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Founded in 2011, The Public Domain Review is an online journal and not-for-profit project dedicated to the exploration of curious and compelling works from the history of art, literature, and ideas.
12 Beautiful 19th Century Watercolors of Wildlife
The Bestiarium of Aloys Zötl (1831-1887)
These beautiful watercolors come from the Austrian painter Aloys Zötl's Bestiarium, a series of exquisite paintings of various animals...
10 Intricate Jellyfish Illustrations from the 19th Century
The German biologist Ernst Haeckel was fascinated by medusae, the umbrella-shaped animals commonly called jellyfish. For Haeckel, whose imagination was shaped in the Romantic...
10 Stunning 19th Century Great Barrier Reef Illustrations and Photos
Images from William Saville-Kent's The Great Barrier Reef of Australia (1893)
While naming and arranging corals in the Natural History Department of the British Museum,...
20 Exquisite 16th Century Watercolors of Medicinal Plants
These wonderful full-page watercolor illustrations are from a 16th-century edition of Pedanius Dioscorides's work on herbal medicine, De Materia Medica. Dioscorides (ca. 40–90 AD),...
These 19th Century Illustrations Depict the Beauty of Bugs
This article and collection of exquisite insect illustrations by Jean-Henri Fabre is from The Public Domain Review, an online journal and nonprofit that's "dedicated...
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There’s a special animal who lives in the deep sea called a blobfish. Not every animal manages to gain a cult following. The blobfish,...
Nov. 3rd Colorado Voters Will Decide if They’ll Bring Gray Wolves Back to the State
Colorado voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether the state should reintroduce gray wolves (Canis lupus) after a nearly 80-year absence. Ballot Proposition 114...
Dolphin Symbolism and Meaning Spirit Animal Guide
Dolphin symbolism and meanings appear in the legends and folklore of seafaring cultures around the world. Often, dolphins were imbued with metaphysical powers, as...
Vegan Coconut Walnut Waffles
These yummy waffles are not only vegan, they don't have any refined sugar. Healthy, filling, and delicious.
Ingredients
4 flax eggs or chia eggs
1/2 cup or...
