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Bringing the Color Back to Ancient Greece

The white marble statutes we revere were originally dressed in eye-popping pigments
November 2012 | By Jamie Katz

A carved whale-bone sculpture in the "Arctic Journeys/Ancient Memories: The Sculpture of Abraham Anghik Ruben" exhibit at NMAI.

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November 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Welcome to Seoul, the City of the Future

The once poor South Korean city has bloomed into a cultural capital with high-profile architecture, top museums and an influential arts scene
November 2012 | By Tom Downey

Alan Dudley’s Wondrous Array of Animal Skulls

A new book delivers fascinating photographs of over 300 skulls from the British taxidermist's personal collection—the largest in the world
October 31, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Why Does Dracula Wear a Tuxedo? The Origins of Bram Stoker’s Timeless Vampire

The evolution of Dracula, from the mind of a sickly youth to an iconic portrayal on the silver screen
October 31, 2012 | By Jimmy Stamp

Events Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Empires, Spooky Stories and American Artists

This week, a look at changing relationships with Latin America, Halloween stories and the rise of the late William H. Johnson
October 30, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Recapping ‘The Jetsons’: Episode 06 – The Good Little Scouts

A camping trip to the moon might seem fanciful, but 1960s advertisers were already promoting space tourism
October 29, 2012 | By Matt Novak

12 Creepy Kids in Halloween Masks

When their faces are obscured, these children transform into frightening little creatures
October 29, 2012 | By Emily Spivack

Nikon Announces the Winners of its “Small World” Competition

See a selection of beautiful images captured by scientists gazing through light microscopes
October 29, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

How To Film a Cheetah Sprinting at 61 Miles Per Hour

National Geographic shows how a team filmed Sarah, the fastest cheetah in the world, sprinting at top speed
October 26, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Scientific Illustrations: Your Go-To Guides for Halloween Costumes

The details are what separate a good outfit from an amazing one. The images in the Biodiversity Heritage Library can help you make the leap
October 26, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

The Witches of Halloween Past

Sexy or scary, the outfit has cast a spell on costume wearers going back many years
October 26, 2012 | By Emily Spivack

How To Scrape at a Picasso Without Getting Arrested

The New York Times has an interactive feature showing Picasso's "Woman Ironing" that you can scratch away at to uncover the original pairing - one of a man
October 25, 2012 | By Rose Eveleth

A New Tate Online Exhibit Showcases Lost, Stolen and Destroyed Art

The exhibit includes newspaper clippings, photographs and the last known images of each of the featured works
October 25, 2012 | By Rachel Nuwer

Copyright Confection: The Distinctive Topography of the Hershey Bar

After a legal tug-of-war, Hershey's secured a trademark for the structural design of their classic chocolate bar
October 24, 2012 | By Sarah C. Rich

This Stunning Photo of the Milky Way Could Carpet An Entire Apartment

A beautiful, zoomable, nine-gixapixel photo of the central Milky Way
October 24, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

How to Keep Your Jack O’Lantern Looking Dapper Longer

Pumpkin expert Thomas Andres, of the New York Botanical Garden, provides tips for prolonging the life of your pumpkin
October 24, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Political Animals: Republican Elephants and Democratic Donkeys

Politicians and parties may flip-flop but for more than 100 years, the political iconography of the Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant has remained unchanged
October 23, 2012 | By Jimmy Stamp

Scenes from After Hours at the Hirshhorn

Overcast skies proved no match for music, drinks, and live video performances
October 22, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events October 23-25: Cuban Missile Crisis Book Signing, Trivia Night and Sensational Film

This week, visit with a Navy photographer, test your knowledge of the Wild West and catch a New York Times Best of 2011 film
October 22, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz


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