An exhibition at London’s Wallace Collection is exploring the art of timekeeping by showcasing five breathtaking clocks ...
When used together, the New York museum’s print catalogue and supplementary website on their 18th-century French works make an excellent initial resource but offer little new information ...
Hundreds of years ago, wallpaper looked very different than the simple repeating patterns we often see today. Originally done on wood blocks, early designs were extremely decorative, colorful, and ...
As generations of schoolchildren were taught, Elizabeth I of England famously said 'I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of ...
“In 2025, bedrooms will serve as tranquil retreats, featuring minimal and often disguised technology,” says Tiffany Matthews, ...
From a marble god stashed in a sewer to a mysterious ancient object whose use has been lost to time, the best archaeological ...
The show is not a purely academic retrospective of the island’s history; it reflects Puerto Rico and its people today, contextualized by the past.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will host its annual Working Wood in the 18th Century Conference Jan. 23-26. Offered ...
From a luxury product for the very rich, glass gradually became more widely produced and affordable. It is for this reason that a volume of 18th century material has survived. For today’s collector, ...
While the big brands continue to grow, a new crop of smaller, independent and soulful hotels are attracting travelers looking ...
As Notre-Dame prepares to reopen to the public, we look back at the treasures unearthed beneath its floor during the last ...