When it comes to gemstones with a distinctive color, there’s nothing like the rich green of a high-quality emerald. You might know that it’s the most precious of all the varieties of the mineral beryl. But did you realize wearing one might make you smarter? That’s what the lore surrounding May’s birthstone dictates, but they were also thought to heal malaria and cholera at one point. Given what we know now, the most brilliant thing about donning one just might be dazzling someone with your amazing taste in gemstones. Among the other verified facts about emeralds is the origin of…
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WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering some historically significant treasures and nifty gadgets in May auctions, including the first edition of the most beloved books of all time, an important punch set, a device that summoned butlers, a highly desirable fishing lure, and a valuable Hummel. Apple Tree Auction Center Apple Tree Auction Center, no estimate given. With more than 30 million copies sold worldwide, Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind was an immediate sensation when it was published in 1936 and remains a perennial favorite with readers and collectors today. At its Timed/Online Only: Eclectic Auction on May 6, Apple…
Dara Birnbaum, a pioneering video artist whose work deconstructed television and mass media, died on May 2nd at 78. Marian Goodman Gallery, which has represented her since 2001, confirmed the death but did not specify a cause.Birnbaum rose to prominence in the 1970s, at a time when television was largely dismissed by the art world. She spliced and manipulated footage from game shows, sports broadcasts, soap operas, and internet videos to examine the construction and transmission of information. Her work scrutinized the visual codes of mass communication and their effect on identity, politics, and power.Born in 1946 in Queens, New…
I got my first glimpse at Revenge of the Savage Planet late last year during a virtual preview event, and at first, I thought I had accidentally joined the wrong live stream. The bright, bold visuals and alien world sure looked familiar, but unlike its predecessor, Revenge of the Savage Planet has shifted perspectives, moving from a first-person view to third-person. It might seem like a minor change, but it’s much more than that. One could argue that developer Raccoon Logic has birthed an entirely new look and feel for the franchise, and I, for one, hope it sticks around…
The Bold and the Beautiful‘s ongoing storyline features Steffy making a shocking revelation to Hope concerning Liam’s health. Initially, she urged Liam to disclose his diagnosis to Hope. With the weight of Liam’s health secret weighing on her, she has a hard time keeping it away from Hope. Tearily, she visits her and gives her the sad news. Here’s what she says to Hope. What does Steffy tell Hope about Liam in The Bold and the Beautiful? A tearful Steffy prepares to break the news to Hope about Liam’s brain tumor diagnosis on The Bold and the Beautiful. The recent…
With more than 100 screenings and events, panels, book signings and special presentations, the 16th annual Turner Classic Film Festival unspooled April 24-27 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre complex, the Egyptian, El Captain and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film,” this year’s theme, pulled together titles from across many cinematic universes, such as the silents “Beau Geste” (1926) and “The Freshman” (1925), the paradises lost of “The Enchanted Cottage” (1945) and “Brigadoon” (1954), the historical epic “Ben-Hur” (1959), the mid-century sci-fi of “Fantastic Journey” (1966) and “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968), the dystopian realms of…
I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit. — John Steinbeck Embracing an alternative art career that nurtures your creativity while providing a stable income can offer a viable path forward—often more sustainable than depending solely on selling enough art to sustain your lifestyle and creative practice. It also allows artists to develop valuable skills, expand their creative networks, and explore new avenues of…
After President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the federal agency withdrew or canceled grant offers to arts organizations around the country via email on Friday night, reported the New York Times. “The N.E.A. is updating its grantmaking policy priorities to focus funding on projects that reflect the nation’s rich artistic heritage and creativity as prioritized by the president,” the emails said. “Consequently, we are terminating awards that fall outside these new priorities.” Related Articles The NEA said it would prioritize projects that “elevate” historically Black colleges and universities, as well as schools serving Hispanic…
The leader of the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the most widely visited museums in the US, is taking time off amid an investigation into his behavior on a flight last month. CBS News reported late on Friday night that James Rondeau, the president and director of the Art Institute of Chicago since 2016, had voluntarily stepped away from his post while that investigation proceeded. An Art Institute of Chicago spokesperson said in a statement to ARTnews, “The Art Institute takes this very seriously and has opened an independent investigation into the incident to gather all available information.” The…
Below you’ll find the Wheel of Fortune bonus puzzle answer today throughout the month of May 2025. The solution to the final puzzle will be displayed first followed by the other answers for the toss-ups and regular puzzles. Continuing from last month, the theme for this week’s puzzles is Lake Life, so many of the answers and categories will relate to this. As a reminder, these solutions are for the weekday show hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White. If you’re looking for this year’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune hosted by Pat Sajak, you can find the solutions for the…
