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Doctor Who and Les Misérables actor Patrick Godfrey dies aged 93

‘Paddy was an exceptionally talented actor and a remarkable individual,’ his agency said

The Independent UK · Jun 7

Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: “A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are…”

There are quotes that survive because they offer advice. Others survive because they make people stop and look at familiar things differently. This remark, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, belongs to the second group.

The Times of India · Jun 3

Quote of the day by Mona Lisa maker Leonardo da Vinci: 'Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity…' What the legendary polymath warned centuries ago about how inaction slowly destroys the human mind

Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s greatest thinkers, shared a powerful message about the dangers of inaction. In his famous words, he compared a stagnant life to rusting iron and still water losing its purity. The quote serves as a reminder that…

The Economic Times · May 25

Auction Expert Breaks Down The 20 Rarest Historical Treasures Ever Sold In History

What drives someone to spend $80 million on a centuries-old ceramic bowl? Or millions more on a faded manuscript, a single jewel, or a fragile piece of paper preserved through history? These extraordinary auction prices are not simply about wealth, they reflect the moments when humanity collectively decides that certain…

Bored Panda · May 13

85 Times People Snapped Pics So Beautiful They Ended Up In “Accidental Renaissance” (New Pics)

It starts with a simple click—no planning, no perfect setup, just a moment captured in passing. Most photos fade into camera rolls, forgotten over time. But every now and then, something unexpected happens. A play of light, a perfect angle, or pure coincidence turns an ordinary shot into something that…

Bored Panda · Apr 28

‘It’s like witnessing a Renoir or Matisse painting coming to life’: readers’ favourite trips in France

From Normandy to Provence, our readers enjoy great art, architecture and outdoor activities in France

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3

"We let John take this out and beat it up for a while. This is about as robust a unit as we can make – because it needed to be”: Inside Fender’s B-Bender revival – and the making of its very first in-house design

Fender’s Chief Engineer Tim Shaw lifts the lid on the making of the John Osborne Telecaster, the challenges around creating a B-Bender for a heavy-handed player, and the freedom that comes with designing hardware in-house

Guitar World · Mar 15

“Think You’re Good With Faces?”: Try To Name Einstein, Mandela, And 28 More Famous Icons

Could you name Leonardo da Vinci just from a picture? We’re about to put your confidence to the test.In this quiz, you’ll see 30 photos of famous people from all kinds of fields – scientists, political leaders, artists, actors, singers, and writers. Sometimes you might remember only the first name…

Bored Panda · Mar 10

At the convent of Leonardo’s 'Last Supper,' Dominican friars still live, pray and welcome visitors

The Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan is best known as the home of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Hockney scrolls through Bayeux, Brideshead gets revisited and Stubbs leads the field – the week in art

A spectacular record of a year in Normandy, the photogenic buildings of Sir John Vanbrugh and extraordinary paintings of horses

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6