The concept of a frame as it is known today—a removable object around a work of art—has its roots in the 15th century, roughly coinciding with the rise of secular genres of European art ...

There’s no telling exactly what you’ll see, but this clip from ... nobody in Europe did it quite like the Flemish, inhabitants of modern-day Belgium who revolutionized the art between the ...

While speaking with Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan during a recent promotional Q&A, Scott, 87, advised people against vacationing in the European ... goes from medieval right into the ...

Understanding the acceleration of human impacts on the environment is key to addressing the complex planetary and social ...

A hilarious moment caught on camera shows a dog throwing its bowl across the room to demand food—proving even pets get hangry. the clip has viewers laughing and totally relating to this mealtime ...

Strange “hairy” covers of books in medieval Europe were made from seal skin obtained ... The mammal was rarely depicted in medieval art, and neither did it hold a place in heraldry.

Some commuters in a cosmopolitan European city may be shocked to learn they've been walking over ancient skeletons for many years. Officials in Brussels, Belgium, announced on April 9 that public ...

In the midst of "the car capital of the world", there's a serene vehicle-free island home to 600 people, 600 horses and a once-upon-a-time way of life.

The opulence of medieval kings, the excesses of Middle Eastern ... Here, Stewart showed a clip of Trump gloating about the golden ages on the walls of the White House, before impersonating the ...

The historical saga of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 is chronicled across the 230-foot-long Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most amazing yet mysterious art historical marvels of all time.

This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today. By Alissa Wilkinson Tom Hardy is a ...