Back in 2005, the Franklin Institute broke records — and possibly some taboos — with its first iteration of the “Body Worlds” exhibit. The exhibit, featuring real human specimens —including whole-body plastinates, sometimes in whimsical positions ...

Gen Z faces body image issues shaped by social media and evolving beauty standards, while the Met Gala reflects inclusivity efforts.

Spanning 16,000 square feet, the exhibition features an extraordinary collection of real human specimens—including 20 whole-body plastinates—offering guests an unparalleled journey beneath the skin. "Plastinates such as The Skateboarder and The Guitar ...

RICHMOND, Va. — What makes you happy? Is it the rich taste of chocolate, the serenity of a long walk on the beach or the rush of skateboarding? No matter what brings you joy, the impact of happiness on the human mind and body is more universal than you ...

A nude man posed for photographs, his weight shifted to one leg while his opposite hand is raised to his shoulder. He mimics Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture almost perfectly. The man is missing a leg. It was blown off when he stepped on a landmine.