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2 days ago · Clooney then cowrote, directed, and starred in the film The Monuments Men (2014), which fictionalized the efforts of the international Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives (MFAA) unit to recover art stolen by the Nazis during World War II. He next starred in the fantastical Tomorrowland (2015), about a quest to gain access to a utopian civilization.
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4 days ago · George Clooney. George Timothy Clooney [2] (born May 6, 1961) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for his work in both blockbuster and independent films, he has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
12 hours ago · As a filmmaker, Roberto Mighty is particularly interested in cemeteries and the dead. That’s part of why he hosts “World’s Greatest Cemeteries,” a PBS show highlighting historical gems ...
4 days ago · The Monuments Men received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $155 million at the worldwide box office. That year, Blanchett also voiced the part of Valka in the DreamWorks Animation film How to Train Your Dragon 2. The film received critical acclaim and was a box office success.
6 days ago · The Monuments Men. During WWII, it was no secret that Adolf Hitler had an affinity for the arts. After all, he was a failed art student. As his Nazi regime held its terrible reign over the majority of Europe, countless European works of art were taken by his army as their territories expanded.
5 days ago · Origins of the World Heritage Convention. Aswān, Egypt: Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel archaeological site, containing two temples built by the Egyptian king Ramses II (reigned 1279–13 bce), now located in Aswān muḥāfaẓah (governorate), southern Egypt. On the left is the main temple, dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte, and on ...
4 days ago · In an audit of national monuments, the Monument Lab found that most monuments commemorate — surprise! — white men. Who from history gets cast in bronze — and who doesn’t — reflects a legacy of racism and sexism in America’s public spaces. Now, a project from the city of Boston is taking aim at the landscape of monuments across the city.
