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Why Is the ‘Mona Lisa’ So Famous?

August 1, 2017July 27, 2017 0 Comments art

(via Great Big Story) What if we told you that the “Mona Lisa” was merely famous for being famous? How

(via Neatorama) In 1939, producer Rudolf Ising and his MGM animation unit were in trouble. Ising, on an inspiration, decided

July 28, 2017July 25, 2017 0 Comments art

(via mental_floss) Each year, in America alone, millions of people visit art museums—bringing with them millions of opportunities to damage

(via Neatorama) The horse of royalty, the world famous Lipizzaner Stallions have been delighting audiences around the world for decades.

(via Neatorama) John Travolta was the studio’s original choice to play the title character in the 1994 movie Forrest Gump.

(via Atlas Obscura) In February 1914, cartoonist Windsor McCay debuted “Gertie the Dinosaur” on the vaudeville circuit. Created from over

(via Atlas Obscura) Characters and plot are crucial to any story, but key to the appeal of most fairy tales and

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 0 Comments history, movies

(via Huffington Post) “Back to the Future” was released on this day in 1985. The classic film invented its own

June 28, 2017June 21, 2017 0 Comments music

(via mental_floss) Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds forever changed the landscape of pop music. It’s a deeply

June 26, 2017June 20, 2017 0 Comments art

(via Library of Congress) Drawing Justice: The Art of Courtroom Illustration showcases the Library’s extensive collections of original art by

June 26, 2017June 20, 2017 0 Comments odd

(via Great Big Story) In 2010, Chinese farmer Yu Zhilin and his son Yu Lingyun opened up their own metalworking

June 15, 2017June 8, 2017 0 Comments cinema, film

(via Neatorama) Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy filmed The Music Box during an 11-day span, from December 7th through December