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1800-Year-Old Roman Fresco Unearthed in London

2025-06-28

During excavations at The Liberty development site in London, archaeologists have unearthed and painstakingly reconstructed the largest-ever collection of painted Roman plaster, dating back at least 1,800 years. The fragments, discovered scattered among the rubble, reveal the decorative wall of a high-status Roman building. Featuring rare yellow hues, graffiti, Greek lettering, and possibly a fragment of the artist's signature, the fresco offers invaluable insights into Roman art, life, and culture.

(www.thisiscolossal.com)

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2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year: Stunning Views From Earth and Space

2025-06-10

The 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest, hosted by Capture the Atlas, has announced its winners, selecting from over 6,000 submissions worldwide. This year's winning photos showcase the breathtaking Milky Way from diverse locations, including Easter Island's Moai statues, Taiwan's Hehuan Mountain, and Yemen's remote Socotra Island. Remarkably, there's even a stunning shot from the International Space Station, captured by astronaut Don Pettit, featuring both the Earth and the Milky Way. These photos stand out for their diverse geographies, approaches, and techniques, all united by the awe-inspiring celestial spectacle.

(www.thisiscolossal.com)

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British Artist Creates Playful, Weightless Steel Sculpture

2025-06-06

British artist Alex Chinneck unveiled "A week at the knees," a new sculpture at London's Clerkenwell Design Week. Made from 320 meters of repurposed steel and 7,000 bricks, the 5-meter-tall, 12-ton piece is surprisingly only 15 centimeters thick. It playfully anthropomorphizes a Georgian facade, its lower levels appearing to sit with knees bent, creating a whimsical interaction with the surrounding park. The sculpture masterfully blends the weight of the materials with a light and graceful visual effect, creating a unique artistic experience within the historical context of London's squares and gardens.

(www.thisiscolossal.com)

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Stunning Image Reveals the Growing Problem of Satellite Pollution

2025-04-19

In 2021, photographer Joshua Rozells captured a breathtaking image while attempting astrophotography in Western Australia. His composite of 343 photos reveals the staggering number of satellite trails now visible at night, a direct result of massive satellite constellations like SpaceX's Starlink. With tens of thousands of satellites already launched and many more planned, astronomers are raising concerns about the increasing light pollution and its impact on astronomical observations. The lack of regulation is exacerbating the problem, highlighting the need for protective measures.

(www.thisiscolossal.com)

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Kowloon Walled City: A Cross-Section of Density and Decay

2024-12-13

In the 1990s, Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong was the world's most densely populated place, cramming roughly 50,000 people into just 2.6 hectares. After WWII, it became a refuge for refugees, its buildings growing organically into a labyrinthine structure. Crime and poor living conditions led to its demolition in 1994. Artist Hitomi Terasawa's cross-section illustration vividly captures this unique and ultimately tragic urban phenomenon, preserving its memory as a 'living organism'.

(www.thisiscolossal.com)

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