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 ...

Located in Ostia Antica, the mikvah dates to the late fourth or early fifth century C.E. Researchers say it's the earliest ...

Undeterred by Napoleon’s brief return to power in 1815, Alexander sought to confirm his status as Europe’s saviour with the publication, on Christmas Day, of a treaty between himself and the crowned ...

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 ...

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

Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer or a solo traveler in pursuit of a life-changing getaway, there’s no substitute for a ...

Women warriors appear in myths across the world. Yet historical sources and archaeological finds show the female warrior is ...

Dresden was ruled by the impressively named Augustus the Strong from the late 17th century well into the 18th century, and ...

VIENNA (AP) — The aristocrats of the Habsburg royal court who danced in the first of Vienna ’s famed balls in the 18th century could never have imagined how the hallmark of the Austrian capital’s ...

Christian nationalism was a flop when the Puritans tried it. See this famous Augustus Saint-Gaudens sculpture for information ...