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Da Vinci Painting, Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold, Was Actually Painted By...

The painting is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci but a historian has come forward with a theory that it is actually the work of one of his assistants. The post Da Vinci Painting, Most Expensive Artwork...

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A Man Fell Into An Art Installation Called Descent Into Limbo

The installation looks as if it's a 2-D painting of a black circle, but is actually a precarious illusion, featuring an eight-foot drop. The post A Man Fell Into An Art Installation Called...

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A Stolen Pair Of ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Have Been Found 13 Years Later...

After a yearlong sting operation conducted by authorities, the missing shoes were finally recovered — but the FBI still doesn't know who's responsible for the crime. The post A Stolen Pair Of ‘Wizard...

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The Americas’ Oldest Human Remains Were Likely Destroyed In A Museum Fire In...

The skull of Luzia, a woman who lived over 11,000 years ago, was displayed in Brazil's National Museum along with 20 million other artifacts that may all have perished. The post The Americas’ Oldest...

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Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol’s Muse Who Inspired Bob Dylan’s Signature Song

Edie Sedgwick tried to maintain a balance between her demons and her rising fame. But ultimately, the two went hand-in-hand. The post Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol’s Muse Who Inspired Bob Dylan’s...

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Unlocking The Mystery Of Peru’s Massive Nazca Lines

Dating back to 500 B.C., the Nazca lines have been called the "Eighth Wonder of the World". The post Unlocking The Mystery Of Peru’s Massive Nazca Lines appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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The Mysterious Disappearance Of Aaron Burr’s Daughter

When Theodosia Burr Alston went to meet her father in New York, she left her husband behind and boarded a ship with her doctor. But by the time the ship should have arrived, it was nowhere to be found....

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Camille Claudel’s Journey From Provocative Sculptor To Asylum Patient

Camille Claudel's talent as an artist was ultimately overshadowed by her troubled affair and increasing paranoia. The post Camille Claudel’s Journey From Provocative Sculptor To Asylum Patient appeared...

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How English Painter Walter Sickert May Have Been Jack The Ripper

Walter Sickert's creepy painting titled "Jack the Ripper’s Bedroom" hangs in England’s Manchester Art Gallery. The post How English Painter Walter Sickert May Have Been Jack The Ripper appeared first...

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Why There’s A Prada In The Middle Of A Texas Desert

The desert wears Prada. The post Why There’s A Prada In The Middle Of A Texas Desert appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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The Misunderstood Japanese Geisha: The Artists The West Mistook For Prostitutes

Inside the mysterious and misunderstood world of Japanese geisha, the respected artists, musicians, dancers, and poets who the West mistook for prostitutes after the American occupation of Japan...

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Meet Mao Sugiyama, The Artist Who Made A Meal Of His Genitals

Five people paid $250 a plate for artist Mao Sugiyama's genitals. Unfortunately, the food and legal repercussions made the banquet less than a success. The post Meet Mao Sugiyama, The Artist Who Made A...

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He Wrote Poetry On The Horrors Of War — Then He Died A Week Before It Was Over

Wilfred Owen was a WWI soldier, whose realistic depiction of life in the trenches gave rise to a new kind of war poet. The post He Wrote Poetry On The Horrors Of War — Then He Died A Week Before It Was...

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The Wilhelm Scream Is The Most Famous Two-Second Soundbite In All Of Film

It's the most famous sound in film history, but where did it come from and why does everyone use it? The post The Wilhelm Scream Is The Most Famous Two-Second Soundbite In All Of Film appeared first on...

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The History of Gereja Ayam, The Chicken Church Of Indonesia

Though it was supposed to resemble a dove, the church ended up looking more like a chicken. The post The History of Gereja Ayam, The Chicken Church Of Indonesia appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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The Rise And Fall Of Poop-Eating, Self-Mutilating GG Allin – Rock’s Ultimate...

If one thing's for sure, it was that there was no one else like him. The post The Rise And Fall Of Poop-Eating, Self-Mutilating GG Allin – Rock’s Ultimate Wild Man appeared first on All That's...

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This Week In History News, June 17 – 23

Ancient mummy unearthed in stunning condition, lost Da Vinci painting possibly uncovered, extinct gibbon found in ancient Chinese tomb. The post This Week In History News, June 17 – 23 appeared first...

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Tom Otterness Designed New York’s Favorite Subway Sculptures – But He Also...

Tom Otterness adopted a dog from a New York City shelter in 1977. Shortly afterward, he shot the killed the dog in the name of art. Aptly named Shot Dog Film, Otterness was 25 when he made it. When...

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21 Classic Images Of Japanese Fart Battles From The 19th Century

Some say the paintings are a kind of political cartoon serving as a commentary on Western influence, but nobody knows for sure. The post 21 Classic Images Of Japanese Fart Battles From The 19th Century...

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Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends

Legend says that his swords were so well-made, their layers went to a point that was but one atom thick. The post Masamune, The 13th-Century Japanese Swordsmith Who Was The Stuff Of Legends appeared...

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