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This most sumptuous of all Renaissance instructive manuals explained the use of the astrolabe and other instruments used for computing planetary positions
October 3, 2022
“At first glance, this Irving Penn photo looks like it could be its own tarot card.”
Alexander Chee
September 28, 2022
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Hear the recitation of the sacred verses on this tile panel.
Mohammad Farsimadan
September 27, 2022
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Listen to the poetry on this inlaid metalwork pen box.
Mohammad Farsimadan
September 27, 2022
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Listen to the words in the royal insignia of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent.
Mohammad Farsimadan
September 27, 2022
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Listen to the proverb on this epigraphic slip-painted bowl.
Mohammad Farsimadan
September 27, 2022
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Grab a cup of tea and join us for a bonus episode on tarot.
September 14, 2022
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Dive into the magic of iron, bronze, lead, and copper.
August 17, 2022
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How did a Māori hei tiki find its way halfway across the world to The Met?
July 20, 2022
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Learn the history of the Ukrainian art of pysanka, or decorating eggs, a custom that predates the Christian era.
April 15, 2022