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INVENTION OF THE PIANO
Around 1709, Italian harpsichord maker created a musical instrument still used extensively around the world: How Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano?Around 1709, Italian harpsichord maker created a musical instrument still used extensively around the world. Bartolomeo Cristofori develope...- Who is Florida teen Nathan Thomas, who broke a 306-year-old Guinness record to become the world's youngest professor?Nathan Thomas is now the youngest male professor ever recorded. He achieved this distinction at Miami Dade College in August 2023. This rem...
- In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...
- After AI, China unicorns are eyeing global domination in robotic humanoidsLinkerbot currently holds over 80 per cent of the global market share in high-degree-of-freedom (DoF) robotic hands.
- Quote of the Day by Prince: 'Every day I feel is a blessing from God. And I consider...'—Inspiring quotes by the 'Purple Rain' singerPrince, the iconic musician, viewed each day as a divine blessing and a fresh start. His philosophy of gratitude and renewal inspired his a...
- WEF's 'piano man': At Davos, when power falls silent, he makes the world singBarry Colson's piano bar in Davos is a unique hub for global leaders. For over 30 years, he has united CEOs, royalty, and politicians. His ...
- From Liszt to the Rolling Stones, and beyond: The softloud genius of the pianoOriginally called 'pianoforte' for its soft and loud capabilities, the piano, a percussion instrument disguised, captivates with its versat...
- Ozzy Osbourne is no more: 12 songs that tell the story of heavy metal’s dark princeOzzy Osbourne, a prominent figure in heavy metal music, passed away at 76. His family confirmed his death. He was the lead vocalist of Blac...
- Don't hold back! Gimme those sharp, over-the-top movies of excess!The article explores the concept of 'excess' in cinema, using examples like Sergei Parajanov's visually striking 'Shadows of Forgotten Ance...
- Oscars 2025 nominations: From Selena Gomez to Daniel Craig, full list of shocking snubs and surprisesOscars 2025 nominations are out and the discussion around shocking snubs has started.
- Let facts not come in the way of the 5thA 2011 study claiming that Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 and Ligeti's Atmospheres destroyed cancer cells was debunked. The research, published...
- Rubik Cubes' inventor says his invention was created to examine what humans could accomplish with just their handsRubik said the "connection between the mind and hands" that the cube helps foster has been "a very important" factor in human development.
- Keys to a masterpiece: Why art-case pianos are a celebration of splendourAn art-case piano is more than just a feast for the eyes. For the top one per cent of luxury connoisseurs, it’s the ultimate splurge.
- Apple's new app aims to make classical music more accessibleApple hopes that the app, which has been in development since 2021, when the company acquired Primephonic, a classical streaming startup in...
- World Piano Day 2023: Who invented the piano and what is the significance of the day?The celebration of World Piano Day highlights the magnificence and importance of this extraordinary musical tool that came into existence i...
- Tunes with teeth: Thomas Edison was hard of hearing, so he left his mark on pianoEdison bought the Model 'B' Ebony from Steinway & Sons in 1890 for $725.
- Meet JC Wadiyar, the last maharaja was a composer and wildlife enthusiastJayachamarajendra Wadiyar supported the setting up of HAL in Bengaluru.
- All that jazz: Here's everything you need to know about the music and dance formJazz was invented by African-American musicians in New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 1800s.
- 12 trickiest questions asked in Google interviewsIf you thought getting into Google was easy, think again!
- London's Savoy hotel closes for refurbishmentOne of London's top hotels, famed for its cocktails, cucumber sandwiches and Art Deco design, is closing for a multi-million pound refurbis...
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