But this vision of genius is a poor fit for many great artists, and it tends to obscure what makes them and their work ...

Many teens are drawn to the power and drama of true historical events, but dislike dull dates and dry facts. On this French history tour designed with teens in mind, go beyond the challenge of ...

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

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 ...

The Alabama Renaissance Faire has been a storied tradition in Florence for almost 40 years. The free event brings a piece of ...

“Man was now capable of penetrating and reflecting nature’s secrets, in art as well as science, with unparalleled mathematical sophistication, empirical precision, and numinous aesthetic power. He had ...

Renaissance fairs are popular outdoor festivals that recreate the historical Renaissance period, with some incorporating a fantasy element, and festival goers are encouraged to dress the part.

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 ...

Panama City Beach will host the Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest starting October 10. The three-day event includes fireworks, parades, and live entertainment. A new, expanded "Kids Zone" ...

On Oct. 3, 1950, three scientists at Bell Labs in New Jersey received a U.S. patent for what would become one of the most important inventions of the 20th century — the transistor. John Bardeen, ...