Venice used new art commissions to help its citizens understand the changing nature of power and quell public anxiety during ...

There’s a reassuring sense that even in the 14th century, there was a lot going on well outside the mainstream ...

A treasure expert is appealing for local historians to solve a mystery around the owner of a medieval seal matrix. The 13th ...

An auction of jewelry, silver, and objets d'art at London auctioneer Noonans will be led by a medieval ring worn by an ...

Deep in the medieval galleries of the National Museum, Copenhagen, a gilded silver and enamel ewer stands, dignified, in a large vitrine. Overlooked by tourists, this refined and rare work of art ...

The Piazza del Campo, Siena’s main square, is surely the most theatrical public space in the whole of Tuscany.

Rafi Hoq told Newsweek he was "moved" when someone online revealed the tapestry's potential origins and worth.

CAMBRIDGE — Three very different shows at Harvard have something in common: Harvard. They look at aspects of the university’s collections and those holdings’ relation to art or architectural ...

From colourful old towns to sleek modern skylines, this gallery showcases the world’s most beautiful cities, celebrated for their natural beauty, awe-inspiring architecture, iconic landmarks and rich ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier ...

With The Sound of Music celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, there’s never been a better time to sleep in this most ...