Rereading Rembrandt: how the slave trade helped establish the golden age of Dutch painting
In the 1600s the Netherlands established one of the world’s first art markets – but it couldn’t have happened without the ...
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Abstract African Art stock videos and footage
Find Abstract African Art stock video, 4K footage, and other HD footage from iStock. Get higher quality Abstract African Art content, for less—All of our 4K video clips are the same price as HD. Video ...
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Five romantic small towns to visit in South Africa this February
February, the month of love, calls for a romantic getaway, and South Africa’s charming small towns offer the perfect settings for couples seeking cosy experiences. Here are five small towns in South ...
6 Bay Area cultural institutions for diving deeper into African American art and history
From the Museum of the African Diaspora to two museums dedicated to the Black Panther Party, here are five institutions where ...
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Nineteen New and Revamped Smithsonian Shows to See in 2025—Plus One Bonus That Will Make You Go Wild for Nature
This year, the Institution’s museums are bringing to the public everything from the flair of state fairs to the artwork of ...
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The Golden Gate Bridge Was a Dream That Turned Into a Depression-Era Nightmare for the 11 Men Who Died During Its Construction
George Rinhart / Corbis via Getty Images Today ... as they began moving three million cubic feet of dirt. The idea for a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait, where the Pacific Ocean flows ...
Forget the Mona Lisa. The Louvre Gets a Fashion Show
The most visited museum in the world is wooing a new crowd by injecting glamorous new cool into its fustiest department.
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The 25 Best Places To Go In The South In 2025
Mark your travel calendars. Our editors have scoured the South for what’s new, notable, and next in 2025. Here are the 25 ...
What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
14 Incredible Facts about Pompeii, the Roman City Frozen in Time
A thick layer of volcanic mud preserved Pompeii as it was in 79 CE, offering a unique glimpse into life in the Roman Empire.
L.A. Wildfires: Dry, dangerous winds are returning to a region primed to burn.
Strong, damaging Santa Ana winds are expected to bring extreme wildfire danger to Southern California Monday into Tuesday as ...