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A sculpture made of hundreds of old Soviet era TV sets by Gintaras Karosas location: Europas Parkas, Lithuania

Shiro Kuramata: Axis Building Staircase (1981) Location: Tokyo, Japan

forest fair mall food court, OH

1998 - Tokima “steam head” watch

Before there was Moo Deng, there was William.

This little blue hippopotamus, known affectionately as William, has been a fan favorite at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for over a century. Dating back to Egypt’s Middle Kingdom (c. 1961–1878 BCE), William was likely placed in tombs to offer protection in the afterlife.

His bright faience glaze and lotus decorations connect him to the Nile’s waters—but don’t let his charm fool you! Ancient Egyptians knew that hippos were both revered and feared, making William a powerful symbol. He epitomizes the Egyptian craftsmanship of the era.

Take a closer look at William on JSTOR.

Image: Hippopotamus (William), ca. 1961–1878 B.C. Faience. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Bryn Celli Ddu - Wales

The Pre-Raphaelite Pothole, Terrace Road, St. Leonards-on-sea; part of the Great Art, Great Potholes series by SinkySnap. (x)

Marilyn Monroe posing for a Polio vaccination campaign, January 28, 1958. Photo by Milton Greene.