Dolphins in ancient Greece were revered as messengers of the gods and held a divine dimension that has survived through the ...

Thinking of visiting Europe in May, but aren't quite sure where to go? There are plenty of places to choose from depending on ...

Crete is more than just a sun-kissed Mediterranean paradise—it’s an island rich in history, culture and natural beauty. As Greece’s largest island, it blends ancient mythology, Venetian and Ottoman ...

A labyrinth of massive columns and beautiful frescoes, the Palace of Knossos is a testament to the sophistication of the Minoan civilization that disappeared sometime in the 14th century.

A contemporary art exhibition will make its American debut this weekend at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, bringing nearly two dozen interactive pieces that explore the link between art and ...

collectors and the Palace of Versailles. He became a fixture in Parisian society and a celebrity in the art world, until he was felled by a former student who had become so steeped in antiques ...

For Smarthistory’s video examining some of the motifs in “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” Harris and Zucker dive into some ...

Our critic calls his survey “scintillating and sweeping.” By Holland Cotter The Museum of Modern Art in New York is promoting Christophe Cherix, the chief curator of its drawings and prints ...

Ancient Rome transitioned from a monarchy to a republic in 509 B.C., after its seventh king, Tarquin the Proud, was overthrown in a palace coup triggered by his son, Sextus Tarquinius, who violated a ...

A collapsed statue in the ancient Egyptian city of Tombos in Nubia, now Sudan. Credit: Sue Fleckney / Wikimedia Commons An international team of researchers has conducted a detailed analysis of the ...