Discover the story behind the Rijksmuseum’s rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of Clara, the iconic rhinoceros who ...

The Rijksmuseum has acquired a rare terracotta sculpture of Clara, an 18th-century rhinoceros that captivated audiences ...

The 'breathtaking' antique found in an attic, which even has ties to the Royal Family, is set to go up for auction this month ...

We begin with the immediate concerns of the Huseypur Raja and the circumstances that shaped the nature of his opposition to ...

Before women began a love-hate relationship with high-heeled shoes, they were exclusively worn by men and were a sign of ...

This combined with their high biomass makes them the most prolific plant for pharmaceutical production.     It may be indigenous to the Americas and Australia, but it is a resilient plant and can be ...

How did this mid-18th century drawing from England end up in ... The rediscovery was included in the “Old Master, British, and European Pictures” sale at Rosebery’s in London on March ...

Here we explore how Christian antisemitism moved beyond the Church, influencing major secular thinkers like Karl Marx, ...

Amazing stories behind the world's most historic cities where every pavement, every monument, every corner has an incredible ...

Starting in the 18th century, European military officials sought ways to standardize manufacture, both to speed up production and facilitate repair of damaged arms. In The Evolution Of Gun Making ...

Nothing could be further from the truth. The original 19th century Luddites weren’t against technology. Rather, they resisted its oppressive use. Their rebellion was violently suppressed. But their ...