Amazing Data/Map Mashup – Old NYC

Amazing Data/Map Mashup – Old NYC

Old NYC: Mapping images from the NY Public Library is an amazing site. Historical photos from the New York Public Library are geolocated to a map of NYC. Interested to see Times Square throughout time? Times Square! For someone who...

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An Abridged History of Western Music in 16 Genres

This is so fun, it makes me irrationally happy. Joe Sabia's CDZA project: "an abridged history of Western Music, performing 'What a Wonderful World' in 16 different genres. via boing boing

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Five Great Short Films from Jeremiah Warren

As a history buff, an information junkie and fan of animation and motion graphics I love the amazing work of the super creative Jeremiah Warren. Check them all out, they are insanely great. A Short History of the Modern Calendar 2011...

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A Random Quote

Make haste slowly. -Augustus Caesar (Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus 63 BCE -14 CE) quoted in Suetonius Augustus xxv. 4. A good thought for graphic designers, artists and masters of the known world.

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Beware the ides of March!

Caesar: Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry "Caesar!" Speak, Caesar is turn'd to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of...

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Roman Art and Architecture Slide Show from Flickr

Friends, Romans, countrymen lend me your eyes, for today I come not to bury the Roman Empire but to praise in in photos. Flickr has some amazing groups, one of my favorite is The Roman Empire Pool, a collection...

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Preschool Prehistoric Art!

This is amazing! Evidence of children's art from 13,000 years ago! Children are artists and have always been artists, creativity and creating art is as much an instinct for humans as breathing. More information on this discovery. Some other good...

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10 Podcasts Worth Checking Out

I am an avid fan of podcasts and podcasting. I thought I'd post 10 podcasts that I listen to regularly. Depending on the show and my mood I've found that these  programs teach, entertain, enlighten and aggravate me. Each...

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