Its purpose is to show not only how artists have viewed the female body from the Renaissance to the present but also to explain how this body has been used to express both emotion and the attitudes of ...

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From the Middle Ages, another figurative carving of naked women—this time, with exaggerated genitalia and an almost-cartoonish face. The name comes from an Irish phrase, owing to their abundance ...

In 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is celebrating all things American bison. Through a series of new exhibitions, displays and programming, the national mammal will take ...

The Augusta supervisors voted 6-0 to rescind the Moseley Architects contract vote, meaning Lady Justice will remain in place.

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Crime, thrillers, essays, ghost stories and works in translation are among those being published by indie press publishers.

Over centuries, artists and censors have employed the humble fig leaf to cover the penis – including on Michelangelo’s ...

A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trump’s golf ...

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The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.

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