Why are so many statues naked? An art historian explains this tradition’s ancient roots

The 20th-century art historian Kenneth Clark made a distinction between the “naked,” meaning unclothed and ashamed, and the ...
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The World’s Largest Cast Iron Statue Is Right Here In Alabama And It’s Incredible

The Vulcan statue at Vulcan Park and Museum isn’t just big, it’s the largest cast iron statue in the world, and it’s been standing tall over the Magic City since it made quite the impression at the ...

Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgment’

Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” is getting a facial. The Vatican Museums on Saturday unveiled how restorers are removing ...
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This California Museum Holds The West Coast’s Largest Collection Of Egyptian Artifacts

Between all the tech campuses and startup offices in San Jose sits a full-blown Egyptian temple housing thousands of ancient artifacts that would make Indiana Jones weep with joy. That’s not a mirage ...