The recovery of the artistic ideals of classical antiquity between 1400 and 1600 was hardly the only major period of cultural ...

The inscription reading " Clemes Stam " connects this burial artifact to one of Europe's most prestigious swordmaking centers during the Renaissance period. The sword emerged from the ruins of the ...

The Renaissance, often hailed as one of the most transformative periods in human history, gave rise to an unparalleled explosion of creativity. For anyone who’s stood before the Sistine Chapel or ...

In Milan, bones that piled under a hospital over a half-century shed light on the health and habits of some of the ...

Paris's Louvre Museum was shut down Sunday after nine pieces from Napoleon and Empress's jewellery collection were stolen.

From its origins in gambling, to a canvas for artists and political expression, tarot went through one last transformation in the 18th century before its revival as a spiritual tool in the 1970s. A ...

Now this cultural “renaissance” is the subject of a new exhibition at Tate Modern, which brings together some 250 pieces – ...

Part armour, part second skin, it has survived thousands of years. It was likely one of our first items of workwear. It’s now ...

Few libraries on Earth boast more literary treasures than the Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library in Oaxaca and its not shy ...

Art-loving audience gathered for conversation honoring Harlem Renaissance artist Dox Thrash, his journey and talent, and welcomed a special donation of ...

In this spooky edition of Field Trip Friday, Arizona’s Family will take you to haunted spots across the state on All Hallows ...

The formal launch of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in September 2025 made news across the world. There was pomp and ceremony as Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam was officially ...