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Royal set of bagpipes owned by French king, said to be world's oldest, now on display

March 8, 2024

Royal set of bagpipes owned by French king, said to be world's oldest, now on display

A set of bagpipes believed to have been created for King Louis XIV of France in the late 17th century are on display in Northumberland, England, just in time for International Bagpipe Day.

Unionized art museum employees strike in Massachusetts

March 6, 2024

Unionized art museum employees strike in Massachusetts

Unionized employees at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art went on strike Wednesday after failing to agree with the museum on a compensation dispute.

Antoine Predock, world renowned architect, motorcyclist, dead at 87

March 6, 2024

Antoine Predock, world renowned architect, motorcyclist, dead at 87

Architect Antoine Predock known internationally for his work has died at age 87 in his Albuquerque home, according to friends and colleges.

Unique gifts on Amazon for fishermen, gamers, gardeners and other hobbyists

March 6, 2024

Unique gifts on Amazon for fishermen, gamers, gardeners and other hobbyists

From the gamer to the amateur photographer in your life and more, check out these unique finds under $50 to gift to a person who loves their hobby — all are available on Amazon.

Plan to remove 'hazardous' artwork in historic Iowa park sparks opposition

March 1, 2024

Plan to remove 'hazardous' artwork in historic Iowa park sparks opposition

The Des Moines Art Center plans to remove artwork created in 1996 from a historic park. The decision has sparked opposition from both local residents and the arts community.

Texas teacher shocked when student gets his handwritten message tattooed on her arm: 'Don't cry'

February 29, 2024

Texas teacher shocked when student gets his handwritten message tattooed on her arm: 'Don't cry'

A high school student surprised her teacher by getting his impactful note tattooed on her arm. See the emotional moment when she surprised him with the art.

Why former President George W. Bush is winning... the post-presidency

February 29, 2024

Why former President George W. Bush is winning... the post-presidency

In an age of political dysfunction, Trump and Biden voters might agree on one thing: They might both like George W. Bush, as bestselling author Jared Cohen reveals in this book excerpt.

Boy, 11, makes portrait of world leader from 1,764 Rubik’s Cubes, sets sights on breaking world record

February 28, 2024

Boy, 11, makes portrait of world leader from 1,764 Rubik’s Cubes, sets sights on breaking world record

A boy from Essex, England, created a Rubik's Cube portrait of the U.K. prime minister using 1,764 puzzle games. Henil Soni reportedly can solve the handheld puzzle in mere seconds.

From Italy to Turkey, explore beautiful churches around the world

February 26, 2024

From Italy to Turkey, explore beautiful churches around the world

A list of 10 beautiful churches worldwide. From Vatican City to Quito, discover architectural marvels that blend faith and creativity.

New text-to-video AI model Sora will unleash creative potential but requires 'extreme accountability'

February 24, 2024

New text-to-video AI model Sora will unleash creative potential but requires 'extreme accountability'

Critics have focused on the increasingly effective deepfake trend, which Sona will be able to push to another level with video animation despite occasional and obvious strains.