In 1410, the symbol of St. Catherine of Alexandria was put on the Bishopric of Braniewo’s banner and displayed during the ...

Following the news that the Pompidou Centre is closing for five years, another famous French attraction is shutting down for ...

Once-thriving landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain ...

Naturally, given the times, there will also be medieval-style battles! Raise up your army and ... the people became obsessed with the art of Alchemy. They thought it would be the answer to all ...

The woven art tells the story of the conquest of England, depicting scenes of battle and celebration ... a lecturer in medieval archaeology at Newcastle University, said in the release.

Experience the rich history and stunning revival of French tapestry at The Clark Art Institute’s "Wall Power," featuring works from modern masters like Matisse, Picasso and Lurçat on view through ...

One of Syria’s six UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palmyra was once a key hub to the ancient Silk Road network linking the Roman ...

Writer Rick Steves shares his "Hippie Trail" trek, "The Laramie Project" takes the stage, Glassquerade heats up and other ...

"Christians in medieval Europe admired Islamic art without fully realising it ... The tent depicted in the fresco might have come into the church's possession through war or as part of a diplomatic ...

As a young backpacker, I fell in love with the picturesque village of Rothenburg, in Germany’s Franconian heartland. At that ...

The role of the ultra-wealthy has morphed from one of shared social responsibility and patronage to the freewheeling celebration of selfish opulence. Rather than investing in their society—say, by ...

Players will be able to experience the struggles of medieval peoples such as the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Germans and Slavs through a series of battles and ... character art and great ...