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Pompeii: Destruction and Survival
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A moment of terrible tragedy 2,000 years ago has become a boon for archaeologists today.
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Baroque Obsession: What Was So Innovative About Caravaggio?
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Born in Milan in 1571, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio had a profound impact on artists of his day, as well as many who came after him. A …
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What Was Organization Todt?
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Fritz Todt was Hitler’s construction engineer. He met Hitler when both joined the Nationalist Socialist German Worker’s Party as early as 1922, …
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Who Were the Twelve Disciples & What Happened to Them?
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In approximately 30 CE, Jesus of Nazareth began to recruit disciples from the neighboring Jewish villages surrounding Roman-occupied Jerusalem. The …
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KAWS: 11 Things You Should Know
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The name KAWS, or Brian Donnelly, evokes iconic sculptures resembling Mickey Mouse with x-ed eyes. A multifaceted artist, designer, and pop culture …
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Contemporary Art Explained
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Contemporary art is broad umbrella term that encompasses many art movements from the 1970s to the present day.