COGNOSCENTI: a person who has expert knowledge in a subject.
a cognoscente of the art world (Merriam-Webster)
“They respect other cognoscenti who live for the subtle details that separate winning from mediocrity, and they dismiss the more casual rah-rah fans, who root for teams without understanding the game’s intricacies.”
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HEROD THE GREAT'S KINGDOM

Despite being instated as king of Judea by Anthony and having his power confirmed and his territory enlarged by Octavian (Augustus), Herod still faced many problems in maintaining his power.

NEHRU RELEASES A DOVE

The Indian prime minister, Nehru, launched a dove of peace at his 65th birthday celebrations in 1954. Nehru held office from 1947 to 1964.

THE STOMACH AND ESOPHAGUS

The stomach is a J-shaped organ that connects the esophagus to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).

PAUL DURAND-RUEL

Durand-Ruel was the earliest and most important of the Impressionists’ dealers. After his death in 1922, Monet told his son ‘I shall never forget all that my friends and I owe to your father.’

ED LOVE: Mask for Mingus, welded steel.

A huge steel mask with strong facial features confronts us as Ed Love’s testimony to the strength of Charlie Mingus’ music.

KOMODO DRAGON (VARANUS KOMODOENSIS

The world’s largest lizard, this species is restricted to a few Indonesian islands. It is a formidable predator of large mammals.

EARTH'S VISITORS: METEORITES

Deserts are good hunting grounds for meteorites; the relatively unchanging, waterless environment preserves them where they can be spotted.

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS IN RED WINE

More than any other part of the body, the brain relies on antioxidants to protect it against damage. This dish combines antioxidant-rich ingredients such as red wine, garlic and mushrooms.