While I'm no expert in art history, I find the backstories to famous artworks to be really interesting. So, I wanted to share more interesting stories with you all.

While I'm no expert in art history, I find the backstories to famous artworks to be really interesting. So, I wanted to share more interesting stories with you all.

CrunChewy McSandybutt and Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė

As a rare book dealer, I am often asked "Do you actually read any of the books you sell?" Well, yes. In fact, it is fascinating what one can learn by actually spending time to read very old books first hand....

As a rare book dealer, I am often asked "Do you actually read any of the books you sell?" Well, yes. In fact, it is fascinating what one can learn by...

Adam Weinberger and Aelita Senvaitytė

If you were born in the Eastern block of Europe, you sure as hell saw a lot of Soviet monuments around. Soldiers, proudly leaning in forward in anticipation for a head-on fight with their guns in hands, fellow comrades standing in...

If you were born in the Eastern block of Europe, you sure as hell saw a lot of Soviet monuments around. Soldiers, proudly leaning in forward in anticipation for a head-on...

As a rare book dealer in the amazing city of New York, I am always searching out and uncovering treasures. I recently made an especially remarkable acquisition - a hand-painted manuscript album prepared in 1831 from "Living specimens caught on the...

As a rare book dealer in the amazing city of New York, I am always searching out and uncovering treasures. I recently made an especially remarkable acquisition - a hand-painted manuscript...

Adam Weinberger and Violeta Draseikaitė

Have you ever wondered what Europe looked like before or during the Second World War (WWII)? Take a look at our “before and after” or “then and now” images and see.

Have you ever wondered what Europe looked like before or during the Second World War (WWII)? Take a look at our “before and after” or “then and now” images and see.

Lena Weber and Aelita Senvaitytė

“Knowledge is power.” The original author of this quote is debatable, but the idea itself is nothing but the truth regardless. It is only through knowledge that humans can actually come to make the right decisions.

“Knowledge is power.” The original author of this quote is debatable, but the idea itself is nothing but the truth regardless. It is only through knowledge that humans can actually come...

Another installment to the series where we explore the background and meaning behind famous artworks.

Another installment to the series where we explore the background and meaning behind famous artworks.

CrunChewy McSandybutt and Violeta Draseikaitė

The Norwegian resistance against the Nazi regime in Norway began in 1940, shortly after the beginning of World War II. Nazi Germany controlled Norway until the German capitulation in Europe at the beginning of May 1945.

The Norwegian resistance against the Nazi regime in Norway began in 1940, shortly after the beginning of World War II. Nazi Germany controlled Norway until the German capitulation in Europe at...

HomeAdvisor designers have created a new project to illustrate how interior design has evolved over the past 600+ years.

HomeAdvisor designers have created a new project to illustrate how interior design has evolved over the past 600+ years.

Hidrėlėy, Jonas Grinevičius and Julija Nėjė

It comes as no surprise that plastic nowadays is seen as the planet's number one enemy. Plastic is pilling up at landfills, it has polluted rivers, seas and oceans and it has even made its way to our bodies as well....

It comes as no surprise that plastic nowadays is seen as the planet's number one enemy. Plastic is pilling up at landfills, it has polluted rivers, seas and oceans and it...

I believe that colorizing images can allow a modern audience to engage better with the subject, especially in an age where we see thousands of images on a news feed every day.

I believe that colorizing images can allow a modern audience to engage better with the subject, especially in an age where we see thousands of images on a news feed every...

Tom Marshall (PhotograFix) and Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė

While the history of space exploration can be traced back to people observing objects in space before the reliable recorded history, the history of humans in space is significantly shorter. The first successful human spaceflight happened only 58 years ago when Yuri...

While the history of space exploration can be traced back to people observing objects in space before the reliable recorded history, the history of humans in space is significantly shorter. The first...

"When you see these babies (there may be as many as twenty-five at one time) you will wonder that such strange little creatures will ever be human. They look more like tiny monkeys than the sturdy men and women they eventually...

"When you see these babies (there may be as many as twenty-five at one time) you will wonder that such strange little creatures will ever be human. They look more like...

After discovering the fate of one of my female ancestors, I made a photo series wanting to showcase a more hidden side of the female narrative. A story of all those women who had no say in the matter of their...

After discovering the fate of one of my female ancestors, I made a photo series wanting to showcase a more hidden side of the female narrative. A story of all those...

Britt M. and Aelita Senvaitytė

There is a certain beauty and strength in weakness as some may say. But sometimes inequity between people brings only sorrow. Such is the case of domestic violence, an acute yet so often unspoken problem all over the world.

There is a certain beauty and strength in weakness as some may say. But sometimes inequity between people brings only sorrow. Such is the case of domestic violence, an acute yet...

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the day that people in America will never forget - September 11th. The terrorist attacks which took place on this day claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people, whom the media has quoted as...

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the day that people in America will never forget - September 11th. The terrorist attacks which took place on this day claimed the lives...

On July 16, 1945, the first nuclear bomb exploded in the New Mexico desert and changed history forever. In a flash, the world entered the nuclear age.

On July 16, 1945, the first nuclear bomb exploded in the New Mexico desert and changed history forever. In a flash, the world entered the nuclear age.

Peter Atwood and Vėjūnė Rimašiūtė

We've all gotta start somewhere! It can be hard to imagine some of the most iconic and ubiquitous brands of today as a struggling start-up, yet every company has its own origin story.

We've all gotta start somewhere! It can be hard to imagine some of the most iconic and ubiquitous brands of today as a struggling start-up, yet every company has its own...

If you’re one of the many, many people who think that millennials are part of the ‘worst’ generation ever, then it’s a good idea to read through Jenny Bann’s thread on Twitter for some perspective. From sword fighting to quaffing copious...

If you’re one of the many, many people who think that millennials are part of the ‘worst’ generation ever, then it’s a good idea to read through Jenny Bann’s thread on...

On Stride juxtaposed historical photos of seven English cities from the end of the 19th century and modern times. The project shows how these cities have transformed in the past 125 years from architecture to lifestyle and even fashion trends.

On Stride juxtaposed historical photos of seven English cities from the end of the 19th century and modern times. The project shows how these cities have transformed in the past...

Hidrėlėy and Violeta Draseikaitė