Explore how Rome’s elite imported and replicated Greek masterpieces, turning classical ideals into distinctly Roman art. From ...

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The ruins of Augusta Raurica near Basel, Switzerland are home to the best-preserved Roman theater north of the Alps.

The museum announced in 2023 that 1,500 items were missing. More than 600 have since been found, and officials are now hoping ...

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Five essential museum exhibitions—from Raphael at the Met to Zurbarán in London—plus tarot and Ovid-themed highlights.

Afghanistan has historically been a crossroads of cultures, particularly due to its strategic position linking South Asia, ...

For those who love medieval architecture, England has always been a great spot, but this particular town in Cheshire seems to ...

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In a historic building in central Tripoli, Libyans wander past ancient statues and artefacts, rediscovering a heritage that ...

The two most southern cities in Wales are the perfect spots for city breaks close to home. Packed full of cultural ...

On a hill in north London, about 100 metres above sea level, is the capital’s only commercial scale vineyard, Forty Hall. It ...