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Ancient Art
September 26, 2026

Researchers Reveal How Prehistoric Cave Art May Have Changed by Torchlight

When we look at prehistoric cave paintings today, we usually see them brightly illuminated or reproduced in photographs. But thousands of years ago, people would have experienced these artworks very differently. By the flickering light of a torch or small lamp, painted animals may have appeared to emerge from the stone, shift in the shadows, and even move.

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Design
September 25, 2026

USPS Honors Linda McCartney’s Photography With New Collection of Forever Stamps

The late Linda McCartney is remembered for many things, from her music and animal rights activism to her marriage to Paul McCartney. But she was also an accomplished photographer with a gift for capturing the beauty of everyday life. Now, the United States Postal Service is celebrating her artistic legacy with a new collection of Forever stamps featuring her photographs. McCartney joins Ansel Adams among the photographers whose work has been celebrated on USPS stamps.

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Architecture
September 25, 2026

Architect Tadao Ando Designed a Floating Library to Bring 2,000 Books to Children Across Japan’s Islands

A floating library is bringing books directly to children across the islands of Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture. The Hon no Mori-go began operating on April 24, 2025, traveling through the Seto Inland Sea with about 2,000 books and creating opportunities for children to read, learn, and explore their island communities. Architect Tadao Ando proposed the project to Kagawa in 2023 and later donated the vessel through his architectural firm.

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