Renaissance Period: The Artist and the Art

One of the most important periods in the history of art is the Renaissance. The period, which spanned the early 14th century through the middle of the 16th century, produced some of the most well-known sculptures and paintings in history. Some of history’s most well-known artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and Van […]

The Old Mine that Preserved Stolen Art During WWII

The Second World War’s effect was felt in every aspect of people’s lives during the period. It was also significant for the art world as Nazis stole art estimated to be worth over $2.6 billion as of 1945. When the Allied forces started bombing German cities in 1943, he ordered these artworks to be hidden […]

Coronation Robes: An Overlooked Part of the British Coronation Pageant

The coronation of a new British monarch is accompanied by all the pomp and pageantry expected of such an event. Every aspect of the monarch’s appearance is given the utmost attention, from their outfit to the Crown Jewels that will adorn them as they leave the Imperial Palace. The Crown Jewels, outside the days they […]

Verrocchio’s Mastery to be Highlighted in U.S. Exhibition

When most people think about the Renaissance era of art, they think of artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Very few will think about Verrochio, a man who significantly shaped the period through his influence on his students and other artists they influenced. Verrochio is less known for his works and more recognized for […]

SANDAG Employees Dine Excessively on Taxpayers Funds

The San Diego Association of Government, a publicly funded regional planning agency, have come under fire for the way they abuse its authority. The agency is responsible for making key long-term planning and funding decisions on transportation projects. While work-related expenses, including meals, are covered by public funds, many of the employees pull out their […]

Growing Political Tensions Affect Chinese Scientists in The UK

Many western countries are limiting China’s activities amid growing tension. The UK Foreign Office rejected a record number of academics in 2022, considerably more than recorded in the past years. The rejection of applications was based on national security grounds. Most rejected applications are from scientists and postgraduate students who have been or want to […]

Hair Loss is Enough to Worry Over; It might be a Sign

Hair loss can be challenging for women as many worry about how it impacts their looks. However, hair loss has more consequences than its effects on beauty, and it can signify health problems that may need urgent attention. Dr. Valerie Callender, an American dermatologist, said that hair loss could indicate other medical conditions like diabetes, […]

Is Recycling Clothes an Achievable Mission?

The threat of climate change has forced the world to start thinking more about ways to reduce carbon emissions. Governments and non-state actors incentivize companies and individuals to reduce carbon waste. The fashion industry is one of the major industries where there have been serious attempts to reduce carbon emissions. Brands appeal to sustainability enthusiasts […]

Building Reusable Cities: Prospects and Challenges

A future with reusable cities where materials from old buildings are used to construct new ones is no longer unimaginable. We are gradually moving toward that reality where cities will be purposefully built to reuse the original materials in future buildings. The construction takes an approach focused on repurposing and reassembly from the moment these […]

Massive Structures Threaten the History of the Universe

Everything we know about the Universe is about to change due to a recent discovery of a massive cluster of galaxies in the constellation of Bootes the Herdsman. British Ph.D. student, Alexia Lopez, was analyzing the light from distant quasars when she discovered the Giant Arc, a cluster of galaxies covering 1/15th of the observable […]