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Old Peace Gate in Ethelton, Adelaide, South Australia, 2012. License
The Origin of the Peace Sign

A representation of harmony and amity, the peace sign today is often correlated with anti-war beliefs. However, this signature icon would never have come to fruition if it weren’t…

two scientists look at two paintings on computer screen
Art Forgery Forensics: How to Spot a Fake Painting

 

Ever wondered how art museums decide if a painting is a fake? Artrageous with Nate meets with Dr. Greggory Smith, a forensic art scientist, to follow a painting they suspect is a…

Detail of St. Francis altarpiece
Inventing The Image of Saint Francis
A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, in front of St. Francis and scenes from his life, 1240s-1260s, panel (Bardi Chapel, Basilica of…