Internet
Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo has recently welcomed a new addition to their family of pygmy hippos—a baby calf named Haggis. Born…
Lebanon’s Ancient Heritage Under Threat as Israel Ramps Up Attacks
Israel's Ongoing Assault on Baalbek and Cultural Genocide in Gaza In the wake of Israel's first citywide evacuation order for…
Arcimboldo-esque Portraits Emerge from Tools of the Trade in Early 19th-Century Aquatints — Colossal
Giuseppe Arcimboldo, an Italian Renaissance painter from the 16th century, initiated a unique trend in portraiture by incorporating fruits, animals,…
Babe, Wake Up, New Chopin Waltz Just Dropped
Lost Chopin Waltz Discovered: A New Chapter in the Legacy of a Romantic Composer In a surprising turn of events,…