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Watercolor Paintings Show Shimmering Sight of Swimmers in Water
Many artists favor watercolor paint for its dazzling luminescent qualities. Artist Marcos Beccari uses the translucent medium to render tranquil pictures of human figures bathing in rippling pools. He not only captures the movement of the waves but also the … Continue reading
Multi-Story Murals Showcase Domesticity through Elegant Ceramic Tableware
Spanish street artist Manolo Mesa merges public and private spheres through large-scale murals that highlight simple domestic objects. The multiple-story artworks depict traditional dining scenes, from an elegant porcelain tea set to a lone jug with swirling flourishes to another … Continue reading
Middle Ages to middle aisle – new store offers shoppers glimpse of Dublin’s past
Shoppers at a new Lidl store in Dublin will get a unique insight into the city’s medieval past. The remains of an 11th century house are clearly visible beneath a glass section of the floor of the store on Aungier … Continue reading
A Dress Historian Explains the History of the Witch Hat
To understand the history of the witch’s hat, we first have to understand the history of witches, so our story begins around 1100 CE, with a fun pit stop in the 15th-century and that hot piece of trash known as … Continue reading
How Did The Countries Of Europe Get Their Names?
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING Europe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Nearly every country on earth is named after one of four things: https://qz.com/1070266/the-name-of-a-… Albania: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Alban… Andorra: https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=a… Armenia: http://www.vehi.net/istoriya/armenia/… Austria: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Austr… Azerbaijan: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Azerb… Belarus: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/W…. Belgium: https://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingLi… Bosnia: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Bosni… Herzegovina: https://www.etymonline.com/word/Herze… Bulgaria: https://www.etymonline.com/word/bulgaria Croatia: … Continue reading
Why Is English Spelling So Damn Weird?!
In this video I look at the historical factors that have made English spelling so varied, inconsistent, and unpredictable! […]
WHY ARE ALL THE HOUSES IN SWEDEN RED?
Why in the world are all the Swedish houses red? Well, let me tell you a story.. It all began back in the 1400-century when the King at that time wanted his castle to have the same beautiful copper roof … Continue reading
original udu making in Nigeria – Eugene Skeef’s udu project
This short film by Eugene Skeef shows 4 Igbo women from Nigeria demonstrating the technique of making the udu, a clay pot drum. The udu was invented by the Igbo and it is traditionally a women’s ceremonial instrument. The word … Continue reading
Water from another time | Psyche Films
After years of hard work, three elders practise the arts of everyday life Source: Water from another time | Psyche Films
The Historical Connection Between Parisian & Mexican Artists, And Window Curtains
Photographer Ben Elwes is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Parisina Mexico. Parisina is a popular high street store in México with 600 outlets throughout the country. It first opened in 1933 in … Continue reading
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