Stunning Medieval Wonder Woman Battle Armor Fit For An Amazon Princess
Wonder Woman has gone through a few costume redesigns over the years but she keeps coming back to some form of armor, because she’s a warrior through and through. Continue reading »
Amazing Modern Stairs In A Medieval Tower In Denmark
Situated in Denmark, the Kalø Tower is a 700 year old historical building. While inaccessible, the architecture studio MAP created a modern spiral staircase turning the place into a superb vantage point mixing archeology and contemporary design. Continue reading »
Batman: The Dark Knight Goes Medieval
Imagine Batman in Medieval Europe circa 1459, suited in full plate mail armor and ready to bash in the faces of evildoers with his gauntleted fists. Artist Igor Kieryluk has, with a set of concept art titled “Gotham 1459.” Granted, the Dark Knight would probably not be as acrobatic and agile in all that heavy armor (he can forget about scaling castle walls with a grappling hook). Perhaps as a wealthy lord he would be able to secure the help of a mysterious alchemist to develop something more flexible and lightweight. Continue reading »
With Ink Splatters and Watercolour, This Artist Paints Dead Romans Like A War Film Shot On Handmade Paper
Nick Marinkovich is a Canadian illustrator, comic artist and “reclusive dandy” best known as the co‑creator and artist of the historical series Dead Romans (Image Comics) and the medieval horror comic The Pale Knight (Mad Cave Studios). Continue reading »
In the Middle Ages, the Italian City of Bologna Had Over 100 Skyscraper-Like Towers
Between the 12th and 13th centuries, Bologna was densely packed with tall, defensive stone towers, some reaching up to 97 meters. Continue reading »
“Les Premiers Humains Dans la Lune”: Fairytale Illustrations by Lily de Bellon
French illustrator and graphic designer Lili des Bellons continues to build whimsical, otherworldly realms in his latest series. Continue reading »
The Dark Cinematic Concept Artworks of Max Mitenkov
Max Mitenkov creates visually stunning worlds, from ghost-infested medieval ruins to surreal alien deserts, each one bursting with cinematic allure. Continue reading »
Artist Reimagined Popular Logos As If They Existed In The Middle Ages, Again
If today’s brands had honest logos from medieval times, they would resemble those created by artist and designer Ilya Denisov in his series “Medieval Branding.” Continue reading »
Enchanting Realms: Nature, Fantasy, and the Poetic Illustratons of Magda Boreysza
New Orleans-based artist Magda Boreysza draws inspiration from nature, mythology, folk tales, and medieval painting. Continue reading »
“Bayeux Stitch”: Naughty Medeival Embroidery by Tanya Bentham
Tanya Bentham is a well-known artist who specializes in medieval needlework. She uses detailed stitches and genuine colors to convey her love of the art form. Her Easter-themed masterpieces highlight her ability of over three decades of experience, which is the embroidery of medieval-themed themes. Continue reading »
Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything
In his works, the artist Stephen Biesty deconstructs complex objects – bridges, ships, buildings, cars, and the human body. He “cuts” objects into layers and parts, showing their internal structure. Continue reading »
Exploring the Wide-Ranging Influences in Gabi de la Merced’s Artistry
Born in Madrid, Gabi de la Merced pursued traditional animation studies at the Madrid School of Film (ECAM). Alongside his work as a colorist for films and commercials, Merced also worked as an illustrator. Continue reading »
Meet Jeff de Boer, The Artist Who Creates Intricate Suits of Armor for Cats and Mice
Calgary-based sculptor Jeff de Boer has turned his passion for medieval armor and jewelry making into a unique and fascinating career: creating intricately detailed metal suits of armor for cats and mice. Continue reading »
The Spectacular Finalists Images form The Art of Building Competition 2022
The Chartered Institute of Building has announced the finalists for the largest photography competition celebrating the built environment. The entries range from a solitary church to a bustling shopping mall, and the winner will be chosen by a public vote.
