Do we gain anything from movies like “Green Zone”?

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Art as Accountability – Ross Douthat Blog – NYTimes.com

Honest reviews of Architecture by Gaudi, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain: If you like exciting and not average architecture, then the buildings/temple/parc of Gaudi is a real recommendation. Apparently Gaudi was crazy about lizards because …

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Architecture by Gaudi, Barcelona – Barcelona – TravBuddy

Create an ethereal art display out of coffee filters. That’s right — those flimsy paper cups that pile up in landfills can be put to use as home decor. Simply tack them to the wall in a flowing pattern using pretty colored tacks; …

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Atypical Wall Art – Shelterpop

Anyone who has driven around Los Angeles in the last 50 years knows Millard Sheets’ art, even if they don’t know his name. For Home Savings of America, he designed the distinctive white marble branch banks and their artistic decorations …

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Art review: 'Millard Sheets: The Early Years (1926-1944)' at …

They are icons of Britain: a Victorian-era statesman, a World War I soldier-poet, fish and chips. The latest breaking and local news from State College, PA.

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London Jewish Museum reopens after major facelift – Arts …

Sports are often seen as a relief from daily life. These events brought the real world into focus on the playing field and helped to change things for the better.

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Progressive Political Moments in Sports History: Times When the …

When you think of Italy holidays, it’s impossible not to explore the richness of its history, especially the Roman Empire. Guided tours offer you the chance to do this — and so much more.

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Italy Holidays: Experience Art, History & Culture Like Never …

While they didn’t make a huge effort to improve the team this off season, the New York Mets have taken an initial step to showcase the team’s history at Citi Field.

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New York Mets Make History: Re-open Hall of Fame and Museum

KCSBeat previews the broadcaster’s classic Don’t Bank on Amerika, remastered and soon to be re-aired.

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The Santa Barbara Independent Gault-Williams's History of Isla Vista

Studies of pigeons demonstrate that the birds are just as good as humans at recognizing aesthetic beauty.

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Pigeon Art Critics: Common Birds Able to Discern Monet From Picasso