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Why We No Longer Wear Hats

Lament the demise of our hat-wearing society? This video explains why hats fell out of favor through the 20th century. You'll also learn about hats from a contemporary hat maker, who offers hope for those who want to include hats in their wardrobe.

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The Lilac Sunbonnet by Bessie MacNicol

Bessie MacNicol was a Scottish painter whose works now hang in the National Galleries of Scotland. The Lilac Sunbonnet is a "sun-drenched, joy-filled" painting from 1899, which shows a woman in dappled light and breezy clothing, her head cocked to the side at a playful angle, a smile

Ancient Amber Bear

An amber bear amulet is a juicy relic of prehistory. At least 3,000 years old, it once hung from the neck of the person who wore it. A Polish bog preserved it for thousands of years until it was discovered in the late 19th century. It now has its

Wost Photo

Wost Photo is photographer Wolfgang Stocker's website, where calming macro images of flowers, moody city scenes, and more conceptual pieces live. You can browse to experience the beauty of the images or take a deeper dive in the blog, which provides more context for series of shots. Just

Passing English of the Victorian Era

If you've ever come across the meme about the Victorian slang phrase, "got the morbs" (a "temporary melancholia"), you've been introduced to James Redding Ware's Passing English of the Victorian Era, a dictionary of slang published in 1909. You don&

Surfing Dog

Dogs may be the definition of delight. It's difficult not to make every post about even dogs that are only lying about doing nothing but looking sweet. Rosie is no more special than other dogs (all dogs are special), but she does have a particular passion for surfing.

Belcher Stained Glass

The late 19th-century stained glass by Henry Belcher was known for its intricate mosaic designs, whether of a floral, biblical, classical, fanciful, or abstract nature. The designs were possible due to a patented system different from the traditional approach to stained glass and reflected the aesthetics of the time. Catalogue

Marc Chagall's Love of Flowers

Marc Chagall's love for painting flower bouquets is one of those charming aspects of art history that stick with you. Chagall painted flowers – including cut bouquets of flowers – throughout his career, both as elements of larger compositions and as standalone works. I had the honor of encountering them

SoQuiet Misophonia Support and Resource

Sufferers of misophonia, a sensory disorder characterized by intolerance to certain sounds, may find support with soQuiet. SoQuiet is a nonprofit that raises awareness about misophonia and provides information and help for people with misophonia and their loved ones. soQuiet Misophonia AdvocacysoQuiet Misophonia AdvocacySkip to Content

Woman Returns 2,000-year-old Thrifted Vase to Mexico

When Anna Lee Dozier confirmed that the vase she had found at a thrift store in Washington, D.C., was an ancient Mayan vessel, she was able to access the proper channels to have it authenticated and eventually returned to Mexico. The vase will be studied by experts and may

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