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Caspar David Friedrich: the racked Romantic painter who inspired Beckett and Bambi

His gloomy, gorgeous paintings have been described as so powerful that they have tempted viewers to oblivion – but many were lost or destroyed. Next year, a major exhibition will gather some 75 together

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2024

What is Art Nouveau? Designers explain this elaborate and whimsical design style that dates back centuries

Art Nouveau is a design style that dates back centuries, but its aesthetic is still relevant in interiors today. Here, designers explain its key features

Homes & Gardens · Apr 14, 2024

Shock of the old: 11 murderous and macabre Victorian Christmas cards

The most wonderful time of year? Tell that to the illustrators of the 19th century, who seemed to love nothing more than drawing scenes of violent frogs and creepy onion people

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

From Tchaikovsky to Pankhurst, the quiet love stories of history's queer musicians

Classical music doesn't have a particularly radical reputation, but that doesn't mean that queer culture hasn't been thriving for centuries within its ranks.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Why early Christians wouldn't have found the Christmas story's virgin birth so surprising

Every year on Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of their religion’s founder, Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee. Part of this celebration includes the claim that Jesus was born from a virgin mother named Mary, which is fundamental to the Christian understanding that Jesus is the divine son of God.

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2022

Where was the world's first zoo?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · May 23, 2022

Who invented the car? The history of the automobile

Discover the complex history of the automobile, from early self-propelled vehicles to Karl Benz's invention of the first modern car, and explore the key innovators who shaped the cars we drive today.

LiveScience · Mar 25, 2022