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Dinosaur's rare skeleton is one of the world's most expensive fossils, fetches over USD 47 million against expected estimate worth around USD 9Nanotyrannus was about half the length of an adult T. rex, and the two creatures coexisted during the Cretaceous period some 67 million yea...- Sabya, now Christmas at marble palace?Sabyasachi Mukherjee's Diwali festivity lit up New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on October 21, featuring renowned figures such as Rani...
- In 1961, Georgia waiter Dilmus Hall retired and began filling his home and yard with handmade figures; decades later, the Smithsonian was preserving his storyDilmus Hall ingeniously transformed his residence into a vibrant artistic haven, brimming with sculptures shaped by his personal beliefs an...
- Taylor Swift gave her old high school $75,000 to fix its auditorium. The school board voted to name it after herTaylor Swift contributed $75,000 to refurbish Hendersonville High School's auditorium in 2009. The school recognized her generosity by nami...
- Two New York waitresses in 2015 discovered he had left them $1 million in tip after his death. He had dined in his favourite restaurant for 50 yearsSometimes, good service is all it takes to earn generous tips, even from patrons who have left the world. In 2015, two waitresses at a Manh...
- 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...
- NYC early voting starts today: Key races that could shape house controlEarly voting NYC: NYC early voting begins October 24 and runs through November 1, ahead of Election Day on November 3. Here are the key New...
- 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...
- New study discovers Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' is based on a real night in 1889, not his imagination: How did researchers date the sky in the iconic painting?Challenging long-standing notions, researchers from South Korea have uncovered new insights regarding Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night'. They p...
- French authorities deploy 70,000 officers for Saturday protests; Louvre and other museums closedDemonstrators plan to take to the streets again Saturday to denounce the high cost of living. Students, members of the CGT labor union and ...
- In 1974, Mississippi domestic worker L.V. Hull bought a 900-square-foot home with her wages; decades later, it became a restored art site and the L.V. Hull Legacy CenterL.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique a...
- New York to end 150-year-old horse-carriage tradition by 2028 after Indian tourist’s deathNew York City has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park starting June 1, 2028. This decision follows increased concerns over a...
- '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...
- US Midterm Polls 2026: When is New York heading for early voting? Check key dates and requirements to register as a voterThe midterm elections in the United States are scheduled for November 3, 2026, allowing various voting options, which include in-person and...
- When Rocky wasn't welcomeIn the episode The Rocky Statue, Mars and producer-reporter Kurt Kohlstedt unpack the unlikely journey of Philadelphia's most recognisable ...
- Albrecht Dürer, the Nuremberg-born artist whose self-portrait at 13 still survives in Vienna and whose prints helped spread Renaissance art across EuropeAlbrecht Dürer’s 13-year-old self-portrait survives nearly 550 years later, revealing the early talent of the German Renaissance artist who...
- New York couple on modest salaries, built an art collection worth millions inside one-bedroom apartment. Then gave it away for freeA postal clerk and a librarian in New York built a collection of more than 4,000 artworks despite living their life on a modest income. The...
- An ancient idol drew a $12.7 million bid; Why Turkey failed to get it backA prehistoric marble figurine from Anatolia became the centre of a multimillion-dollar ownership dispute after a reported $12.7 million bid...
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