All that glitters is gold in the National Gallery’s exhibit on late medieval art in Siena
There’s a reassuring sense that even in the 14th century, there was a lot going on well outside the mainstream ...
Park your art in Harvard Yard — or in the vicinity
Three shows use the university’s collections to look at its history of collecting art and teaching art history.
The secret mountainous area of Europe where only men have lived for 1,000 years
This mystical site, which sits along one of Europe's most beautiful stretches of coastline, is one of the continent's last ...
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Your Italian vacation itinerary — planned by priests
When traveling to Italy, Father Nugent invites travelers to approach their destinations from the perspective of a pilgrim.
Greek Reporter10d
The Remarkable Women of the Byzantine Empire
The social position of Byzantine women is not easy to assess considering the vast reach of the empire and the many cultures it encompassed.
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The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire’s Macedonian Renaissance
The Byzantine Empire in the 7th century was wrecked by military strife. The empire was halved, with its richest territories ...
Ancient Pirot church houses unique White Angel, with gouged out eyes
Better known among local residents as the Church of Saint Paraskeva, the church hides a rare depiction of the White Angel—a heavenly guardian with white wings, different from anything known in Serbian ...
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The Greek Church That May Hold the Oldest Crucifixion Icon
The Greek Orthodox Holy Monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai is believed to house the oldest icon depicting the ...
Europe’s best ‘no kids’ hotels – one is only £61 a night
The finer details: For those after some early sun, the Turkish Riviera is an off-season paradise and seven nights at Liberty ...