Castles were more than just strongholds. They were unmistakable declarations that, centuries later, continue to captivate us ...

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 ...

Firestone puts it this way: The jewels are “the Louvre’s final word in the language of monarchy — a glittering echo of kings ...

We're worried. In the United States, for example, 43% of adults felt more anxious in 2024 than they did the previous year, up ...

Often, while watching our favorite shows or movies or even playing an immersive video game, we get completely mesmerized by ...

With the arrival of autumn, Spain’s towns are painted in shades of gold, red and copper. This season brings a special hue and ...

Taking a stroll down the Strand one evening this winter, you might notice a strange, shimmering cloak draped over one of its ...

She made a name for herself by speaking out against fascism abroad and at home. Then the fight got personal. On the morning of August 25, 1934, the American journalist Dorothy Thompson was taking ...

Since most of Minoan architecture was thought to involve rectilinear layouts, the circular discovery challenges long held assumptions. In the early 19th century, new archaeological findings and ...