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A Bitesize History of Japanese Food

Explore a bento box of mouth-watering facts about Japan's iconic cuisine

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The Refugees Who Became Museum Guides

The incredible work of Berlin's Multaqa-Project

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Zoom into Charles-François Daubigny

A closer look at 'Spring Landscape'

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A Pyramid With a Difference

Explore Chichen Itza and its legendary monument

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A Vintage Tour of Mexico City

Through its streets, discover the city and the eras that shaped it

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Zoom into Wassily Kandinsky

See 'Yellow.Red.Blue' up close

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How to Dress Like a Bauhaus Student

Get the Bauhaus look

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A Brief History of Farming in California

Farmworkers in the 'Land of Plenty'

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Please Have a Seat!

Sink into diverse forms of seating in India through time

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Discover the Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California

Explore the 'Aquarium of the World'

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What Was the Bauhaus?

Discover the institution’s influence across the world

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The Food Map of Spain

From tomato fights to tapas

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There's No Way of Telling

The mystery of Manet's painting 'In the Conservatory'

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Bauhaus Everywhere

Traces of a design school in everyday life

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A Peek at Frida Kahlo's Diary

Frida Kahlo didn't just write in her diary — she also drew in it

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How 1780s Dress Has Influenced Fashion Today

Estas tendencias de Versalles han trascendido al tiempo

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The Proverbs

Zoom around Pieter Bruegel the Elder's work

Explore with Street View

From backstage at the Paris Opera to the top of the Taj Mahal

Start your virtual tour

ExplorarChrist the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil

ExplorarThe Frick CollectionNew York, United States

ExplorarThe Taj MahalNew Delhi, India

ExplorarEiffel TowerParis, France

ExplorarPrambanan TemplesYogyakarta, Indonesia

ExplorarKamigamo ShrineKyoto, Japan

ExplorarStonehengeAvebury, United Kingdom

Ampliar

Take a guided tour of famous artworks

Art up close

Zoom into Lee Krasner

A closer look at 'Palingenesis'

Art up close

Zoom into Domenico Beccafumi

A closer look at 'Venus and Cupid with Vulcan'

Art up close

Zoom into Van Gogh

A closer look at 'The Gardener'

Art up close

Zoom into Chris Ofili

A closer look at 'Popcorn Shells'

Art up close

Zoom into Kerry James Marshall

A closer look at 'Our Town'

Who REALLY invented that?

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Extraordinary stories behind ordinary things

Origin stories

Who Invented the Toilet?

Take a seat and find out

Origin stories

Who Invented the Toothbrush?

Brush up on the truth

Origin stories

Who Invented the Internet?

Log onto humanity’s big invention story

Origin stories

Who Invented Spectacles?

A long-sighted look back in time

Origin stories

Who Invented Emojis?

The epic rise of the eggplant

Origin stories

Who Invented Football?

Get possession of the facts

Origin stories

Who Invented the Compass?

Navigate the truth behind the needle

Harry Potter

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Explore the history of magic

History of magic

Diez cosas extrañas que no sabías sobre la historia de la magia

Exploring the weird and the wonderful

History of magic

CUIDADO DE CRIATURAS MÁGICAS

Mentions of magical beasts throughout history

History of magic

Zoom into Ripley Scroll

Read the recipe for the Philosopher's stone

History of magic

La hechizante colección del Museum of Witchcraft and Magic

From broomsticks to crystal balls, it’s got it all

History of magic

The Journey of Harry Potter

From an idea at a train station to a global success

History of magic

Jim Kay y sus dibujos del niño que vivió

The illustrator discusses his work on the latest editions of the Harry Potter books

Explore by Color

From serene greens in Impressionism to vibrant yellows by Van Gogh

See the rainbow

Reds in Glassware

Red crystal and scarlet vases

Greens in Neo-impressionism

Chartreuses and emeralds

The Pinkish Hues of Fernando Botero

Fleshy limbs and peachy textiles

Colorful Costumes

The colors in stage costume

Purples in Pencil

Violets and lilac in pencil art

The Blues of Cézanne

From cyan skies to navy waters

Turquoise in Surrealism

From blue-green seas to teal skies

Culture at risk

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Stories about preserving our most vulnerable arts, history, and heritage

