After discovering the identity of his mother, a slave from the Caucasus, Carlo Vecce publishes the monumental 'Life of Leonardo' (Alfaguara), of 680 pages. "The goal is to recover his humanity beyond ...

Found beneath an older tomb near Tarquinia, the painted chamber depicts several intricate scenes, including a metallurgical ...

Two Van Gogh paintings that provide unique insight into his life after he cut off his ear have gone on display in London.

Find out where to stay in Istanbul. Discover prime locations like Sultanahmet and Taksim for an unforgettable experience.

The names of foreign places can be filled with an inexplicable magic, as all travellers know, even in an age when this magic is ruthlessly exploited by the tourism industry. It is a theme eloquently ...

A decision of the whole Orthodox Church could transfer the œcumenical function of the Archbishop of Constantinople to any other of the Patriarchates which, besides the ancient Patriarchates of ...

"There is a stark difference between being an actor and being famous. There are a lot of platforms that can grant you fame. To be viral online is to become famous. But being an artist is a ...

Painting miniatures is a good, chill time. Since I picked the hobby back up in 2017 I’ve spent hundreds of hours away from my screens, listening to good music and great podcasts. And ...

In India there are several artistic works and paintings that are loved by people. Do you know which state is famous for its Madhubani Paintings!

Crusaders attack Constantinople in a miniature painting from the book The Conquest of Constantinople, by Geoffroi de Villehardouin, who was one of the French knights in the attacking forces. Credit: ...

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spoke out on a possible agreement on a common Easter date for Rome and Constantinople. He stated that the Ecumenical Patriarchate is ready to duscuss this issue.