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[ Creativity ]
These Books Could Be Hiding Secret Paintings on Their Pages
Fore-edge painting is a dying art form, but these beautiful, hidden works of art remind us to look for and celebrate the hidden beauty all around us!
7 minutes
[ Art ]
An Artist’s Rendering of Beauty
By Sam Burns
There’s beauty in all of us, but sadly, it’s often overlooked. Today we’re appreciating an artist who creates gorgeous portraits by focusing on who her subjects actually are, instead of what they reveal on just the surface! Join us!
9 minutes
[ Culture ]
When Do We Feel the Most Beautiful?
What if beauty is far more complex than the eye of the beholder? What if it comes from our core and our mindset in a given moment? Here’s something to ponder…
26 minutes
[ Culture ]
A New Home for a Very Special Violin
Take a moment to appreciate the beautiful story of holocaust survivor Joseph Feingold, his violin, and the lives his violin has touched in the hands of budding young musicians.
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[ Creativity ]
A Classical Twist on “Hello”
Explore a musical wonder created by The Piano Guys as they combine Mozart and Adele into an incredible, era-spanning experience. See why we are delighted this sort of thing is sweeping the web!
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
Flying Rays: Marvels of Nature
What happens when creatures of the sea take flight? The BBC and National Geographic take us on a journey with flying rays to see a marvel of nature!
8 minutes
[ Art ]
Kinetic Sculpture: A Surreal Journey…
How can moving art impact its surroundings? How can art introduce us to new forms of life? Find out how artist Anthony Howe is making this possible with the most amazing kinetic sculptures.
12 minutes
[ Animals ]
Fireflies: A Synchronized Light Show
By Dr. Lynda
There’s a visual wonder of summer that most of us adore, even though we know very little about it. How about the magic of fireflies?
8 minutes
[ Conservation & Sustainability ]
Hidden Mysteries of Our World
By Dr. Lynda
Have you ever stopped to think about the beauty of the world we can’t see? Maybe you’ve been shown a photo like this next one, and asked to guess what it was?
