Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) is probably one of the best-known names in botanical illustration. Redouté was a Belgian artist who is considered by many to be one of the greatest flower painters of all time, combining scientific accuracy with the ability to artistically render great beauty. He was born in Saint-Hubert, Belgium, to a family of […]
Vintage baseball cards have been a highly sought-after collector’s item for decades. Maybe it’s the way these cards bring back childhood memories of trips to the ballpark, complete with popcorn and peanuts. Collecting vintage items creates warm feelings of nostalgia, and in some cases, a valuable nest egg as well. These baseball cards, which date […]
We’ve all heard of the most famous superheroes, the ones who continue to appear in blockbuster after blockbuster. Some of these mega-famous action heroes are women, but there are many more female superheroes out there that you’ve probably never heard of. Presented here are just four of them. Linda Turner, AKA the Black Cat Black […]
Modern New Year’s resolutions have their roots in human traditions that go back thousands of years. Ancient Babylonians celebrated a new year by making promises to pay back debts and return things they had borrowed, while ancient Romans made annual promises of self-improvement to appease their gods. While these early rituals are now long gone, […]
If you’ve even had a passing glance at the pulp fiction magazines of the 1930s-1950s, then you’ve probably seen the artwork of Earle Bergey (1901-1952). One of the most prolific illustrators of the era, Bergey excelled at capturing the dynamic motion of the human body in action. His work filled the covers of numerous publications […]
