Artists throughout history have never shied away from controversy—in fact, many even try to court infamy. (Need proof? Just look at Banksy, the anonymous street artist who recently created a work that self-destructed the moment it was sold at auction—for a ...read more

Who will you be for Halloween? Whether your desired look is high-flying, power-wielding, old-school witchy—or just plain badass, history provides endless inspiration. Below, some of our favorite costume ideas from the past, complete with a handy-dandy info ...read more

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