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    In honor of National Dog Day, may we suggest one of these authentic and delightful medieval dog names for your next pet? Tell us which is your favorite in the comments 👇
    Medieval Dog Names (Real Names from medieval sources). Artus, Balbina, Bellina, Bembino, Bo, Borgettus, Curte, Dammast, Dyamant, Famia, Fortuna, Furstli, Gardiner, Gerland, Hapeguay, Hardy Hemmerli, Jakke, Lachne, Mamselle, Megastomo, Melesinn, Mignone, Monsieur, Mopsulus, Mopsus, Orsina, Petitcreiu, Purkoy, Rubino, Saphyrus, Sattin, Soldan, Speichli, Stosel, Sturdy, Terri, Turgk, Venus, Viola, Violina, Whitefoot, Zabot. List from Kathleen Walker-Meikle's book "Medieval Pets" @gettymuseum
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    Aug 25
    Did you know that lacquer as a decorative art form is older than writing itself?
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    Preserving Lacquer One Paper-Thin Layer at a Time | Getty News
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    Aug 24
    Take a trip to Pompeii without leaving your home. Italian artist Luigi Spina had unprecedented access to photograph in all its glory—all times of day, in all seasons, in natural light, and without visitors.
    Various photographs of Pompeii's archaeological site interiors and exteriors in different times of day and different seasons without visitors.
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    Aug 23
    Virgos are said to be loyal and practical, yet overly critical. Sound like a Virgo you know? Scroll this 🧵 to reveal the dos and don'ts of Virgo season. ♍️
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    Aug 22
    What do your clothes reveal about you? Let's take a closer look at some details from this portrait of sisters Zénaïde and Charlotte Bonaparte (yes, they were Napoleon's nieces). 🖼️ gty.art/3Spb1ZL
    Two young women embrace as they read a letter. The folds of the carefully creased paper are realistically rendered, and the viewer can even decipher a Philadelphia address on the letter.
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