Calendars Through the ages
Our lives are shaped by the movements of the earth, moon, and sun. Explore the astronomical and political forces that have influenced ancient and modern calendars.
Calendars Through the ages
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Daylight Saving Time
When should you spring ahead and fall back? Discover which countries observe this semi-annual event, and learn about the history of and controversy surrounding Daylight Saving Time.
Daylight Saving Time
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Pigments Through the ages
From ancient clay to modern chemical processes, pigments are rich in science and history. Browse colors or create your own, or delve into works of art using pigment analysis.
Pigments Through the ages
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Color Vision And Art
Artists have long relied on the scientific understanding of vision and painting to enhance their creations. Discover the ways in which the human eye perceives color have influenced art.
Color Vision And Art
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Bellini’s Feast of the Gods
Giovanni Bellini painted a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, only to have it repainted by Dosso Dossi and, later, Titian. Discover how scientists dispelled the mystery of Feast of the Gods.
Bellini’s Feast of the Gods
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Poetry Through the ages
For millennia, people have expressed tragedy, triumph, love, and beauty through poetry. Map a course through the evolution of poetry, or learn about poetic forms and create your own.
Poetry Through the ages
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van Gogh’s Letters
Gain unparalleled insight into the great artist’s creative and spiritual life through examining hundreds of letters between Vincent and his brother, Theo, and their letters to others.
van Gogh’s Letters
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Butter
A wonderfully smooth, rich indulgence, butter has sustained lives, cultures, and civilizations for millennia. Explore butter’s history, how it’s made, and glean a cooking tip or two.
Butter
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