Whaling museum’s scrimshaw exhibit explores 19th-century bone and ivory art
A new exhibition is looking at the traditional art form of scrimshaw through a wider context and contemporary lens. “The Wider World and Scrimshaw” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts is telling the story through objects. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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New Electronics Book Honors Citizen Scientist Forrest Mims III
Forrest Mims III wrote many classic books that helped many electronics hobbyists get started. He also developed innovative tools for capturing atmospheric science data.
https://mindmatters.ai/2020/09/new-electronics-book-honors-citizen-scientist-forrest-mims-iii/
World War 2 Codebreakers: Bletchley Park activities revealed in unique footage
WW2 Codebreakers: Bletchley Park activities revealed in unique footage – The Hidden Film
Discover the story behind the recently discovered only known wartime film footage of a secret site connected to Bletchley Park. A silent film, recently donated to Bletchley Park Trust, is believed to be a compilation of footage recorded between 1939 – 1945, showing members of MI6 Section VIII at Whaddon Hall, Buckinghamshire.
Winslow Homer’s long love affair with the sea
I.M. Pei, Master Architect Whose Buildings Dazzled the World, Dies at 102
Great architect. His work can be seen in Boston and around the world …