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Jeff Bezos donated $200 million to the Smithsonian in 2021. Why $130 million was set aside for one project- 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 Smithsonian
- In Maryland, Smithsonian scientists planted 17,000 trees in plots with 1, 4, or 12 species; after years of monitoring, mixed forests grew faster and stored more carbon
- 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...28 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- J.B. Murry was a Georgia sharecropper when a religious vision at 70 led him to start painting; 10 years later, his work had entered major US museum collectionsJ.B. Murry was a self-taught African-American artist who began painting after retiring from farming. He experienced a vision at the age of ...28 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- 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...28 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- 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...27 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- In 1931, Ohio farmer Annamae Myers began noting weather, shopping, and family life; 36 years later, her everyday diaries filled 3 boxes now held by the SmithsonianFrom 1931 to 1967, Annamae Myers, a dedicated farmer from Ohio, penned detailed entries in her diaries, documenting not only agricultural p...27 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- 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...25 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- 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...24 Oct, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- 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...24 Oct, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
- Thomas Edison's talking dolls in 1890 became nightmare fuel due to creepy voice recordings. Its eerie sound earned it the name ‘little monsters’Thomas Edison’s talking dolls were designed to delight children with recorded nursery rhymes, but their strange voices made the toys far le...24 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- 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...24 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- 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...24 Oct, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- 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 ...23 Oct, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- 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...23 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- '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...22 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- 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 ...20 Oct, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
- 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...16 Oct, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Howard Finster spent over 30 years turning a Georgia backyard swamp into Paradise Garden; the preacher’s handmade world survived him and remains open for toursHoward Finster, a former preacher, transformed his Georgia backyard into a vibrant art space decades ago. His visionary creations birthed P...07 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
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