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Edward Gorey.

‘The Gashlycrumb Tinies’ author was born 100 years ago on February 22—here’s what you need to know about him, from what classic book he found boring to how much he really helped with PBS’s show ‘Mystery!’

Lorna Wallace




From a weeping statue to painting that moves on its own, the stories behind these supposedly haunted pieces of art are downright spooky.

Jane Alexander




Paintings like ‘The Scream,’ ‘Starry Night,’ and ‘Mona Lisa’ have been subject to some interesting interpretations.

It’s no surprise that paintings like ‘The Scream,’ ‘The Starry Night,’ and ‘Mona Lisa’ have been subject to myriad interpretations over the years—some more bizarre than others.

Jane Alexander
Happy Pride!

Many Pride flags have been created since Gilbert Baker made the first one in 1978. Here’s a rundown of the origins, evolution, and significance of just some of the LGBTQ+ Pride flags out there.

Meredith Danko


Keith Haring.

Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired artwork and contributions to the New York City art scene in the 1980s. Though he died in 1990 at just 31 years old, his artwork and legacy live on.

Suzanne Raga