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It is believed tattooing stemmed from a form of healing similar to acupuncture and evolved into the art form it is today. When it was introduced into the Western world, it was mainly popular among sailors but gained popularity in the 1970s. No longer a form of rebellion, the art of tattooing has become more … Read more
Did you know that there are a total of 400 recognized cave drawing sites that have been discovered in Europe alone? Creativity and making artwork has always been part of human nature and research has led us to believe that cave art was one of the first ways of expressing creativity. It is difficult to … Read more
We all enjoy walking around a museum, having a good look at the sculptures and bits of art on display – usually from a good distance behind some red ropes. But there are some sculptures out there where standing behind a barrier just wouldn’t do it because you wouldn’t see them! English sculptor and artist … Read more
Yet orange is a color that really stands out visually and always catches your eye even from afar. Here we’re going to look at 25 facts about this underappreciated color. The word orange derives from the Sanskrit naranga and the Persian narang. The blood used on the set of Sweeney Todd, had to be orange to render properly on … Read more
It dates back thousands of years but remains a popular color with millions of people today. Turquoise is widely used in many areas of life and often has its moment in the limelight. Once you realize just how much it appears in your everyday life, you’ll see this color everywhere! Read on to find more … Read more
Not too far back, in the mid-1990s, three astronomers looked up to the sky and made a discovery that would become a significant breakthrough in our research of space. 51 Pegasi b is a star-like planet that is sometimes also known as 51 Peg and was once known as Helvetios and used to be dubbed Bellerophon. … Read more
Did you know that animals have been physically exploring space long before humans ever got the first chance to? It’s totally true! These animal astronauts were experiments conducted by scientists to make sure that it was safe for humans to make the same trips all by themselves. I know it sounds mean, but at least they sent … Read more
Have you ever noticed how beautiful the Moon looks at night? The Moon’s beauty is the stuff of legend, central to many ancient traditions and religions. In modern science, though, we’re more interested in unraveling what the Moon is made of and how it interacts with our home planet. While we may know more about … Read more
Every November 28, Red Planet Day honors not just the groundbreaking missions that have explored Mars but also the planet’s cultural and scientific significance. Stick around if you want to know why there is a special day to celebrate Mars, how to celebrate it, or just want to learn more about the Red Planet! History … Read more
In the world of Hollywood, it’s fair to say we see a lot of films about space that aren’t that realistic. Explosions happening in space, spaceships battling like old wooden galleons, bombs dropping from spacecrafts through the gravity-void of space onto other spacecraft – we see a lot of Hollywood within sci-fi past and present. … Read more