Preservation

Preserving the Temples of Bagan

A story of rapid response preservation after the Myanmar earthquake

Preservation

Saving Faces: Preservation Step by Step

Conservation of a plaster cast of a Maya monument from Quiriguá

Preservation

The Most Stolen Artwork of All Time

The history of the burnt, dismembered, and looted Ghent Altarpiece

Preservation

Legado digital de un explorador de la época victoriana

One of the first scientific researchers recording ancient Maya

Preservation

How Lasers Can Preserve Millennia of Human History

How CyArk is digitally mapping the world's heritage sites

Preservation

Rediscovering Kabul's Lived Heritage

Historic houses in one of the most endangered sites in the world

Preservation

10 Heritage Sites Lost to Disaster and War

The cultural sites that have been bombed, flooded, and destroyed

Made in Japan

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A spotlight on Japanese crafts

Japanese Crafts

Hats from Shikano

Where fashion meets function

Japanese Crafts

Uchiwa Fans from Kyoto

An artistic cooling item indispensable in Japan’s summer season

Japanese Crafts

Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture

Traditional techniques and new challenges

Japanese Crafts

Crafts With a Bang

Discover the art of making fireworks

Japanese Crafts

Fun and Games in Folk Culture

Hariko papier-mache dolls, clay dolls, and wooden toys

Moments that mattered

Highlights from history

Historical events

When Martin Luther King Jr Journeyed to India

The story of King's pilgrimage to India and how it influenced him

Historical events

Women's March on the Palouse

How women made a stand on January 21, 2017

Historical events

La caída del Muro de Berlín

Photographer Steve Eason captures the political event

Historical events

The Release of Nelson Mandela

Photos capturing the nation's spirit after his 27 year imprisonment

Historical events

Anne Frank's Childhood Home

The house where Anne Frank lived before going into hiding

Explore in High Definition

Discover the details you might have missed

Zoom in

Bauhaus Everywhere

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Traces of a design school in everyday life

Bauhaus Everywhere

Bauhaus is Architecture

I'm boxy and I know it

Bauhaus Everywhere

Bauhaus is Costume design

Tin foil, but make it fashion

Bauhaus Everywhere

Arts, Crafts, and Architecture: The Top 10

Dr. Claudia Perren chooses her favorite pieces

Bauhaus Everywhere

Bauhaus is Furniture design

Let your chair down

Bauhaus Everywhere

What Was It Like To Study In the Coolest School Around?

How to apply, the teachers, and the legendary parties

Bauhaus Everywhere

Bauhaus is Textile design

You better be-weave it

Bauhaus Everywhere

Bauhaus. Is. Everywhere.

What do flat-pack furniture and teapots have in common?

Meet the People of Kenya

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From history's superheroes to modern-day makers

Kenyan Communities

The Samburu Community of Kenya

Experience their colorful dress, hairstyles, and warriorhood

Kenyan Communities

Contain Yourself!

28 traditional containers used by Kenyan communities

Kenyan Communities

Get to Know Kenya’s Communities

Explore the communities through traditional objects and ornaments

Kenyan Communities

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on What it Means to be Kenyan

Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún explores Kenyan identity with the author

Kenyan Communities

The Artist Giving Trash a Second Chance

Cyrus Kabiru’s on contemporary art and climate change

Kenyan Communities

Which Kenyan Superhero Are You?

Find out who your super alter-ego would be

Kenyan Communities

Music of the Pokomo

The community lullaby inspired the Kenyan national anthem

Contemporary art

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Challenging the notion of art itself

Contemporary art

Explaining Contemporary Art With Emojis

😍 or 🙄 ? You decide

Contemporary art

Amalia Ulman's Excellences & Perfections

A scripted social media performance

Contemporary art

Discover Ex AFRICA

The largest exhibition of contemporary African art in Brazil

Contemporary art

Brian Eno: The Ship

A comprehensive sound installation that evolved over time

Contemporary art

Opening the Senses: The Abramovic Method

A series of instructional drawings on preparing for the Abramovic Method

Contemporary art

What's the Difference Between Modern and Contemporary Art?

Asking the elusive question

Explore by Time

From ancient artifacts to contemporary art

Travel through time

Contemporary Sculpture

Sculpting the 21st Century

Cocktail Dresses of the 1950s

An era of glitz and glamor

19th Century Dolls

How they've changed through time

18th Century Kimonos

What the traditional Japanese garment looked like in the 1700s

Teapots of the 1800s

Practicality and whimsy

Boats in Art

Sail through the history of art

Glasses

Through the lens of time

Artists' lives

The hidden histories behind the brushes

Hidden histories

Dalí in Spain

Spain's part in the initial and final stages of the artist's career

Hidden histories

7 Things You Didn't Know About Henri Toulouse-Lautrec

An aristocrat, an alcoholic, and an artist

Hidden histories

The Powerful Stories of Artists Forced to Flee Their Homelands

An insight into the life of these artists on World Refugee Day

Hidden histories

Meet Paula Modersohn-Becker

A pioneer of modern art in Germany

Hidden histories

10 hechos sobre Portinari que tienes que conocer

Descubre más sobre uno de los artistas más importantes de Brasil

Hidden histories

Parallel Lives: Frida Kahlo and Amrita Sher-Gil

Meet two of the most important artists from Mexico and India

We wear culture

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The stories behind what we wear

