Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

Renaissance thinkers saw their own era as a reenactment of the great dramas of Greek history. What drove this comparison?

The Ancient Graffiti Project, a research team that has included around 70 people over the past several years to locate and study graffiti from the early Roman Empire, has painstakingly documented and ...

The capital city of Austria is steeped in history, culture and exquisite flavours — a must-visit for every traveller ...

Massive Levantine-Egyptian stone head of a pharaoh, Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C. Likely from a monumental sphinx, wearing royal 'nemes' headdress ...

Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

Painter William Birch moved to Philadelphia from England in 1794 and made a name for himself for his exquisite enamel copies ...

The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, stands as a monumental symbol of power and authority. Renowned for its ...

But as Louvre president Laurence des Cars has admitted, a visit to the overcrowded museum can also be a “physical ordeal” and some facilities urgently need updating. Last month, President Macron ...

The Palazzo is making a triumphant return this year, blending the timeless beauty of Beaux-Arts with the calming essence of ...

There is a bounty of research into which of the Home Counties is best for commuters, with train times and house prices in ...

Devout Catholic Louie Carnevale couldn’t say no to even the poorest of churches in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.