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Pendant watch, c. 1600-1630s by Matthäus Buschmann (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien)
This watch's starry sky makes a nice post for the solstice.
This watch's starry sky makes a nice post for the solstice.
December 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Pendant watch, c. 1600-1630s by Matthäus Buschmann (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien)
This watch's starry sky makes a nice post for the solstice.
This watch's starry sky makes a nice post for the solstice.
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In the 16th century the French city of Limoges breathed new life into the medieval art of enamelling – and the results were spectacular, writes Susan Moore
Lustre for life: the unfading brilliance of Renaissance enamels
In the 16th century Limoges breathed new life into the medieval art of enamelling objects – and the results were spectacular, writes Susan Moore
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November 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In the 16th century the French city of Limoges breathed new life into the medieval art of enamelling – and the results were spectacular, writes Susan Moore
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The name of this 1948 Dior gown is flamant rose which sounds much more romantic than its English translation which is flamingo pink. All of the fullness at the back, layered over a bustle style tournure pad adds energy to the movement of the skirt, in darker shades #MoMuAntwerp #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The name of this 1948 Dior gown is flamant rose which sounds much more romantic than its English translation which is flamingo pink. All of the fullness at the back, layered over a bustle style tournure pad adds energy to the movement of the skirt, in darker shades #MoMuAntwerp #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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Polenta may seem like an unremarkable foodstuff to modern palates, but it caused a great stir in 18th-century Venice, writes Jenny Linford
How polenta caused a stir in Venice
The grain originated in pre-Columbian Mexico but became so highly prized in Italy that it made its way into paintings, plays and more
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September 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Polenta may seem like an unremarkable foodstuff to modern palates, but it caused a great stir in 18th-century Venice, writes Jenny Linford