We wear culture

The Wardrobe of Frida Kahlo

How Frida expressed her personal identity through clothing

We wear culture

The Handwoven History of Palestine and Jordan

Explore the beautiful fabrics, dyes, and embroidery techniques

We wear culture

Activist and Icon: Katharine Hamnett

The inventor of the slogan t-shirt and icon of the 1980's

We wear culture

The Tradition of Miao Brocade Weaving

Meet the incredible women behind the craft

We wear culture

Jamdani: The Art of Weaving

Unbelievable artistic talents from Bangladesh

We wear culture

Traditional Dress From Around the World

From warrior headdresses to 16th century skirts

We wear culture

Traditional Korean Clothing with a Modern Twist

The pioneering designs of Lee Young Hee

Where culture meets tech

Experiments in art, culture, and technology

Lab experiments

Jonathan Yeo On Turning His Virtual World Into A Reality

Learn the process behind creating bronze-casted sculpture

Lab experiments

Color in Augmented Reality

Step into the history of colors in art in a new AR experience

Lab experiments

Combining Poetry, Art, and Machine Learning

Artist Es Devlin on conceiving POEMPORTRAITS

Lab experiments

Unlocking Culture with Machine Learning

Explore the experiments at the crossroads of art and technology

Lab experiments

The Technology and People Behind Please Feed the Lions

Meet the team working behind-the-scenes on the fifth lion

Explore by Artist

Discover artists alphabetically or through time

Find your favorite

Edvard Munch

75 elementos

Sol LeWitt

50 elementos

Marina Abramović

125 elementos

El Bosco

18 elementos

Carl Blechen

27 elementos

Mary Cassatt

157 elementos

Emily Carr

33 elementos

All the world's a stage

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A spotlight on performance arts

Performance arts

11 impresionantes locales de artes escénicas de toda Europa

Where music, theatre, and dance come to life

Performance arts

Inside Nutan's Family Albums

Glimpses of an iconic film star of Hindi Cinema's Golden Era

Performance arts

The Life and Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

What made him stand out from his musical family?

Performance arts

Inside the Choreography of Sutra

A performance inspired by the skill, strength, and spirituality

Performance arts

Meet the Bright Young Tings

The story of Black theatre in London 1979-1982

Australian sports

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From tales to traditions, larrikins to legends

Australian Sports

What Does Sport Mean to Australians?

Explore Australia's sporting culture

Australian Sports

Look Back with a Sporting Legend

Australia's star cricketer Steve Waugh visits the Bradman Museum

Australian Sports

Australian Athletes Who Changed the Game

The achievements of Australia’s pioneering athletes

Australian Sports

The First Australian Woman to Get the Gold

One of the world's greatest female swimmer

Australian Sports

The Cupboard in the Away Change Rooms

Zoom in to read the historical tales of the past and present players

Australian Sports

Discover the History of The 'G

A look inside one of the world's most famous sporting venues

Guess the artwork

Put your knowledge to the test

Guess

Clue: This Renaissance Masterpiece Shows 500 Identified Species of Plant

Can you name any of them?

Guess

Clue: The artist Behind this Work is Often Referred to as the "Master of Colombian Art"

He is known for his rich and colorful landscapes

Guess

Clue: It Shows a Make-Believe Village

...and is the artist's most famous painting

Guess

Clue: This Iconic Work Originally Only Sold For $300

It is worth a lot more today

Guess

Clue: The Artist is Considered a Pioneer of the Primitivism Movement

He painted this during his first visit to Tahiti

Guess

Now Put Your Knowledge to the Test

How well do you know your art?

