Can you share some interesting little known stories from history related to art?

Sure. The story of the Trung sisters in Vietnam. In the first century AD, they led a rebellion against Chinese rule. They were symbols of resistance and female empowerment in Vietnamese history, but not widely known globally.

Sure. There's the story of Frida Kahlo's self - portraits. While many know her work, few know that she used her art as a form of therapy. Another is about Vincent van Gogh's relationship with his brother Theo. Theo supported van Gogh financially, and their letters to each other are full of little - known details about van Gogh's creative process.

There's the story of Josephine Cochrane. She was the inventor of the dishwasher. Tired of her servants chipping her fine china, she came up with the idea. But her invention was initially met with resistance as people thought it was a luxury item. And then there was Eli Whitney. He is famous for the cotton gin. However, he faced a lot of legal battles over the patent of his invention, which was copied by many others. These legal issues were not as well - known as his great invention.

The story of the Dancing Plague of 1518. In Strasbourg, France, a woman named Frau Troffea started dancing in the street and couldn't stop. Soon, more than 400 people joined her, dancing for days without rest. Some believe it was caused by mass hysteria or poisoned food, but it remains a strange and little - known event in history.

There is an interesting story from India about the city of Fatehpur Sikri. It was built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. However, the city was abandoned shortly after its completion. Some say it was due to a lack of water, but others believe it had to do with political and religious reasons. This deserted city stands as a testament to a once - great empire and the unpredictability of history.

Sure. There was the story of Prudence Crandall. She was a white woman who opened a school for African - American girls in Connecticut in 1833. This was met with intense opposition from the local white community. They harassed her and her students, but she persevered for a while, highlighting the early struggles for black education.

Sure. Eisenhower was a big football fan. He often attended college football games and was known to have a deep understanding of the sport. His love for football was part of his broader interest in sports which also included golf as mentioned before.

One little known story is about the female pharaoh Hatshepsut in ancient Egypt. She managed to rule in a male - dominated society. She dressed as a male pharaoh and had a prosperous reign, building great temples like Deir el - Bahari. But after her death, her successor tried to erase her from history by defacing her monuments.

Yes. There was a group of local women who risked their lives to smuggle information across enemy lines. They used their traditional clothing and the fact that they were less likely to be searched as thoroughly as men. Their intelligence helped the Allied forces anticipate enemy movements.

Sure. There was a story about an LDS artist who used his art to spread the message of the faith in a very creative way. He painted murals in local community centers that depicted important LDS teachings. His work was not very well - known outside the immediate area but had a big impact on those who saw it.