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In his new book, Extinct Boids, artist Ralph Steadman introduces readers to a flock of birds that no longer live in the wild
January 02, 2013
| By Megan Gambino
Preview some of the top-notch shows—on anatomy, bioluminescence, water tanks and more—slated for the next year
December 28, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
Christian Marclay’s The Clock, now on view at MoMA, puts YouTube mashup artists to shame
December 28, 2012
| By Joseph Stromberg
As you don your sparkly holiday fashions, think of the trend's start in an Egyptian tomb
December 28, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
Whether they're breaking ground or topping off, these are the biggest building projects we'll be watching in 2013
December 26, 2012
| By Jimmy Stamp
What was the best small town in America, where is the real Springfield and what does a 40-foot-long snake look like? We answered these questions and more in 2012
December 27, 2012
| By K. Annabelle Smith
As a film version of his Les Misérables hits theaters, consider traveling in the French writer’s footsteps
December 24, 2012
| By Nina Fedrizzi
A Utah aquarium uses the charges emitted by an electric eel to trigger the lights on a nearby tree
December 24, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
Artist Lisa Nilsson creates elaborate anatomical illustrations from thin strips of paper
December 20, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
Dutch artist Berndnaut Smilde has found a way to create clouds in gallery spaces. In the seconds before they dissipate, he captures beautiful photographs
December 18, 2012
| By Claire Tinsley
The idyllic scenes of the dreamy holiday tune were painted by a Russian Jewish immigrant named Israel Baline, better known as Irving Berlin
December 18, 2012
| By Amy Henderson
A new exhibit in Israel educates kids that being old shouldn’t translate to being sidelined
January 2013
| By Shoshana Kordova
The roots music expert’s latest album is finger-picking good
January 2013
| By Leah Binkovitz
Thanks to the insanely successful “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” (Kentucky for Christmas!) marketing campaign in 1974, Japan can't get enough KFC on Christmas Day
December 14, 2012
| By K. Annabelle Smith
Original designs from artists over the years to celebrate the holidays
December 13, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
What's behind the holiday tradition of hanging hosiery on the fireplace?
December 14, 2012
| By Emily Spivack
The digital pioneer and visionary behind virtual reality has turned against the very culture he helped create
January 2013
| By Ron Rosenbaum
Aspiring makers are now finding ways to manufacture their designs in American factories
December 13, 2012
| By Sarah C. Rich
From food pairings to the best brews for beginners, Dan Koester presents a comprehensive guide to craft beer
January 09, 2013
| By Leah Binkovitz
Looking for a reading list for the holidays? Check out our favorite books that we featured on the site this past year
December 13, 2012
| By Megan Gambino
The New Orleans classic has its roots in the roscon de reyes, a Spanish treat for the 12th day of Christmas
January 03, 2013
| By Derek Workman
There's still time to pick up these magazines, books, kitchen gadgets and food stuffs for your Christmas shopping needs
December 18, 2012
| By Jesse Rhodes
Your questions answered by our experts
Photos and videos from the American Art Museum's new exhibit, "Nam June Paik: Global Visionary"
December 12, 2012
| By Leah Binkovitz
Few beers may so strongly evoke the image of dark winters and frozen European landscapes as Imperial Stout—and a bottle fits nicely in a Christmas stocking
December 17, 2012
| By Alastair Bland
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