Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped in tales of excess and cruelty. One enduring myth claims that as a great ...

Ancients called this product "golden," and with good reason: olive oil is now a base for numerous skin and hair care creams, shampoos, and balms. Ancient Roman women spent many hours in their baths, ...

The Domus Aurea, or “Golden House,” is perhaps the most recognizable and widely known symbol of Emperor Nero’s extravagant ambitions; built between 65 and 68 AD after the Gr ...

The Giza Plateau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It attracts millions of fans yearly. The Valley of the Kings holds royal ...

The Gandhara art persisted until the 7th century and had some influence on the Buddhist sculptures seen in China and other ...

A study examining the myth surrounding the deaths of artists analyzes how popular beliefs emerge from random and ...

Deluxe resorts are nothing new in the United Arab Emirates. The country is already home to almost every leading luxury hotel ...

In commemoration of our 200th anniversary, the National Gallery proudly reintroduces Parmigianino’s Madonna and Child with ...

The parallels between our situation and that of seventeenth-century England abound—and so do the contrasts and ironies.

We take a closer look at some of the most exciting filming locations featured in recent hits, plus other incredible destinations around the world that have appeared in memorable movies from the past.

Today, the allure of this style is more relevant than ever, having even evolved into a version known as "industrial chic," which is less rustic yet equally evocative. The industrial style is ...

I present to you the perfect guide to transform your home into a space with personality. If you dream of an industrial, baroque, minimalist zen, or Scandinavian style, here you will find ideas and ...