From pulpits to protest, the surprising history of the phrase ‘pride and prejudice’
The phrase appeared on thousands of pages unrelated to Jane Austen before and during her life – and was a favorite phrase of ...
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From Mughals, maharajas to the British – how artists captured Holi celebrations
An 18th century ... painting from 1785 depicts a vibrant celebration outdoors: Men, covered in red powder, dance, sing, and play drums as they make their way toward a tank. At the centre, a man ...
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Rediscovering landscape painter Jeong Seon as 'magician of colors'
Gyeomgjae, the most popular artist of the 18th century ... a painting entitled "Taking a Rest after Reading," the curator said, “It is still controversial, but it is assumed that the man ...
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From pulpits to protest, the surprising history of the phrase ‘pride and prejudice’
Margie Burns, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (THE CONVERSATION) Most readers hear “pride and prejudice ... Sects and Factions.” In the 18th century, advances in publishing led ...
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Going, Going, Gold. Trump’s Gilded White House Makeover
From the royal families of 18th-century Europe to the blinged hip-hop ... and yet he has a World Cup trophy in pride of place, presumably because it’s very gold (A silver MLS cup is all wrong ...
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Curtain Calls: ‘Art’ turns into a comedic examination of human connections in Berkeley
Would you buy a white painting with three white lines for $200,000 ... musical shows through Sunday in Pinole Curtain Calls: Two-man show ‘Push/Pull’ does some heavy lifting in Berkeley ...
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Nathan Lane and the ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Creators on Their Very Gay New Sitcom
In "Mid-Century Modern," Lane's Bunny is the blueprint for what aging gracefully as a gay man can look like — close friends and all. Opulence in Palm Springs in your 60s? Absolutely. The show reminds ...
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Royal Indian hosts offer luxurious introduction to heritage-rich former kingdoms
The Mayurbhanj Chhau, a dance that dates back to the 18th century ... during the 16th century, when they were made out of ivory and tortoise shell. To revive the art form, the last official ...
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The Strongest Greek That Ever Lived
A man of incredible strength and athleticism ... Milo’s legendary strength and death have become the subjects of modern art and literature. His death was a popular subject in 18th-century art. In many ...
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20 times colour in movies outshone the main characters
Mani Ratnam’s Thalapathi fuses Mahabharata-inspired storytelling with a golden, sunlit visual style to tell the story of an orphan raised in the slums rising through the ranks to become the right-hand ...
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The Best Small Towns to Visit Across America
Don't miss: Travelers who enjoy odd tourist spots will love Alexandria's "Big Ole" statue, a symbol of this cute small town's Viking pride and a piece of American ... With roots dating to the mid-18th ...