EXPLAINED: 29 | Rare Historical Photos

350-Year-Old Letter Written By Possessed Nun Has Finally Been Decoded, Netizens Can’t Handle It

The mystery of the infamous "Devil letter" of 1676, written by a "possessed" nun, was finally solved. After 350 years, experts used the deep web to translate the 14-line text, which consisted of oddly different letters and symbols. Read through the story to uncover what it meant and what the…

Bored Panda · Jul 16

Madelon Vriesendorp review – sex-crazed visions of skyscrapers copulating

The Empire State building is caught in bed with the Chrysler Building and a milk bottle turns into a dragon in the sexed-up and cheekily provocative work of the Dutch artist and architect

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Edvard Munch and the Chocolate Factory: the bitter truth behind the Freia frieze

New exhibition in Oslo connects artist’s 1922 public work with the history of cocoa, the labour movement and women’s emancipation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Who Is Jason Bard Yarmosky? Katie Holmes' Hamptons Date Sparks Romance Speculation

Katie Holmes was seen holding hands with artist Jason Bard Yarmosky in the Hamptons, sparking rumours of a new romance. The sighting has increased interest in Yarmosky's background and work.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

‘They’re local lads’: artist puts mural of Bellingham and Rogers on chip shop

The mural in a Birmingham suburb is so popular that the shop’s owner is opening two hours early to meet demand

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

‘A frightening piece to perform’: can Yoko Ono’s Cut Piece still shock?

Sixty years after its first staging, performance artist MPA is restaging the provocative piece in Los Angeles

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

Trump ballroom donor to lead state department’s $200m Armenia fund

Konstantin Sokolov, who gave undisclosed sum and has not held government job before, to chair Tripp+ trade project

The Guardian - US · Jul 14

Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity from stagnation; even so does inaction sap the vigour of the mind,' and why the greatest threat to intelligence is leaving it unused

Leonardo da Vinci believed intelligence requires constant use and questioning. He observed nature to understand how neglect weakens things. His notebooks show a mind that never stopped exploring diverse subjects. Modern neuroscience confirms that unused abilities gradually diminish over time. Continuous learning and engagement keep the mind sharp and flexible.

The Times of India · Jul 14

35 Perfectly Timed Street Photos By This Artist That Reveal Extraordinary Moments Hidden In Everyday Life

Rather than searching for dramatic events, Emiliano Cuadrado Rodríguez pays close attention to the fleeting interactions, visual coincidences, reflections, gestures, and moments of unexpected humor that unfold naturally in public spaces. His photographs encourage viewers to slow down and notice details that would otherwise disappear into the rhythm of daily…

Bored Panda · Jul 14

The Art of Opposition by Courttia Newland review – piercing essays on culture and creativity

The novelist issues a inspiring call for artists to exercise their autonomy in a world of gatekeepers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14