The Art of Dying and the Art of Loving in Medieval and Early Modern Europe." This time, I draw upon Ian Mortimer's book ...

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• Thursdays at the Museum: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, self-guided visit of our collections for ...

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Sequestered cardinals would not tarry in long discussions, especially when they were away from the comfort of their own palaces, allowed only a single attendant and sleeping in simple cells. If they ...

In Georgian culture, the echoes of democracy have always reverberated, from the ancient mountainside councils to the bold ...

Explore the rich symbolism and cultural significance of brooches. Learn about the hidden messages and historical importance ...

Chief among the insights we gain from reading history is that what we read is often relevant to what we are experiencing ...