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Why do we build giant statues? From what I can tell, it usually has to do with conveying an idea or honoring something bigger than ourselves, like a deity or a concept. The statue of liberty represents the notion of freedom and justice for all. Many are built to honor one's religious icon. Whatever the purpose they are a marvel of human cooperation and dominate any landscape they are in. These are 19 of the largest statues in the world. |
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These Spellbinding Photos Will Make You Believe in Magic
This young artist combines photography and photo-manipulation to create surrealistic and magical worlds.
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3 Years Around the World Have Made This Fantastic Video
3 years and 75 countries visited have given us this remarkable and beautiful video.
The Sculptures Are Coming Out Of The Walls!
Matteo Pugliese creates sculptures that come straight out of your walls...
You'll Never Guess Why This Man Collects Dead Leaves...
During the fall, dead leaves can be quite a hassle to clear from your garden, so why does this man actually collect them?
These Daily Miniature Dioramas are Whimsical and Wonderful
This Japanese artist creates a new miniature diorama every day, each of which is whimsical and wonderful.
The Sand Mandalas Are An Art Unlike Any Other...
If you've ever gotten excited about art, you must see or attend one of the Buddhist monks' rites in Tibet. The monks work for weeks on creating these spectacular grains of sand mandalas and then, and in one fell swoop ...
Collective Effervescence: The Power of Shared Experiences
Collective effervescence helps explain why certain experiences stay with us long after they end. When we take part in a meaningful group activity, we often feel connected to something bigger than ourselves. That sense of connection is deeply nourishi
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Some Choirs Know How to Enchant the World With Their Music
You cannot watch this without smiling...
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You Won't Believe What This Man Did With His Tree Stump
Watch the making-of of Lueb Popoff's impressive tree sculpture, using an old tree stump and a chainsaw. What talent and precision!
12 Jaw Dropping Facts About the Most Famous Art in History
You'll likely recognize these famous artworks, but we’re willing to bet you didn’t know the incredibly curious facts about these masterpieces
MASSIVE Collection: 21 Famous Painters and Their Best Work
A beautiful collection of our most beautiful painting posts, each by a talented painter from recent centuries. This is a huge collection of classic paintings.
15 Beautiful Works of Art by Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. Join us on a journey through the artist’s life and admire 15 of his masterpieces.
14 Fantastic Magic Tricks and Illusions You Really Must See
Magic tricks are always fun to watch! So, in this post, we bring you 14 of the best magic tricks and illusions that have been featured on Baba-Mail.
Greek Mythology: Six Mind Blowing, Ancient Tales...
From inspiring heroes to truly tyrannical villains, these great stories from Greek Mythology will reverberate with you for years to come, from the music of Orpheus to the defiance of Prometheus
10 Famous French Paintings That Will Captivate You
Over the centuries, French painters have created many masterpieces. Here you can find 10 of the most famous French paintings.
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This Miniature String Quartet Know How to Spring Surprises
This string quartet called 'Joyous String Quartet' are the most talented musicians of their age I've seen so far!
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This Paper Art is Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen Before
See the impressive paper art by Haruki Nakurama.
12 Spectacular Animal Sculptures Carved Out of Plain Paper
Welcome to a fantastic animal world created solely out of paper. Here you'll find sculptures so detailed that you can almost see them leap out of the frame.
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Have Some Fun With an Incredible Mariachi Performance
Stop your daily routine for a moment and go on a journey to magical Mexico through uplifting music.
This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past
Very little of ancient Rome remained to this day, but here is a wonderful reconstruction of some of the most famous sighs.
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This Rope Jumping Act Takes it to an Entirely New Level
Watch as these Chinese acrobats somersault over skipping ropes in mid-air. This is not for the faint of heart!
Collection: The Most Remarkable Cakes in the World
12 posts filled with gorgeous photos of the most remarkable cakes.
This Incredible Art Is Not Painted on an Ordinary Canvas
This art is not painted on an ordinary canvas. Take a look.
10 Perfect Movies for You to Feel That Christmas Spirit
These movies are an absolute must-watch over the holiday period. Enjoy these 10 Christmas movies today.
