The Alsace region of France still represents a cultural continental divide, creating a fascinating mix of the best aspects of ...

France’s easternmost region, Alsace, is also one of its most enchanting — thanks largely to its location. Pressed up against ...

The altarpiece is a mind-blowing polyptych (a many-paneled painting on hinges) that was designed to help people in a medieval hospital endure horrible skin diseases long before the age of painkillers.

In medieval India, coins weren’t just money– they showed power, culture, and change. Each one holds a piece of history, from growing trade to shifting dynasties. Here, we will look at seven ...

In February 2013, the Moderna Museet, Stockholm’s national museum of modern art, opened a blockbuster show, “Hilma af Klint: ...

Medieval England was a dangerous place. Murder rates are estimated to have been between 20 to 50 times higher than today, meaning violent deaths were a regular occurrence. But in a world without ...