16th century Circle of Antonis Mor van Dashorst - Portrait of a Spanish Nobleman (National Museum of Fine Arts, Stockholm)
The first known use of the word "superhero" goes as far to 1899. Forerunners of the superhero archetype today would include notable folkloric heroes like
It's a very big and not blown-up L'Manberg. #November16th #philzafanart #wilbursootfanart
You can find all sorts of people on the London Underground. You won't however see anybody from the 16th century. Not unless you're Matt Crabtree that is. He sees them all the time.
It's a very big and not blown-up L'Manberg. #November16th #philzafanart #wilbursootfanart
Clairo - quot;Slingquot; Clairo has revealed her new single, quot;Blouse,quot; as well as the news of her forthcoming sophomore studio album, Sling, which will see it's global release on July 16th via FADER Label/Republic Records. Written and recorded in upstate New York at Allaire Studios, Sling was co-produced by Clairo and Golden Globe/GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Jack Antonoff and was announced following Clairo's live performance of quot;Blousequot; on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. EXPLICIT
This is my kind of tall, dark, and handsome with added smart and brooding. Also, Daniel Day-Lewis is very method. I love that in an actor (friends might say I resemble that, heh). He’s super …
Learn to cook Shakshuka - the quintessential Israel breakfast dish like a true Israeli master chef! Cooking like an Israeli has never been more delicious!
THIS IS ONE FOR MY BUCKET LIST. DO YOU HAVE A PLACE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? If you've ever wanted to find a hidden art gem in San ...
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It's time to celebrate! Season 6 of #RizzoliandIsles premieres Tuesday, June 16 at 9/8c on @tntdrama. http://t.co/TErXLfX0KH
When it comes to horror, we often refer to a genre of literature or film, but not so often to paintings. However, a big part of art history is actually built on morbid art and rather disturbing and scary paintings, many of which belong to the period of 'rebirth.' The Renaissance saw not only the making of some of the most famous paintings in art history but also numerous creepy paintings depicting the inherent darkness of the human condition.
The 16th century mil charisma design
Because I love green, and always like time lines of fashion. This is by no means a complete overview of clothing in a certain era, but just a list of my own favorites. 15th century 16th century 17t…
Gothic Cathedrals are like giant history books and The Amiens Cathedral is the biggest of all. Come along for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.
Portraiture was the most popular genre in sixteenth-century England, and indeed one of the few available to artists following the schism between the Chur...
So I have spoken about my new 16th century German chemise/shirt, and I have also documented the whole process of making it so that I can show you how it is made. This hemd goes under the name of …
spectacular castles, palaces, manor houses, fortresses, cathedrals and follies
I LOVE books! Not even necessarily to read (though I love to do that too), I just like to see a lot of them together, in a library or bookstore, for instance. Every time I go on vacation, I try to …
Scabbard: c. 1550/60; dagger: 19th century in 16th century style
This will leave you in awe.
Built in the early 16th-century when Smallhythe was a thriving shipbuilding port (today it's miles from the nearest navigable water), Smallhythe Place was later purchased by celebrity Victorian actress, Ellen Terry, in 1899. Ellen Terry's daughter, Edith Craig, transformed the house into a museum to her mother's stage career. There is also a thatched roof barn converted to a theatre where the likes of Sir John Guilgud (the nephew of Ellen Terry) have performed.
Photochrom print by Photoglob Zürich, between 1890 and 1900. From the Photochrom Prints Collection at the Library of Congress More photochroms from Germany | More photochrom prints [PD] This picture is in the public domain
More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.
The rock band, Nine Inch Nails, have announced the support for their upcoming co-headlining tour with Soundgarden. From July 19th to August 1st, Oneohtrix Point Never will be support. From August 2nd to August 16th, The Dillinger Escape Plan will…
When it comes to music in the brain, medicine has come a long way
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Anonymous British, 16th century Oil on canvas Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, Ohio Resplendent with pearls, gold, jewels, lace, red wig, and ostrich feather fan, England's queen Elizabeth I (reign 1588-1603) is a dazzling and commanding figure in the portrait by an unknown artist. This portrait is based on an official life-portrait done about the time of British naval defeat of the Spanish Armada 1588, when Elizabeth was 54. She is dressed in the most elaborate of costumes, the satin embroidered with flowers and plants,lilies, strawberries, primroses,carnations, associated with the Virgin Mary and thus emphasizing Elizabeth's identity as Gloriana, the Virgin Queen. The inscription "by Mark Gerard" at the upper left was added about 1800, and is an erroneous attribution to the artist Marcus Geeraerdts (1866-1635. 160
Since ancient times, Tivoli has been a favorite location for the extravagant residences of the wealthy and powerful. It enabled them to escape the noise
The central European city offers a wealth of historic architecture mixed with modern decor
New album The Peace and the Panic from UK Rock/Pop Punk outfit Neck Deep out August 18, 2017. First singles Where Do We Go When We Go and Happy Judgement Day premiered on BBC Radio 1 and will be serviced to AlternaRve radio in the U.S. in May. The band will be headlining Vans Warped Tour June 16th through August 6th.
A look back at the history of Afghanistan.
A few weeks ago I got a rather interesting email from a lady named Kate Quinn. She is the author of 3 historical novels set in ancient Ro...