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Il Divo's Astound All With Their Elvis Presley Tribute
Male vocal group Il Divo give Elvis the respect his songs deserve.
The Visionary Art and Turbulent Life of Caravaggio
Caravaggio is one of the most renowned and celebrated painters today, but his life and art have a bigger story to tell than one would expect
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Cab Calloway Performs His Classic Song Minnie the Moocher!
This video captures an epic performance of the great 1930s singer and dancer Cab Calloway singing a well-known track from Minnie the Moocher
This Man's Miniature Version of Paris Will Blow You Away
Gerard Brion has to be one of the best miniaturists in the entire world. Take a look at his amazing recreation of Paris to see for yourself.
Enjoy These Gorgeous Paintings, and Think of Love...
The gorgeous art of Pino Daeni is full of gentle, soft, well-lit, sensuous women looking pensive and in love. Here are 24 of his finest creations.
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The Skills of These Performers Will Leave You Speechless
A snippet of the Cirque du Soleil classic, Quidam, is an unforgettable performance, proving the company's acrobatics, costumes, and talent are unmatched.
11 Stunning Victorian Buildings Around the World
In this article, we list 11 of the finest examples of Victorian-era architecture. You’ll surely recognize some of them!
13 Iconic Paintings that Changed the Art World Forever
These artists changed the art scene, shaking the world, and leaving a special mark in the historian art scene forever.
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This Girl's Ventriloquism Skills Are Out of This World!
12-year-old Darci Lynne went on this year's America Got Talent and wowed the judges with her ventriloquism act. Take a look here!
Let Vivaldi's Music Breathe Renaissance Beauty Over You
Vivaldi is one of the biggest names in all of musical history, and now you can hear why with this collection of 24 of his finest compositions.
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‘My Heart Will Go On’ by This Violinist Will Amaze You!
Seeing talented children is always inspiring, and 11-year-old Karolina Protsenko is a true prodigy. Watch her perform Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On'.
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If You Like Clint Eastwood, You'll Love This Performance
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra create a fantastic experience with their performance of the song from the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Amazing Sleight of Hand!
Yann Frisch is an amazing sleight of hand magician, and if you don't believe it, just watch this amazing trick, using nothing but tomatoes, a cup and his hands!
This Makeup Artist Tells Whole Stories Through Eyeshadow
Makeup artist Tal Peleg uses the eyelids as canvases and uses the unusual shape and size to her advantage - the result is detailed and vibrant artworks.
Some of the Greatest Sculptors in History and Their Works
These are the 10 best sculptors of all time and their greatest masterpieces
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You've NEVER Heard Anything Like These 2000 Marbles...
This genius has built a machine that uses 2000 marbles to create lovely music. You don't see this every day...
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Enjoy These Vintage Old Christmas Songs!
This playlist is a journey through time, filled with the classics that shaped our holiday memories. These are the songs our parents played, the ones we sang along to in the car, the ones that still make us feel like kids again, no matter how many yea
Hark Back to Old Paris WIth These Beautiful Paintings
The Paris of yesteryear was an incredibly beautiful place. It still is today, but times were different back then. Take a look at these beautiful old paintings.
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When Disney Asked Salvador Dali to Make Them a Video...
This animation was a collaboration between Salvador Dali and Walt Disney in 1945 that was only finished in 2003. It tells the story of Time falling in love.
21 Indescribably Beautiful Buildings Around the World
Just like famous architectural masterpieces, such as the Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal, these mesmerizing but often overlooked buildings deserve to be renowned.
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Watch This Man Play a 14-String Guitar
It's difficult enough to play a regular guitar, but can you imagine playing a 14-string guitar?
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Enjoy a Classic Beethoven Piece in 360 Degrees!
Enjoy looking at the different musicians as they create gorgeous music, so you enjoy with both ears and eyes!
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If This Heavenly Music Doesn't Lift You, Then Nothing Will
Sarah Chang plays an amazing violin concerto that you will never forget.
Did You Know These Famous Artworks Have HIDDEN Messages?
The 7 famous paintings and sculptures we showcase in this article have secret messages waiting to be uncovered!
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