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

Florence was the epitome of a Renaissance city and home to some of the greatest philosophers, inventors and artists that have ...

Take a virtual tour of Forte di Belvedere, a historic fortress overlooking Florence. Explore its Renaissance architecture, ...

Southern Europe is a living museum, a region where history and artistry blend seamlessly into everyday life. Its cities are ...

Jacopo Peri’s “Euridice,” composed for a Medici court wedding in 1600, holds the title of the oldest extant opera.

To escape the bustle of Paris, head to the Loire Valley countryside, brimming with castles, croissants, and wine ...

A major influence on Abstract Expressionists like Rothko, wherein emotional evocation trumped figuration, Angelico’s great gift was his ability to convey a sense of the divine. Centuries later, his ...

Open today, a new exhibition at Paris’s Galerie Kugel displays the enamel vessels beloved by royals and Rothschilds alike.

Gardens mirror culture, faith, and humanity's eternal quest for paradise and balance, serving as timeless metaphors for ...

From medicinal tradition to drinking culture, amaro embodies a profound connection between health and sociality, becoming a fundamental element of convivial experiences and well-being.

From a 12th-century fortress to a palace and museum, Louvre’s centuries of history faced a daring movie-style heist that ...