The UAE Pavilion at EXPO 2020, taken by Francesca Pompei
“Designed by the Swiss-Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava for the Dubai Expo. At the centre of the structure there is a sphere-shaped void that serves as an auditorium with a capacity of 200. Its continuum form is a symbol of resilience and of a boundless future embracing a dialogue among different cultures.” Continue reading »
Artist Created This Impressive Hanging Metal Sculpture Inspired by Kraken
Łukasz Gawronski/Agnieszka Grabowska/Dariusz Kula/Martyna Jabłonska-Makowska
Artist and designer Oskar Zieta created this impressive hanging metal sculpture that was displayed at the Museum of Gdansk in Poland. Continue reading »
The Magdeburg Unicorn: The Worst Fossil Reconstruction Ever
This ridiculous picture can’t help but make you laugh. In 1663, the partial fossilised skeleton of a woolly rhinoceros was discovered in Germany… which ultimately led to the creature you see below. This is the “Magdeburg Unicorn”, the worst fossil reconstruction in human history.
Prussian scientist Otto von Geuricke is the man behind this ridiculous display of bones. In 1663, he found some bone remains of a woolly rhinoceros, a now-extinct species that once roamed over much of northern Eurasia, until the end of the last Ice Age. Continue reading »
Rare and Fascinating Historical Photos of Pasta Production From the 1920s to 1950s
A worker hangs pasta to dry in a factory in Italy. 1932.
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Pasta is an integral part of Italy’s food history. Wherever Italians immigrated they have brought their pasta along, so much so that today it can be considered a staple of international cuisine. Continue reading »
271 Years Before Pantone, an Artist Cataloged Thousands of Color Swatches in a Book From the 17th Century
Before we had Pantone Color Guide, there was no universally recognized system to identify colors. But there were attempts to make it, and probably the most impressive one came from the artist known only as A. Boogert, who back in 1692 created an impressive piece of literature about mixing colors. Continue reading »
Woodstock Castle: One of The Craziest Homes We’ve Ever Seen
With soaring turrets and a striking stone facade, 450 Brickyard Road in Woodstock, Connecticut, is a home fit for a king or queen – or at least anyone willing to shell out a royal sum. The estate, dubbed “Woodstock Castle,” or the “Chrismark Castle.” Continue reading »
Weird And Wonderful Illustrated Letters From A 16th Century Songbook
The Songbook of Zeghere van Male contains local and international 500 year old songs and motets. Made in 1542, the 1200-page long book is rich in illuminations, depicting ornamental and historiated initials and interlinear drawings not necessarily related to its content. Continue reading »
Bishop Castle – an Elaborate and Intricate One-Man Project by Jim Bishop
Bishop Castle is an elaborate and intricate one-man project named after its constructor, Jim Bishop, that has become a roadside attraction in central Colorado. Continue reading »
London in 1979 Through Fascinating Photos of George Kindbom
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. The city stands on the River Thames in the south-east of England, at the head of its 50-mile (80 km) estuary leading to the North Sea. London has been a major settlement for two millennia. Londinium was founded by the Romans. Continue reading »
Codpiece Was a Weird Renaissance Fashion Trend
The codpiece as a feature of male dress dates to the 15th and 16th centuries during the renaissance. Designed to cover the gap between the two legs of men’s hose, it is packed and shaped to emphasize rather than disguise the genital area. Continue reading »
Saddened By The Empty Streets Of Budapest During Lockdown, This Artist Filled The City With People From Classical Paintings
Pál Szinyei Merse: Lady In Violet
According to Márton Neményi: “Most big cities are affected by the pandemic with several versions of lockdowns and quarantines in place. Budapest is no exception: right now there’s a curfew between 8 pm and 5 am every day. The inner parts of the capital of Hungary had started getting busy this time and now it’s getting empty in a matter of minutes every evening. Continue reading »
This Young Woman Dresses Like It’s The 19th Century Every Day
If you think you take too much time to get ready in the morning, wait till you meet this young woman who dresses to impress in a very unusual way. Mila Povoroznyuk from Ukraine, who is known to her fans as @your_sunny_flowers, has ditched all modern fashion trends to follow her own aesthetic that makes her look like she came back from the 19th century. Continue reading »