After holding a place of honor in the symbolic pantheon of Greco-Roman and early Christian iconography during the first ...

A show in Chantilly will reveal the ‘Mona Lisa’ of illuminated manuscripts — a rarely exhibited 15th-century prayer book ...

A long-lost fragment of the Bayeux Tapestry, missing since World War II, has been rediscovered in Germany. The piece, linked ...

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, in Southeastern France, offers beautiful landscapes at the base of dramatic limestone cliffs and ...

For travelers looking to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras beyond the parade routes, Baton Rouge offers a vibrant twist ...

Hands clasped in joy, face framed by a wimple, she could with equal élan propose that Dutch Golden Age painter Gerard ter ...

Cy Twombly, Untitled, 1971; oil-based house paint and wax crayon on canvas, in nine parts, 101 3/8 x 33 inches each. © Cy ...

Interestingly, the medieval period in Britain begins with a battle. In 1066 CE, the Battle of Hastings marked the beginning ...

The Jordanian capital of Amman is one of the best introductions for travellers looking to explore the Middle East. Like many other lands where ancient civilisations once dwelt, Amman has a host of ...

With its eclectic architecture, adventurous art galleries and Belle Epoque boutiques, this is a city with a thriving creative scene ...

For thousands of years, people have survived in the Alps with traditional, straightforward food and drink. From strudel to ...