22 Insanely Isolated Homes, Towns, and Buildings around the World
Everyone can use some peace and quiet now and then. A camping trip or a weekend in a cabin in […]
History
The History of the Celtic Knot
Identity and art have always been deeply intertwined with one another. In no place is this more apparent than in
The Long History of Japanese Tattoos and Art
Studies have shown that about one-third of adults have a tattoo. Almost a quarter have two or more. That number
More Than a Weapon: The Mikazuki Munechika Sword and Its Centuries-Old Brilliance
If somebody asks who makes the best swords in the world, many will answer that it’s the Japanese. They may
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Cave Art
Long before the written word, our ancestors embarked on the earliest forms of ancient cave art. They crafted scenes on
A Deeper Look at Japanese Kokeshi Dolls
What kind of doll did you play with as a child? Cabbage Patch Dolls and Barbies have ruled the market
The Mystical History of the Sword of Goujian
If this sword were used in Forged in Fire, it would cut easily through almost anything put in its way.
What was the Art Movement Called Primitivism?
The late 19th and early 20th century was a period of rapid colonization by Great Britain and other European nations.
Marcel Duchamp and the Dada Art Movement
The dawn of the 20th century marked a seismic shift in the world of art. Traditional boundaries crumbled and avant-garde
The Enduring Charm: A Thousand-Year History of Kawaii Style
Kawaii has become a global phenomenon in recent years, adorning everything from fashion to entertainment. But what does it mean,
What was the Futurism Movement of the 1900s?
From the 16th to 18th centuries, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Realism periods focused more on the here and now, whether
The History of Japanese Animation Studio, Studio Ghibli
One of the biggest animated films in 2023 was The Boy and the Heron. It won the Best Animated Feature