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Louis Vuitton’s Paris store window goes viral after surviving looting attempt during France riots. Who made the glass?A Louis Vuitton boutique in Paris drew attention after its window cracked under repeated blows from a metal road barrier but held firm duri...- Jeff Bezos donated $200 million to the Smithsonian in 2021. Why $130 million was set aside for one projectJeff Bezos donated $200 million to the Smithsonian Institution in 2021, with $130 million earmarked for a new learning center at the Nation...
- Peter Besharo was a Pennsylvania handyman whose secret paintings were found only after his death; 69 works were discovered in a garage, and some are now at the SmithsonianPeter Besharo, a talented handyman from Pennsylvania, had his paintings unearthed after his passing in 1960. Discovered in an unassuming ga...
- William Edmondson began carving discarded limestone in the early 1930s; by 1937, he had a solo exhibition at MoMAWilliam Edmondson discovered his passion for carving sculptures during his retirement, unaware of his artistic potential. He shaped gravest...
- In the late 1920s, Ohio barber Elijah Pierce carved a small wooden elephant for his wife; decades later, the Columbus Museum held more than 100 of his carvingsElijah Pierce, a barber from Ohio, began crafting wooden sculptures as heartfelt gifts for his wife. What started as a personal endeavor bl...
- UK technician cracks secret of 1,600-year-old Roman glass that eerily changes color from green to redAt the University of Sheffield, technician Dr. Lisa Hollands has made history by successfully replicating the mesmerizing color-changing pr...
- British food, tea and even the royal family: Viral video shows what would vanish if everything not British disappearedA humorous video titled 'Proper Britain here we come' explores the implications of removing everything foreign from British life. As famili...
- At 60, Wisconsin farmer Albert Zahn covered his home with carved birds; surviving Bird’s Park sculptures are now preserved in a public museumAfter retiring from dairy farming, Wisconsin native Albert Zahn found a new passion in carving. His impressive collection of intricately ca...
- In 1913, a Corning physicist baked a cake in a cut-down railway-lantern glass jar; the experiment helped lead to heat-resistant cookwareIn the early 1900s, the invention of heat-resistant glass marked a significant advancement, initially intended to safeguard railway lantern...
- Teddy tigers and preserved embryos: Museum in Corbett tries to keep them 'alive'Nestled close to Jim Corbett Park, a fascinating museum features detailed taxidermy models of tigers alongside other wildlife. These striki...
- Thousands march in France over schools and living costs as police use tear gasProtests across France have mobilized students and workers over insufficient funding for education and increasing living expenses. Demonstr...
- France mobilises thousands of police to curb violence at protests over living costsFrance is dealing with nationwide protests due to dissatisfaction with school funding and the cost of living. Authorities mobilised a signi...
- Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fearsTourists in Paris encountered unexpected closures of museums and art venues due to safety measures. Many cultural institutions shut down af...
- Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 training jacket was expected to fetch up to $1.2 million at an auction, but failed to sell – who is the current owner?On October 17, the American Space Museum hosted a charity auction that did not meet expectations. Despite high-profile items, including Nei...
- Trump ordered to sit for deposition in $10b BBC lawsuit – his previous $10b case against CBS ended in a $16m settlementPresident Trump has been ordered by a federal judge to sit for a deposition by December 11. The order comes after the BBC claimed that Trum...
- A metal detector, a smashed Roman helmet and a £2.3 million bid; the Cumbrian field find that slipped through a legal gapIn Cumbria (2010) a metal detectorist found a Roman cavalry parade helmet in the field. It was sold for some £2.3 million at Christies but ...
- 'Peak woke insanity': Scottish museum removes Egyptian mummies from display, cites lack of 'consent' and 'respect' for the deadIn a significant move towards ethical considerations, Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has taken ancient Egyptian mummies off p...
- Nick Engelbert was a Wisconsin dairy farmer when a sprained ankle led him to make one concrete sculpture; 15 years later, his yard held more than 40 statuesIn Wisconsin, Nick Engelbert, a dedicated dairy farmer, turned his farm into a unique art landscape featuring over 40 concrete sculptures i...
- In 1886, Thomas Edison bought a 15-acre estate in New Jersey's Llewellyn Park; today, Glenmont is the only home in the 420-acre community owned by the Park ServiceGlenmont, a Victorian property acquired by Thomas Edison in 1886, serves as a significant historical site. It is located within the private...
- EssilorLuxottica's smart glasses boom runs into tougher regulatory scrutinySmart glasses that resemble ordinary eyewear are under increased scrutiny from European regulators and advocacy groups, leaving investors q...
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