Explore in 3D

Get a new perspective

Discover historic locations

The Cathedral's Altar of the Kings in 3D

The Brandenburg Gate

Get a 360 view of the iconic Berlin monument

Mexico City Cathedral

The Retablo de los Reyes is an ornate altarpiece in the Churrigueresque style

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Fly into CyArk's digital reconstruction of the memorial in Washington, DC

Explore the nooks and crannies of Mesa Verde's Balcony House

Fun fact: the underground circular structures, known as kivas, would have been used for community meetings

Fly into the Tomb of Tu Duc in 3D and see it from the inside

Fun fact: on the stele, Tu Duc wrote a 5,000 character epitaph about mistakes he made in his reign

All aboard the Indian railways

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151,000 km of laid track and an infinite source of memories

Indian railways

The Fairy Queen: Still Going Strong

Learn more about the world's second oldest still-working steam locomotive

Indian railways

12 Picturesque Stops Along the Indian Railways

Discover the most beautiful stations and incredible views

Indian railways

The Dangerous Curves of the Adarki

Take in the beauty and splendour of the isolated railway route of the scenic Adarki

Indian railways

Meet the Veterans of the Railway

Meet Balbahadur Majhi, Ganey Khawas, Deepak Das

Indian railways

First Ladies of the Indian Railways

Meet some women who've had illustrious careers in the Indian Railways

Indian railways

Trains in the Monsoon

The most beautiful and unforgettable journeys with lush green surroundings and a hint of romance

It's not just skin deep

The in-depth stories behind beauty and fashion history

Health and beauty

The Importance of Ear Piercings in Kenyan Communities

The significance behind the styles

Health and beauty

The Uplifting Story of the Bra

1,500 years of the supporting garment

Health and beauty

Beni: Japanese Traditional Makeup

he culture of makeup handed down from the last beni-ya

Health and beauty

How the Ancient Greeks Influenced Modern Social Media Habits

Long before Instagram filters and Photoshop

Health and beauty

Fashioning the Body

Stays and corsets, panniers and crinolines

Health and beauty

The History of the Umbrella

Come rain or shine

Health and beauty

The Fabrication of Fabric

How textiles are made

Women in culture

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From innovative artists to pioneering scientists

Women in culture

La historia de la primera mujer desarrolladora

Ada Lovelace: a Victorian woman who traded in poems for coding

Women in culture

Carmen Miranda: The Brazilian Bombshell

The extraordinary life and legacy of Brazil's most loved performer

Women in culture

The Inspiring Story of Uemura Shōen

Proving that woman can paint professionally

Women in culture

Portraits of America's First Ladies

Behind every great president...

Women in culture

The Iconic Sculptures of Edmonia Lewis

Meet the acclaimed 19th-century sculptor

Women in culture

15 Game-Changing Women of NASA

These scientists helped usher in a new world of women in STEM

Women in culture

The Sea Women of Korea

Meet the professional divers who take the plunge without equipment

Explore in Virtual Reality

Experience culture in 360˚ degrees

See for yourself

Virtual explorer

Richmond Castle in 360˚

Inside the cells of conscientious objectors

Virtual explorer

Beethoven in 360˚

Experience Symphony No. 9 with the Berlin Philharmonic

Virtual explorer

Vivienne Westwood in 360˚

See how this corset brings fashion and art together

Virtual explorer

Carnegie Hall in 360˚

Watch the Philadelphia Orchestra perform

Daring design

Where style meets function

Daring Design

A Stool Makes History

The story behind 'Iconic stool no 60' by Alvar Aalto

Daring Design

The Surprising History of Radiators

How the design of home heaters have changed over time

Daring Design

The Surprising History of the White T-shirt

The fascinating story woven into this everyday item

Daring Design

Six Apps Designed to Improve Life

Life-changing services brought to life by the mobile phone

Daring Design

The Furniture of the Brianza District

Where craftsmanship is king

Daring Design

What is Design?

How countries have interpreted their cultures through design

Art Zoom

A guided tour like you've never been on before

Art Zoom

Jarvis Cocker on Claude Monet

The Pulp frontman narrates The Gare Saint-Lazare

Art Zoom

Feist on Pieter Bruegel the Elder

A master of pop on a master of paint

Art Zoom

Maggie Rogers on Vincent Van Gogh

A narrated walk through The Starry Night

Novelties of nature

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The weird and wonderful world of animals

Natural History

Mariposas y polillas: la vida escrita en las alas

A window into evolution, ecology, natural history

Natural History

The Hidden World of the Tank Room

See 20 million wet specimens stored in alcohol

Natural History

Plumaje seductor: colección de coloridas fotografías de aves

Have a gander at nature's more unusual plumes

Natural History

How to Discover a New Species of Fish

Join an expedition up the Amazon

Natural History

How the Zebra Got Its Stripes

Are zebra stripes just a random creation of nature?

Natural History

How a Tadpole Becomes a Frog

Discover how amphibians make the most out of water and land

Natural History

The Art of Coloring Fish Bones

Understanding the inner beauty of exoskeletons

Connections Explorer

Explore cultural connections across time, place, and topic

Explore the Collections

Museums, galleries, and institutions around the world

Step inside