The Mystery of Van Gogh’s Fading Flowers
Some of Van Gogh’s most iconic flower paintings, like Almond Blossom (1890, pictured above) and Roses (1890), hold a fascinating secret. What appear today as delicate white blossoms were once...
The Mystery of Van Gogh’s Fading Flowers
Some of Van Gogh’s most iconic flower paintings, like Almond Blossom (1890, pictured above) and Roses (1890), hold a fascinating secret. What appear today as delicate white blossoms were once...
The Story Behind Palette Knife Painting
Texture in art isn’t just about what you see - it’s about what you feel - and no tool captures that better than the palette knife! Palette knives have graced the hands...
The Story Behind Palette Knife Painting
Texture in art isn’t just about what you see - it’s about what you feel - and no tool captures that better than the palette knife! Palette knives have graced the hands...
Ketchup: From Medicine Cabinet to Table
In the world of quirky facts, ketchup's origins might surprise you. Today, it's a staple on every New Zealand dining table, but this beloved condiment has a history that’s anything but ordinary....
Ketchup: From Medicine Cabinet to Table
In the world of quirky facts, ketchup's origins might surprise you. Today, it's a staple on every New Zealand dining table, but this beloved condiment has a history that’s anything but ordinary....
From "Prunes" to "Cheese": The Evolution of Photo Smiles
In the world of photography, the tradition of saying “Cheese!” for a smile is now as familiar as the camera itself. However, before this iconic phrase became the norm, people...
From "Prunes" to "Cheese": The Evolution of Pho...
In the world of photography, the tradition of saying “Cheese!” for a smile is now as familiar as the camera itself. However, before this iconic phrase became the norm, people...
When People Hired Knocker-Uppers
Before alarm clocks became a household staple, and long before smartphones could rouse us from slumber with a jarring beep, a fascinating profession known as the "knocker-upper" played a crucial...
When People Hired Knocker-Uppers
Before alarm clocks became a household staple, and long before smartphones could rouse us from slumber with a jarring beep, a fascinating profession known as the "knocker-upper" played a crucial...
The Bird Book That Landed Four Students in Prison
Few stories are as bizarre and gripping as the Transylvania University book heist, the true story that inspired the 2018 film American Animals. At the centre of this heist was...
The Bird Book That Landed Four Students in Prison
Few stories are as bizarre and gripping as the Transylvania University book heist, the true story that inspired the 2018 film American Animals. At the centre of this heist was...
When People Rented Pineapples
In the 16th and 17th centuries, exotic foods flooded Europe from the New World and Asia, but none captured the imagination quite like the pineapple. While Europeans were captivated with...
When People Rented Pineapples
In the 16th and 17th centuries, exotic foods flooded Europe from the New World and Asia, but none captured the imagination quite like the pineapple. While Europeans were captivated with...
Andy Warhol: The Pop Art Maestro Who Redefined Art
You’ve probably heard his name: Andy Warhol. An icon of the 20th century, synonymous with Pop Art, Warhol revolutionised the art world with his distinctive approach, showing that the simplest...
Andy Warhol: The Pop Art Maestro Who Redefined Art
You’ve probably heard his name: Andy Warhol. An icon of the 20th century, synonymous with Pop Art, Warhol revolutionised the art world with his distinctive approach, showing that the simplest...
Bars in Turkey used to hire people to carry drunk customers home in baskets
If you strolled through the streets of Turkey in the 1960s, you might have witnessed a drunk person being carried in a basket on the back of a hunched man....
Bars in Turkey used to hire people to carry dru...
If you strolled through the streets of Turkey in the 1960s, you might have witnessed a drunk person being carried in a basket on the back of a hunched man....
