The ancient philosophy of Taoism believes that it’s about not trying at all ... So, find your flow by letting go through the art of not trying. Flowing with nature Have you noticed how trying too hard ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

According to some researchers, this folk tradition of visual storytelling goes back more than a thousand years. Even as the nature of entertainment has changed radically with the passage of time, ...

—Paleolithic 'art sanctuary' in Spain contains more than 110 prehistoric cave paintings —Ancient submerged bridge in Spain reveals that humans inhabited Mediterranean island nearly 6,000 years ago ...

A group of experts say that the painting "Elimar" is a previously unknown work by Vincent van Gogh.

Herodotus noted that, in ancient Egypt, bread was kneaded with the feet, a practice that persisted into the early 20th century in many regions of Greece and Europe. Greek sailors and traders brought ...

Graffiti, often dismissed as mere vandalism, has a rich history that mirrors humanity's enduring desire for expression and identity. From ancient cave paintings to contemporary protest art, graffiti ...

Today, we bring you a new installment of our focus challenges, in which we ask you to spend uninterrupted time looking at one piece of art. We’ll now feature these on the first Monday of each ...

This is believed to be the first ... Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and ...

As to why the sculpture is known as Athena rather than Minerva—the ancient Roman equivalent of the Olympian—Manchester tells The Art Newspaper that it was, in fact, originally called Minerva.

Greek mythology is full of the gods’ exploits, and surprising details abound in ancient art. Greek pottery, for instance, illustrates their often bawdy activities. Further, the strange effigies of the ...

An exhibition at the Hammer Museum shows why. By Siddhartha Mitter A jury found them guilty of conspiring as part of a crew to steal art, sports memorabilia and artifacts from smaller museums.