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The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

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In just 400 square feet, this renter carved out a sun-drenched, personality-packed home that’s equal parts cozy and stylish.

In Chicago, Elvgren moved toward realistic painting after coming across the work of fellow American Academy of Art alum ...

Welcome to HT's latest show, Now You Know, where Ananya Dutta takes you beyond the surface of news stories. You might have come across these subjects before, but have you ever stopped and thought ...

You might have come across these subjects before, but have you ever stopped and thought about their history ... Beyond the cute aesthetics and online trends lies a much older, richer story ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...

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In the first snapshot, the duo is seen posing for a cute picture together and making pout faces, while in the next one, they are seen enjoying coconut water near a lake. Another picture depicted ...

with a month-long commemoration of Dalit identity and aesthetics during Dalit History Month. A film festival was planned but that eventually snowballed to becoming something much larger.