Tag: Arts & Tradition

‘Cowboy Artist’ Paints an Epic Event: ‘Lewis and Clark Meet Salish Flathead Indians at Ross’s Hole’

January 14, 2023
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The explorers arrived in the valley on a cold and clear morning in September 1805. With a hint of winter coming, Meriwether Lewis wrote in his weather diary that an inch of ice covered the ground in Ross’s Hole, Montana. John Ordway, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, noted that snow now covered…

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Lalibela: The Legend | Arkeo Ep5 | Documentary

January 13, 2023
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A small town lost in the Ethiopian mountains, Lalibela, has attracted tens of thousands of Orthodox pilgrims every year for the past 800 years. They come to visit one of the 12 rock-hewn churches, listed as world heritage by UNESCO. …

Keeping Dreams Real: Expert Advice for Mastering Art and Living Well

January 12, 2023
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In January, many of us plan our year ahead. Each year, I try to make time for two big creative projects, each dictated by the seasons: In spring and summer my fruit and vegetable garden demands my attention, and then in autumn and winter, I focus my time on learning an art or craft. This…

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Easter Island: The Big Taboo | Arkeo Ep4 | Documentary

January 12, 2023
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What if the veil was finally lifted on one of the greatest enigmas in the history of mankind, namely the disappearance of the Rapa Nui, the inhabitants of the mysterious Easter Island lost in the Pacific? …

Capibara: The First Americans | Arkeo Ep3 | Documentary

January 11, 2023
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In Serra da Capivara, a Franco-Brazilian team found traces of the very first Americans. Archaeologist Eric Boëda has discovered man-made tools fashioned out of quartz pebbles, and dated between 22,000 and 25,000 years BC. …

Anthony van Dyck: The Making of a Master

January 11, 2023
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For both art and history lovers, the name of Anthony van Dyck and the royal court of England’s King Charles I are inseparable. Few artists have historically influenced the popular image of a particular era as much as van Dyck. While it is taken for granted that the relationship between artist and king is a…

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Villa Borghese: An Idyllic Museum Park

January 10, 2023
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In the heart of a bustling city, one can often long for a moment of peace. The large public park in central Rome, known as the Villa Borghese, or museum park, is such a perfect sanctuary. Combining Italian art and nature, this open-air museum is the perfect place to replenish one’s soul. Located north of…

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Johnny Strange: Born to Fly | Documentary

January 10, 2023
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This film is only available in the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Mexico, Ireland, Canada, and Australia because of territorial licensing. Follow this adventurer’s journey from the world’s highest mountains to one of the most dangerous sports—and the dramatic turn of events leading up to his final jump. …

Dampier: The Great Book of the Aboriginals | Arkeo Ep2 | Documentary

January 10, 2023
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In the Dampier Archipelago, Australia, archaeologists are deciphering one of the greatest books ever written. A million motifs were carved in the rocks by the aborigines that are gradually being eroded away. …

Heraclea: Fragrances of Antiquity | Arkeo Ep1 | Documentary

January 9, 2023
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In southern Italy, an archaeologist and a chemist are joining forces to achieve the impossible. Thanks to scientific advances and the alliance of archeology and chemistry, it is now possible to rediscover these forgotten fragrances. …