The Weekend Edition

A round up of top stories from the week

By Google Arts & Culture

Saint Andrew (around 1515-1520) by Workshop of Jan ProvoostBonnefantenmuseum

Trending: St Andrew's Day

Scotland celebrated St Andrew's Day on November 30th, but do you know how he became the patron saint of Scotland? Discover the history behind the holiday and its link to the Scottish flag.

Puzzle Party - Wonders of Mexico

Your weekly puzzle

Get together with your friends and family to piece together a famous Mexican artwork. Start now.

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Music obsessions

Even if you don't think you know Beethoven, you definitely do. Discover why he was the original pop culture icon and why he's still everywhere today.

Study for "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte" (1884) by Georges SeuratThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

This week in history

Impressionist artist Georges Seurat was born this week in 1859. Celebrate his birthday by listening to the sounds of the banks of the river Seine in Paris.

NASA Telescopes Uncover Early Construction of Giant Galaxy (2017-12-08)NASA

The big questions

Do you ever wonder about the universe: what is the big bang? How did atoms form? Are we alone?

Witness the Big Bang in Stunning AR

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Your weekly crossword

Discover paintings through unexpected pairings with this arty twist on the classic crossword. Play now.  

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